Here's a question worth asking: when was the last time you found refinished hardwood floors throughout, three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a private fenced patio with a storage shed, covered parking, and 25 years of meticulous single-owner care at this price point in metro Atlanta? 697 Garden Walk Drive is an end-unit townhome in Stone Mountain that earns its keep with details you simply do not find at $199,900. Start with the outdoor space, because that's what separates this one from the stack. Step through the gate and you're in a fully enclosed concrete patio with a wood privacy fence on all sides, a storage shed for bikes and gear, and room for a real patio table, a grill, and still enough space left over for the dog to have an opinion about the situation. Covered parking sits just outside that gated entrance, which means no hunting for spots and no walking to your front door in the rain. Inside, the first floor flows from a living room large enough to handle a full sectional into a defined dining area and through to the galley kitchen, where white cabinetry and a subway tile backsplash keep things clean and functional. The appliances convey, and a chest freezer stays with the home for overflow storage that most starter homes can't offer. A windowed breakfast nook off the back of the kitchen stays bright throughout the day. Those new outer windows matter more than they first appear: the insulation and sound dampening they provide are upgrades buyers in newer construction pay a premium for. Upstairs, three bedrooms with those same refinished hardwood floors and ceiling fans are arranged around a sensible hall. The primary suite has its own private bath and a walk-in closet. The two secondary bedrooms share a full hall bath with a tiled tub surround. One works equally well as a home office. End units matter more than most buyers realize: one shared wall instead of two, more natural light, more quiet. Here you get both. The condition throughout reflects what 25 years of careful, consistent ownership actually looks like, and it shows in every corner. This is not a flipped property dressed up for a quick sale. It's a genuinely well-kept home priced for exactly what it is: an entry-level number that makes homeownership an actual reality instead of a moving target. The location does the rest. I-285 and Highway 78 put Decatur, Tucker, and the Perimeter all within a manageable commute. Stone Mountain Park's 3,200 acres are minutes away for weekend trail walks and recreation. The Village at Stone Mountain offers shops and restaurants where the neighborhood actually shows up. Stonecrest Marketplace for everyday shopping. Schools, parks, and surface streets that make sense. Offered at $199,900. Serious, qualified buyers only. Call your agent and schedule a showing.