1200 Walker Drive is a lovingly maintained, compact two-story home on an adorable parcel of land located in the Forest Hills community, just east of Winnona Park. Outside, an impeccably maintained brick exterior conveys a sense of mid-century charm. A large backyard includes a terrace and privacy fence ideal for grilling, gardening, and outdoor enjoyment. The front of the home has a western exposure, allowing natural light to flood indoors from the living room, through to the dining space, and into a functional, stainless steel-equipped kitchen Downstairs includes a pair of bedrooms, accompanied by a full bath. The largest bedroom is located on the second floor, along with a second full bath, and L-shaped additional space, which occupies half of the entire upper level. With three bedrooms and two baths already taken care of, this L-shaped room can become a fully functional home office for two, a guest suite, or a studio/library. An extra wall could easily divide this large space into two rooms. Zoned for the Museum Charter School, this home is a short walk to beautiful Avondale Lake and only minutes from Downtown Decatur, Emory, Agnes Scott & the CDC. This home has the Decatur address and proximity without the City of Decatur property taxes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Joshua Keen• Compass
Bought with Becky Nguyen• Keller Williams Realty Atl Perimeter
Source:FMLS #6784730
Redfin Estimate
$474,502
$125K since sold in December 2020$3,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($450K) of 6 comparable homes.
1200 Walker Drive is a lovingly maintained, compact two-story home on an adorable parcel of land located in the Forest Hills community, just east of Winnona Park. Outside, an impeccably maintained brick exterior conveys a sense of mid-century charm. A large backyard includes a terrace and privacy fence ideal for grilling, gardening, and outdoor enjoyment. The front of the home has a western exposure, allowing natural light to flood indoors from the living room, through to the dining space, and into a functional, stainless steel-equipped kitchen. Downstairs includes a pair of bedrooms, accompanied by a full bath. The largest bedroom is located on the second floor, along with a second full bath, and L-shaped additional space, which occupies half of the entire upper level. With three bedrooms and two baths already taken care of, this L-shaped room can become a fully functional home office for two, a guest suite, or a studio/library. An extra wall could easily divide this large space into two rooms. Zoned for the Museum Charter School, this home is a short walk to beautiful Avondale Lake and only minutes from Downtown Decatur, Emory, Agnes Scott & the CDC. This home has the Decatur address and proximity without the City of Decatur property taxes.
GAMLS #8823679
Sep 21, 2020
Listing Removed
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Sep 5, 2020
Price Changed
$389,900
$240/sq ft
Jul 17, 2020
Listed
$399,900
$247/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 2006
Sold
$249,900
$154/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 2001
Sold
$172,500
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 14, 1996
Sold
$111,500
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 11, 1990
Sold
$85,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,763 (+1.5%)
$58,120 + $127,360
$185,480
2024
$5,675 (+29.9%)
$58,120 + $127,360
$185,480
2023
$4,370 (−15.3%)
$58,120 + $112,800
$170,920
2022
$5,160 (+11.2%)
$40,000 + $110,840
$150,840
2021
$4,638 (−35.5%)
$40,000 + $95,680
$135,680
2020
$7,186 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $95,680
$135,680
2019
$6,879 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $108,440
$148,440
2018
$6,864 (+33.0%)
$19,520 + $128,240
$147,760
2017
$5,161 (+2.4%)
$19,520 + $128,240
$147,760
2016
$5,039 (+1.5%)
$19,520 + $86,280
$105,800
2014
$4,963 (+82.4%)
$19,520 + $77,680
$97,200
2013
$2,720 (−12.3%)
$43,760 + $39,720
$83,480
2012
$3,102 (−6.5%)
$43,760 + $47,040
$90,800
2011
$3,317 (+10.8%)
$19,520 + $74,680
$94,200
2010
$2,992 (+10.6%)
$19,520 + $74,680
$94,200
2008
$2,705
Tax history for 1200 Walker Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,763 (+1.5%)
$58,120 + $127,360
$185,480
2024
$5,675 (+29.9%)
$58,120 + $127,360
$185,480
2023
$4,370 (−15.3%)
$58,120 + $112,800
$170,920
2022
$5,160 (+11.2%)
$40,000 + $110,840
$150,840
2021
$4,638 (−35.5%)
$40,000 + $95,680
$135,680
2020
$7,186 (+4.5%)
$40,000 + $95,680
$135,680
2019
$6,879 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $108,440
$148,440
2018
$6,864 (+33.0%)
$19,520 + $128,240
$147,760
2017
$5,161 (+2.4%)
$19,520 + $128,240
$147,760
2016
$5,039 (+1.5%)
$19,520 + $86,280
$105,800
2014
$4,963 (+82.4%)
$19,520 + $77,680
$97,200
2013
$2,720 (−12.3%)
$43,760 + $39,720
$83,480
2012
$3,102 (−6.5%)
$43,760 + $47,040
$90,800
2011
$3,317 (+10.8%)
$19,520 + $74,680
$94,200
2010
$2,992 (+10.6%)
$19,520 + $74,680
$94,200
2008
$2,705
*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
2
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,622
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 13 011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 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
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Split Bedroom Plan
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Other
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator