The perfect cottage - circa 1952 - adorable four sided brick home - Forrest Hills sought after neighborhood - near City of Decatur, Avondale Estates and minutes from Emory/CDC welcomes you! Charming living and dining rooms with refinished hardwoods, freshly painted home also features a newly renovated kitchen with new cabinets, granite counter tops, appliances and stylish shelving. The kitchen overlooks the new deck with arbor with blooming trumpet vines and spacious back yard (with storage shed). The bedrooms are versatile and all have gleaming hardwoods. The first bedroom is boasts pine paneling and has been modified to house a stackable washer/dryer in the closet for easy access. The bedrooms are spacious and full of light. The full bath has been renovated with new tile floor, sink and bead board siding. Enjoy the landscaped front and relax on the beautiful deck - great place for grilling or just relaxing while enjoying fun in the fenced back yard. The neighborhood is active and boasts a wonderful HOA - great opportunity to meet neighbors. Huge perk - the home is located in unincorporated DeKalb so the taxes are much lower and the LOCATION is super convenient to Agnes Scott, Emory/CDC and about 20 minutes to downtown Atlanta and to the Atlanta Airport. Grab this cute home quickly!!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Carol Reimer• Alma Fuller Realty Company
Bought with Marisa Hammett• Compass
Source:FMLS #7235227
Redfin Estimate
$422,608
$27K since sold in September 2023$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 6.3% higher than the average sale price ($398K) of 5 comparable homes.
The perfect cottage - circa 1952 - adorable four sided brick home - Forrest Hills sought after neighborhood - near City of Decatur, Avondale Estates and minutes from Emory/CDC welcomes you! Charming living and dining rooms with refinished hardwoods, freshly painted home also features a newly renovated kitchen with new cabinets, granite counter tops, appliances and stylish shelving. The kitchen overlooks the new deck with arbor with blooming trumpet vines and spacious back yard (with storage shed). The bedrooms are versatile and all have gleaming hardwoods. The first bedroom is boasts pine paneling and has been modified to house a stackable washer/dryer in the closet for easy access. The bedrooms are spacious and full of light. The full bath has been renovated with new tile floor, sink and bead board siding. Enjoy the landscaped front and relax on the beautiful deck - great place for grilling or just relaxing while enjoying fun in the fenced back yard. The neighborhood is active and boasts a wonderful HOA - great opportunity to meet neighbors. Huge perk - the home is located in unincorporated DeKalb so the taxes are much lower and the LOCATION is super convenient to Agnes Scott, Emory/CDC and about 20 minutes to downtown Atlanta and to the Atlanta Airport. Grab this cute home quickly!!!!
GAMLS #8361752
May 24, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$221/sq ft
Apr 16, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Apr 16, 2018
Listed
$250,000
$226/sq ft
FMLS #5994023
May 24, 2018
Sold
$245,000
$221/sq ft
Apr 16, 2018
Pending
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Apr 12, 2018
Listed
$250,000
$226/sq ft
Fantastic street and neighborhood! Great location - walk to Avondale Lake, and only minutes to downtown Decatur. This all brick home with beautifully landscaped yard, including gorgeous mature Azaleas & Dogwoods.Traditional farmhouse feel, but city-sized and no city of Decatur taxes. Bright kitchen is updated with farm sink and glass-front cabinetry. Hardwood floors, original pine walls in 3rd bedroom, and updated baths all add charm. Other features include drive under garage, attic storage, a fully fenced yard, fantastic back deck with pergola and outbuilding.
GAMLS #7033887
Nov 6, 2014
Price Changed
$153,000
$138/sq ft
Oct 4, 2013
Sold
$153,000
$138/sq ft
Jul 29, 2013
Pending
—
Jul 29, 2013
Price Changed
$170,000
$154/sq ft
Jul 15, 2013
Relisted
—
Jul 12, 2013
Contingent
—
Jun 21, 2013
Price Changed
$170,000
$154/sq ft
Jun 21, 2013
Relisted
—
Apr 30, 2013
Contingent
—
Apr 19, 2013
Price Changed
$130,000
$117/sq ft
Mar 17, 2013
Relisted
—
Mar 5, 2013
Contingent
—
Jan 31, 2013
Price Changed
$140,000
$126/sq ft
Jan 6, 2013
Price Changed
$148,000
$134/sq ft
Jan 6, 2013
Listed
$175,000
$158/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 14, 2013
Sold
$153,000
$138/sq ft
FMLS #5095878
Oct 10, 2013
Price Changed
$153,000
$138/sq ft
Oct 10, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 2013
Price Changed
$170,000
$154/sq ft
Oct 4, 2013
Sold
$153,000
$138/sq ft
Jul 15, 2013
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2013
Relisted
—
Jul 12, 2013
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2013
Price Changed
$170,000
$154/sq ft
Jun 21, 2013
Relisted
—
Apr 30, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 19, 2013
Price Changed
$130,000
$117/sq ft
Mar 17, 2013
Relisted
—
Mar 8, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 3, 2013
Pending
—
Jan 31, 2013
Price Changed
$140,000
$126/sq ft
Jan 6, 2013
Price Changed
$148,000
$134/sq ft
Jan 4, 2013
Listed
$175,000
$158/sq ft
FMLS #3460070
Jul 3, 2007
Sold
$199,000
$180/sq ft
Apr 9, 2007
Listed
$194,900
$176/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 1994
Sold
$78,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 9, 1989
Sold
$63,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,997 (+12.0%)
$58,079 + $94,761
$152,840
2024
$4,462 (+25.2%)
$58,079 + $94,761
$152,840
2023
$3,565 (−11.4%)
$58,120 + $94,720
$152,840
2022
$4,022 (+5.6%)
$40,000 + $83,760
$123,760
2021
$3,810 (+1.5%)
$40,000 + $74,560
$114,560
2020
$3,751 (+13.3%)
$40,000 + $74,560
$114,560
2019
$3,310 (+5.3%)
$36,360 + $61,640
$98,000
2018
$3,143 (+11.7%)
$19,520 + $86,000
$105,520
2017
$2,813 (+4.9%)
$19,520 + $86,000
$105,520
2016
$2,681 (+2.4%)
$19,520 + $64,640
$84,160
2014
$2,617 (+19.5%)
$19,520 + $55,000
$74,520
2013
$2,191 (−15.5%)
$43,760 + $23,440
$67,200
2012
$2,593 (+5.3%)
$43,760 + $34,600
$78,360
2011
$2,463 (+10.4%)
$19,520 + $50,600
$70,120
2010
$2,232 (+14.0%)
$19,520 + $50,600
$70,120
2008
$1,958
Tax history for 1225 Walker Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,997 (+12.0%)
$58,079 + $94,761
$152,840
2024
$4,462 (+25.2%)
$58,079 + $94,761
$152,840
2023
$3,565 (−11.4%)
$58,120 + $94,720
$152,840
2022
$4,022 (+5.6%)
$40,000 + $83,760
$123,760
2021
$3,810 (+1.5%)
$40,000 + $74,560
$114,560
2020
$3,751 (+13.3%)
$40,000 + $74,560
$114,560
2019
$3,310 (+5.3%)
$36,360 + $61,640
$98,000
2018
$3,143 (+11.7%)
$19,520 + $86,000
$105,520
2017
$2,813 (+4.9%)
$19,520 + $86,000
$105,520
2016
$2,681 (+2.4%)
$19,520 + $64,640
$84,160
2014
$2,617 (+19.5%)
$19,520 + $55,000
$74,520
2013
$2,191 (−15.5%)
$43,760 + $23,440
$67,200
2012
$2,593 (+5.3%)
$43,760 + $34,600
$78,360
2011
$2,463 (+10.4%)
$19,520 + $50,600
$70,120
2010
$2,232 (+14.0%)
$19,520 + $50,600
$70,120
2008
$1,958
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,107
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
15 216 14 020
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 Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Avondale
Middle Or Junior School: Druid Hills
High School: Druid Hills
Location Information
Directions: Columbia Drive to Walker Drive - follow gps.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Homeowners Assoc, Near Marta, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Park, Public Transportation, Restaurant, Street Lights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,107
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 216 14 020
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Avondale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Druid Hills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Druid Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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