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- Centrally located
- Small town atmosphere
Location
712 Bruce Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435, USA
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Amenities for 712 Bruce Ave
Features
| Carpet | Central Air |
| Electric Heating |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Exterior Type: Brick | Laundry Room |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Architecture Style: Ranch | Eight Rooms |
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About 712 Bruce Ave
Property Status: Active Right in the heart of DeFuniak Springs, this adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home gives you the perfect mix of convenience, charm, and comfortable living. Located directly across from Walton Middle School and just minutes from Lake DeFuniak, downtown shops, local restaurants, and year round community events, you are truly close to everything that makes this town special. Inside offers approximately 1,040 square feet with a layout that feels cozy, functional, and easy to make your own. Outside, the spacious quarter acre lot gives you room to relax, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy your own outdoor space. The mature magnolia tree adds timeless Southern character you just cannot recreate. Whether you love peaceful mornings on the porch, evenings downtown, or the convenience of being centrally located without giving up that small town atmosphere, this home checks all the boxes. Add in the durability of a metal roof, an established neighborhood, and an affordable price point, and this becomes the kind of rental that is hard to find and even harder to leave. Cute, convenient, full of character, and ready for someone to call it home. Application requirements: 600+ credit score, one year consistent employment and household monthly income to be 2.5x the lease amount. Background check and credit check required. Office Phone: (850) 401-8385 Copyright © 2026 Emerald Coast Association of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 712 Bruce Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 32435 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in DeFuniak Springs
3-bedroom apartments at 712 Bruce Ave cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in DeFuniak Springs.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
DeFuniak Springs
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,493 |
| July 2024 | $1,175 |
| September 2024 | $1,787 |
| October 2024 | $1,625 |
| November 2024 | $1,400 |
| December 2024 | $1,468 |
| January 2025 | $1,881 |
| February 2025 | $1,906 |
| March 2025 | $1,800 |
| April 2025 | $1,637 |
| May 2025 | $1,690 |
| June 2025 | $1,712 |
| July 2025 | $1,700 |
| August 2025 | $1,585 |
| September 2025 | $1,500 |
| October 2025 | $1,500 |
| November 2025 | $1,530 |
| December 2025 | $1,571 |
| January 2026 | $1,574 |
| February 2026 | $1,471 |
| March 2026 | $1,587 |
| April 2026 | $1,531 |
| May 2026 | $1,765 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 712 Bruce Ave
Chautauqua Early Education Center
908-b hwy 90 west
defuniak springs, FL, 32433
PKPublic
West Defuniak Elementary School
815 lincoln ave
defuniak springs, FL, 32435
K-5Public
B+
Walton Initiative for Success in Education (WISE)
555 walton rd
defuniak springs, FL, 32433
PK, K-12Public
Maude Saunders Elementary School
416 john baldwin rd
defuniak springs, FL, 32433
K-5Public
B
Mossy Head School
13270 us hwy 90 w
defuniak springs, FL, 32433
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Defuniak Springs near 712 Bruce Ave
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 712 Bruce Ave, Defuniak Springs
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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