$435,280Average Value$184Average Price per Sq Ft43Homes For Sale
Small town halfway between Atlanta and Athens
At the crossroads of Georgia Routes 81 and 138, Walnut Grove is a small town of around 1,400 people about halfway between Atlanta and Athens. It was established in 1905 it was named after the walnut trees native to the area. Located in Walton County, it has continued to see population growth over the last five years thanks to new construction developments. The country recently broke ground on a new state-of-the-art park that will be a place for recreation and gathering. “You get more bang for your buck in terms of how much house you get for the prices,” says Mark Myers, the broker with Myers Team Realty, who lives in Walton County. “It is a rural area trying to attract new business.”
Walnut Grove extends out from the intersection of US Highways 81 and 138.
Several new construction homes line the streets of Walnut Grove.
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New state-of-the-art Grove Park on the way
Currently Walnut Grove City Park is the only true green space in town. The park has two playground for both younger and older children and a rentable ball field and pavilion. Walton County broke ground on a brand new park that will be located on Highway 81 in Walnut Grove. Once complete, the park will have a softball field among other sports fields and courts, a splash pad and amphitheater. "People are really excited about the new park, because it is going to make the place more desirable," says Ale Clayton, a real estate agent with Reliant Homes, which donated the land to the county for the park. Parts of the Cornish Creek Reservoir, which provides clean drinking water to the surrounding counties, make up the southern edge of the town. Lake Varner Park provides two boating access, and is frequented for fishing and views of the water.
Walnut Grove City Park boasts facilities for tennis, basketball, or baseball games.
Walnut Grove City Park has multiple playgrounds to keep the kids occupied.
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Homes on multiple acres of land
Most homes in Walnut Grove sit on generously sized lots - and that's a big draw. Small subdivisions built in the last 30 years feature sidewalks and contemporary homes that can come on 2.5 acres of land. On tight, winding roads, there are also ranch homes constructed in the 1960s and 70s with up to 10 acres. Most properties sell from around $440,000 to $750,000. “The market has slowed down over the last two years but remains steady. Properties priced correctly sell,” Myers says. Walnut Grove's CAP Index Crime Score is a 2 out of 10, lower than the national average.
Some older homes in the are sit on multi-acre farm plots.
While new homes are being developed, large lots are still the norm.
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Path through the A-minus Walton County School District
Walnut Grove is part of the Walton County School District, which scores an A-minus on Niche and serves just under 15,000 students. Children can attend Walnut Grove Elementary and advance to Youth Middle School before earning diplomas from Walnut Grove High School. All three schools earn B-plus distinctions from Niche. The high school offers the Wee Warriors program, which is a private daycare in the high school that is led by students interested and enrolled in an early childhood education classes.
Youth Middle School is the public middle school for the Walnut Grove area.
The school statue greets visitors to Walnut Grove High School.
Walnut Grove Elementary School serves area students just south of town.
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The Walnut Grove city hall sits along Leone Ave (Hwy 81).
About an hour from Atlanta
Georgia Route 138 runs through Walnut Grove and connects to Interstate 20 and U.S. Route 78. Commuters can use I-20 to get about 37 miles west to Atlanta, or stay on the highway for 45 miles to the Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. GA-138 to US-78 leads the 35 miles east to Athens. Walnut Grove is 8 miles from Piedmont Walton, a small 77-bed acute care hospital facility.
Events at the Walnut Grove Public Library
The Walnut Grove Library is a gathering place for many local events, including a summer reading program that offers a free book to participants at its kick-off party. The library also hosts petting zoos and magic shows. Walnut Grove has many community and service organizations like the Lions Club and a Masonic Lodge. The local government hosts a farmers market on Saturdays at the Walnut Grove City Park.
Walnut Grove City Park has a large covered pavilion for gatherings and events.
Enjoy one of the thousands of titles available at the public library in Walnut Grove.
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Small shops close to home or big-box stores in Monroe
The Grove Shopping Center on GA-138 provides a Wine and Spirit Store next to a Subway and a Domino's. For a bite to eat in town, Kelly’s Barbeque is housed in a red-and-white building and serves made-to-order meals, while across the street Walnut Grove Donuts serves homemade donuts and breakfast sandwiches. Residents can head about 8 miles east to Monroe, where they can find a Publix, Walmart and Home Depot, and multiple chain-style restaurants, like Longhorn Steakhouse.
Local residents frequent the walnut Grove donut shop located in downtown Walnut Grove.
Kelly's barbecue has been in business for several decades in downtown Walnut Grove.
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Parks in this Area
Meridian Park
Lake
Trails
Black Shoals Park
Lake
Trails
Walk of Heroes Veterans Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Rabbit Farm Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Costley Mill Park
Trails
Beach
Visitor Center
Walnut Grove City Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
56 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Walnut Grove
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walnut Grove, Jersey sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Walnut Grove, Jersey over the last 12 months is $440,590, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,186
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,786
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,634
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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