NEW ON MARKET Forrest Hills 4-sided brick charmer w/ loads of updates & improvements. Live in Decatur without city taxes! 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath plus BONUS ROOM. BRAND NEW Architectural Shingle Roof! Dream kitchen w/ white Cabinets, Quartz counter tops, Stainless appliances. Beautiful Hardwoods throughout, Energy efficient double pane windows, Low Maintenance aluminium gutters with leaf guard! Large deck off kitchen Great for entertaining, overlooking Awesome fish pond, Private Fenced Backyard, Basement-great for additional storage and workshop! All appliances including Refrigerator and front load washer/dryer included. Move in Ready! Tier 1 Zoning for Museum School, Walk to Neighborhood Park, & PATH Trail. Just east of the Atlanta BeltLine and six miles from downtown, 1 Mile from Downtown Decatur! The city of Decatur is four square miles packed with more than 200 great reasons to visit. Shop at “indie” boutiques, galleries, and salons, or nibble and sip at buzz-worthy restaurants and pubs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JOHN BAILEY• John Bailey Realty, Inc.
Bought with Terrance Mayo• Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd.
Source:FMLS #6687236
Redfin Estimate
$407,394
$87K since sold in April 2020$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($368K) of 5 comparable homes.
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 1st from 1 to 4pm. Forrest Hills 4-sided brick charmer w/ loads of updates & improvements. Live in Decatur without city taxes! 3 bds, 1 full bath w/ BONUS ROOM upstairs. Brand new roof w/ architectural shingles. Dream kitchen w/ white Custom Cabinets, Quartz counter tops, Stainless appliances, gas stove & Fridge. Beautiful Hardwoods throughout, Energy efficient double pane windows, aluminium gutters with leaf guard! Back deck overlooking Gorgeous fish pond in private fenced backyard! Basement-great for storage or workshop! Walk to Museum School, Neighborhood greenspace, & PATH Trail. Just east of the Atlanta BeltLine and six miles from downtown, the city of Decatur is four square miles packed with more than 200 great reasons to visit. Shop at “indie” boutiques, galleries, and salons, or nibble and sip at buzz-worthy restaurants and pubs.
FMLS #3905051
Sep 29, 2009
Sold
$215,000
$177/sq ft
May 16, 2009
Listed
$219,900
$181/sq ft
Great home in Forrest Hills! Original Hdwds throughout!Kitchen & Bath w/tile floors. Immaculatly maintained! Sep DR,LR. 2nd Bath could easily be added by Buyer. Easy flow floor plan. Gorgeous fish pond in private fenced backyard with large deck!
Public Records
Aug 9, 2001
Sold
$192,000
$158/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 1987
Sold
$62,500
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,786 (+0.7%)
$58,120 + $86,360
$144,480
2024
$6,736 (+5.9%)
$58,120 + $86,360
$144,480
2023
$6,359 (+0.2%)
$58,120 + $85,160
$143,280
2022
$6,346 (+10.5%)
$40,000 + $96,240
$136,240
2021
$5,742 (+26.7%)
$40,000 + $82,480
$122,480
2020
$4,530 (+4.4%)
$40,000 + $82,480
$122,480
2019
$4,339 (+15.3%)
$40,000 + $50,520
$90,520
2018
$3,762 (+49.2%)
$19,520 + $57,680
$77,200
2017
$2,522 (+6.2%)
$19,520 + $57,680
$77,200
2016
$2,375 (+25.0%)
$19,520 + $50,280
$69,800
2014
$1,900 (+79.7%)
$19,520 + $42,120
$61,640
2013
$1,057 (−56.8%)
$43,760 + $21,080
$64,840
2012
$2,448 (−4.0%)
$43,760 + $27,920
$71,680
2011
$2,549 (+10.4%)
$19,520 + $53,000
$72,520
2010
$2,308 (+13.5%)
$19,520 + $53,000
$72,520
2008
$2,033
Tax history for 1189 Walker Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,786 (+0.7%)
$58,120 + $86,360
$144,480
2024
$6,736 (+5.9%)
$58,120 + $86,360
$144,480
2023
$6,359 (+0.2%)
$58,120 + $85,160
$143,280
2022
$6,346 (+10.5%)
$40,000 + $96,240
$136,240
2021
$5,742 (+26.7%)
$40,000 + $82,480
$122,480
2020
$4,530 (+4.4%)
$40,000 + $82,480
$122,480
2019
$4,339 (+15.3%)
$40,000 + $50,520
$90,520
2018
$3,762 (+49.2%)
$19,520 + $57,680
$77,200
2017
$2,522 (+6.2%)
$19,520 + $57,680
$77,200
2016
$2,375 (+25.0%)
$19,520 + $50,280
$69,800
2014
$1,900 (+79.7%)
$19,520 + $42,120
$61,640
2013
$1,057 (−56.8%)
$43,760 + $21,080
$64,840
2012
$2,448 (−4.0%)
$43,760 + $27,920
$71,680
2011
$2,549 (+10.4%)
$19,520 + $53,000
$72,520
2010
$2,308 (+13.5%)
$19,520 + $53,000
$72,520
2008
$2,033
*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
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,216
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 14 026
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
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: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Master on Main,Oversized Master,Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Speed Internet, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Basement
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Cabinets White,Other Surface Counters,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters,Stone Counters,View to Family Room
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Dekalb - Other
High School: Dekalb - Other
Location Information
Directions: Go South on Commerce Dr, slight left on S. Columbia, pass Waldorf School, left on Walker, home on left.
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Beltline, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,216
Stories: 1.2
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2003
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 14 026
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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