Welcome home to this charming Forrest Hills brick cottage. Just minutes from Decatur Square, Avondale Estates and so much more, here is your opportunity to begin enjoying in-town living at an affordable price. This home features a spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining room, walkthrough kitchen, separate laundry room, full bath and two large bedrooms on the main level. Complete with hardwood floors throughout and tile in the kitchen, laundry room and bathroom. The upper level features the third bedroom that can also be used as flex space for your office, gym or anything you can think of. There's bonus space in the basement and a workshop with exterior access. The large rear deck offers a place for morning coffee, evening grilling and don't forget the front patio. The large backyard is fully fenced and you will enjoy the driveway and side parking pad. A Decatur address without the City of Decatur taxes. With such easy access to all Atlanta has to offer, this home is perfect of you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$414Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Tim Lynn• Harry Norman Realtors
Bought with SUSAN POWELL• Compass
Source:FMLS #7617752
Redfin Estimate
$503,029
$135K since sold in August 2025$20K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($517K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome home to this charming Forrest Hills brick cottage. Just minutes from Decatur Square, Avondale Estates and so much more, here is your opportunity to begin enjoying in-town living at an affordable price. This home features a spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining room, walkthrough kitchen, separate laundry room, full bath and two large bedrooms on the main level. Complete with hardwood floors throughout and tile in the kitchen, laundry room and bathroom. The upper level features the third bedroom that can also be used as flex space for your office, gym or anything you can think of. There's bonus space in the basement and a workshop with exterior access. The large rear deck offers a place for morning coffee, evening grilling and don't forget the front patio. The large backyard is fully fenced and you will enjoy the driveway and side parking pad. A Decatur address without the City of Decatur taxes. With such easy access to all Atlanta has to offer, this home is perfect of you.
FMLS #6613080
Jan 31, 2020
Sold
$270,000
$222/sq ft
Jan 9, 2020
Pending
—
Dec 23, 2019
Contingent
—
Nov 15, 2019
Price Changed
$274,900
$226/sq ft
Oct 2, 2019
Relisted
—
Sep 27, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 5, 2019
Listed
$289,900
$238/sq ft
Welcome home to this charming Forrest Hills brick cottage on a quiet street w/ limitless potential! The home features 3 beds, 1 bath, & a HUGE finished upstairs bonus room. The floorplan is flexible to live in now or primed for a remodel to an open layout. Mudroom off the kitchen leads to the deck & a deep, private backyard. Ample storage in the basement & workshop area! Perfect move in ready starter home that you can transform over time or tear down & build new! Walk or bike to Avondale Lake, Avondale Station, Avondale shops & restaurants & Downtown Decatur! BRILLIANT!
GAMLS #8654220
Jan 31, 2020
Sold
$270,000
$222/sq ft
Dec 23, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 16, 2019
Price Changed
$274,900
$226/sq ft
Oct 21, 2019
Relisted
—
Sep 27, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 5, 2019
Listed
$289,900
$238/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2012
Sold
$195,000
$160/sq ft
FMLS #4335047
Jul 17, 2012
Price Changed
$195,000
$160/sq ft
Jul 17, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 2012
Price Changed
$204,900
$169/sq ft
Jul 11, 2012
Sold
$195,000
$160/sq ft
Jun 28, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2012
Contingent
—
May 22, 2012
Price Changed
$204,900
$169/sq ft
Mar 9, 2012
Listed
$214,900
$177/sq ft
GAMLS #3199421
Aug 1, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2012
Price Changed
$204,900
$169/sq ft
Mar 9, 2012
Listed
$214,900
$177/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 1998
Sold
$149,900
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 1996
Sold
$103,500
$85/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 1990
Sold
$67,500
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1989
Sold
$36,100
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,816 (+25.1%)
$58,120 + $98,920
$157,040
2023
$3,850 (−14.0%)
$58,120 + $86,720
$144,840
2022
$4,475 (+21.4%)
$40,000 + $90,880
$130,880
2021
$3,687 (−19.5%)
$36,680 + $71,320
$108,000
2020
$4,581 (+4.4%)
$36,680 + $71,320
$108,000
2019
$4,388 (+9.3%)
$40,000 + $51,640
$91,640
2018
$4,014 (−7.7%)
$19,520 + $59,120
$78,640
2017
$4,350 (+24.3%)
$19,520 + $59,120
$78,640
2016
$3,501 (+11.4%)
$19,520 + $51,440
$70,960
2014
$3,142 (+98.3%)
$19,520 + $46,640
$66,160
2013
$1,585 (+74.0%)
$26,880
2012
$911 (−65.8%)
$26,880
2011
$2,666 (+10.5%)
$19,520 + $56,280
$75,800
2010
$2,412 (+13.0%)
$19,520 + $56,280
$75,800
2008
$2,135
Tax history for 1069 Walker Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,816 (+25.1%)
$58,120 + $98,920
$157,040
2023
$3,850 (−14.0%)
$58,120 + $86,720
$144,840
2022
$4,475 (+21.4%)
$40,000 + $90,880
$130,880
2021
$3,687 (−19.5%)
$36,680 + $71,320
$108,000
2020
$4,581 (+4.4%)
$36,680 + $71,320
$108,000
2019
$4,388 (+9.3%)
$40,000 + $51,640
$91,640
2018
$4,014 (−7.7%)
$19,520 + $59,120
$78,640
2017
$4,350 (+24.3%)
$19,520 + $59,120
$78,640
2016
$3,501 (+11.4%)
$19,520 + $51,440
$70,960
2014
$3,142 (+98.3%)
$19,520 + $46,640
$66,160
2013
$1,585 (+74.0%)
$26,880
2012
$911 (−65.8%)
$26,880
2011
$2,666 (+10.5%)
$19,520 + $56,280
$75,800
2010
$2,412 (+13.0%)
$19,520 + $56,280
$75,800
2008
$2,135
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,336
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 09 027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the board of commissioners in establishing the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the county where lots have a minimum area of ten thousand square feet; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To assure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 (Residential Medium Lot-75) District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for county residents; To implement the future development map of the county's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Parking: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: None
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Other
Interior Features
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room, Glass Doors, Masonry
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier, Block
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
TaxLegalDescription: See public records.
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry, 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Near Schools, Near Shopping, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,336
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 09 027
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
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