Are you yearning for a life in the woods? Living on Walden Road, where modern comfort meets the quiet philosophy that a home should simplify life rather than complicate it and where everyday living feels just a little more intentional, a little more connected, and a little more at ease, could be just the dreamscape you desire. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath property offers space, function, and features that feel increasingly rare to find together. Wealth is the ability to fully experience life, and this home feels designed with exactly that idea in mind. Thoreau-ly prepared for modern living, the home balances warmth and practicality with refreshed flooring, renovated bathrooms with new vanities, granite countertops in the kitchen, two oversized kitchen pantries, and a spacious primary suite with a large walk-in closet. A converted garage creates versatile possibilities as a bonus room, private suite, office, den, or guest retreat, complete with its own half bath. A wood-burning fireplace creates the perfect place to gather, unwind, and linger a little longer when cooler evenings settle in. Major improvements throughout the years provide peace of mind, including a 3-year-old roof on both the home and detached garage, newer windows, upgraded wiring and breakers, 200-amp electrical service, a tankless water heater, a whole-home water filtration system, and an HVAC system equipped with a HEPA filter. Smart home integration extends throughout the property, including lighting, thermostat controls, security features, garage lighting, and doorbell access. Outside, the setting begins to transcend the ordinary. The pool, featuring a brand new liner and built-in fill system, is prepared for the season ahead, inviting the next owner to savor summer evenings measured less by clocks and more by conversation, fireflies, and the fading light. Peach, pear, and pecan trees adorn the property and offer a reminder that some of life's finest luxuries can still be the simplest, a landscape where perhaps the richest element is still "a little sunshine innocent." Beyond the home itself, a detached two-bay garage and an impressive 30x50 powered shop provide exceptional flexibility for hobbies, storage, workspace needs, or future possibilities. Several cords of conifer, cherry, or the firewood of your choosing can be stored and seasoned in the dedicated wood storage and drying room, keeping you well prepared for Georgia's brief but occasionally biting winters. A one-year-old fence, quality gutter guards, and enhancements across the home continue the theme of careful stewardship. Walden Road offers more than just a place to live. It offers the opportunity to become an expert in home-cosmography, where comfort, capability, and everyday living are thoughtfully woven together.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
1.38 acresLot Size
$126Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brad Felker• Keller Williams Middle Georgia
Bought with Savannah Wood• Golden Key Realty, Inc.
Est. $1,955 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3261 Walden Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MGMLS #184477
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$279,000
$126/sq ft
Jul 26, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 25, 2026
Relisted
—
Jul 11, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 1, 2026
Price Changed
$279,000
$126/sq ft
Jun 13, 2026
Price Changed
$299,000
$135/sq ft
May 31, 2026
Relisted
—
May 31, 2026
Price Changed
$315,000
$142/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Contingent
—
May 21, 2026
Listed
$295,000
$133/sq ft
+32
Are you yearning for a life in the woods? Living on Walden Road, where modern comfort meets the quiet philosophy that a home should simplify life rather than complicate it and where everyday living feels just a little more intentional, a little more connected, and a little more at ease, could be just the dreamscape you desire. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath property offers space, function, and features that feel increasingly rare to find together. Wealth is the ability to fully experience life, and this home feels designed with exactly that idea in mind. Thoreau-ly prepared for modern living, the home balances warmth and practicality with refreshed flooring, renovated bathrooms with new vanities, granite countertops in the kitchen, two oversized kitchen pantries, and a spacious primary suite with a large walk-in closet. A converted garage creates versatile possibilities as a bonus room, private suite, office, den, or guest retreat, complete with its own half bath. A wood-burning fireplace creates the perfect place to gather, unwind, and linger a little longer when cooler evenings settle in. Major improvements throughout the years provide peace of mind, including a 3-year-old roof on both the home and detached garage, newer windows, upgraded wiring and breakers, 200-amp electrical service, a tankless water heater, a whole-home water filtration system, and an HVAC system equipped with a HEPA filter. Smart home integration extends throughout the property, including lighting, thermostat controls, security features, garage lighting, and doorbell access. Outside, the setting begins to transcend the ordinary. The pool, featuring a brand new liner and built-in fill system, is prepared for the season ahead, inviting the next owner to savor summer evenings measured less by clocks and more by conversation, fireflies, and the fading light. Peach, pear, and pecan trees adorn the property and offer a reminder that some of life's finest luxuries can still be the simplest, a landscape where perhaps the richest element is still ''a little sunshine innocent. '' Beyond the home itself, a detached two-bay garage and an impressive 30x50 powered shop provide exceptional flexibility for hobbies, storage, workspace needs, or future possibilities. Several cords of conifer, cherry, or the firewood of your choosing can be stored and seasoned in the dedicated wood storage and drying room, keeping you well prepared for Georgia's brief but occasionally biting winters. A one-year-old fence, quality gutter guards, and enhancements across the home continue the theme of careful stewardship. Walden Road offers more than just a place to live. It offers the opportunity to become an expert in home-cosmography, where comfort, capability, and everyday living are thoughtfully woven together.
Agricultural district regulations are designed to permit only those land uses which are compatible with existing and future agricultural uses. Recognizing that increasing residential development is occurring in agricultural areas, these regulations are designed to ensure that such residential development is compatible with the predominantly agricultural and open space character of this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Garage
Has Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Interior Features
Living Area: 2214
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Above Grade Finished Area: 2214
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Other
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Room Types: Bonus Room
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Brick
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Electric On Property YN: Yes
Structure Type: House
Other Structures: Workshop
Deed Book: 9890
Deed Page: 139
Land Information
Land Lot: 174
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.38
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 60112.8
Lot Size Acres: 1.38
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level
Plat Page: 27
Building Information
Year Built: 1957
Building Area Total: 2214
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: N1400211
Tax Annual Amount: 1943.67
Tax Year: 25
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Location
HOA Information
No
Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
Elementary School: Heard
Middle Or Junior School: Rutland
High School: Rutland
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 3261 Walden Road, Macon GA 31216
City: Macon
County Or Parish: Bibb
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 31216
Country: US
District: 4
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -83.678852,32.709496
Directions: From I-75 North, take Exit 153 for Sardis Church Road. Turn right onto Sardis Church Road, turn left to stay on Sardis Church Rd . then continue to Walden Road. The home will be on the left.
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,172
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Bibb County
APN: N1400211
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 37
Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
List Price: 279000
Search Price: 279000
Close Price: 279000
Listing Id: 10768968
Original List Price: 295000
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2026-05-21
Close Date: 2026-09-04
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-04
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-07-26
Return To Market Date: 2026-07-26
Off Market Date: 2026-07-26
Around this home
Schools
Heard Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Rutland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
4/10
Rutland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Macon, GA • 31216
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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33
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38
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Macon. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.9 hrs
7.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$252,000 – $305,000
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