Welcome to Walton Heights!

A 55+ Active Adult Community in Marietta, Georgia

Every small town has that one street where everybody seems to know everybody. The porch lights come on at the same time each evening, folks wave from across the way, and a quick hello has a funny way of turning into a good long visit. Tucked along Roberts Trail in Marietta, The Legacy at Walton Heights is that kind of place. It's a community where neighbors look out for one another, the calendar always has something worth circling, and the people behind the front desk have been part of the story for years.

Meet Me in the Courtyard

If The Legacy at Walton Heights had a town square, it would be the courtyard. This is where the day's news gets shared, where morning coffee tastes a little better in the fresh air, and where the gazebo serves as everyone's favorite spot to sit a spell. On pleasant afternoons, you'll find neighbors catching up on a bench, firing up the nearby grills, or simply enjoying a quiet moment surrounded by greenery. It's the kind of gathering place that turns "Nice to meet you" into "See you tomorrow."

Just Around the Corner from Barrett Parkway

Part of small-town charm is having everything you need close to home, and Walton Heights delivers. Just minutes from Barrett Parkway, residents enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, groceries, and everyday errands, with some favorite destinations within walking distance. Whether it's lunch with an old friend, a quick trip to the pharmacy, or an afternoon of browsing, the conveniences of Marietta and Kennesaw are right down the road, while home stays peaceful and welcoming.

A Calendar Worth Circling

Ask anyone what keeps life interesting around here, and they'll point you to the community calendar. Through our partnership with Mission 1:27, residents enjoy Legacy Programs every month, filled with social, educational, and cultural activities designed for active adults. One week it might be a lively game afternoon or a seasonal celebration in the Legacy club room, and the next an informative talk or an outing around town. A dedicated Mission 1:27 lifestyle coordinator helps bring it all together, so there's always a seat saved and a reason to say yes to something new.

The Legacy Luncheon: The Talk of the Town

Every small town has one event that everyone looks forward to all year long. Here, it's the Legacy Luncheon. Hosted by Walton Communities and Mission 1:27, this annual celebration brings Legacy residents together for an afternoon of great food, music, dancing, and plenty of laughter. Walton team members and volunteers roll up their sleeves to serve, and every year brings a fun new theme that gets folks dressing up and reminiscing. It's a day that honors our residents in a big way, and the stories from it are retold in the courtyard for weeks afterward.

Neighbors Who Stay

You can learn a lot about a place by how long people stay, and at The Legacy at Walton Heights, many residents have called this community home for more than a decade. They've welcomed new neighbors, celebrated milestones together, and helped shape the warm, friendly spirit that greets newcomers today. That sense of belonging shows up in what residents tell us, too. Walton Heights consistently earns some of the highest resident satisfaction scores across the Walton Communities portfolio and has been recognized with Walton's Resident Experience award. Around here, feeling at home isn't a sales pitch. It's what our neighbors say.

Familiar Faces You Can Count On

In a small town, you know the folks who keep things running, and the same is true at Walton Heights. Our on-site management team has served this community for years, and that kind of consistency makes all the difference. They know residents by name, remember the little details, and are just a few steps away in the leasing office whenever a question comes up or a helping hand is needed. Residents see the same friendly faces day after day, and that steady presence builds the trust that turns an apartment into a home.

Rooted in the Walton Way

The Legacy at Walton Heights is proudly part of the Walton Communities family. Established in 1989, Walton Communities is locally owned and managed right here in Georgia, with award-winning teams who create program-rich and service-rich places to live. For more than three decades, Walton has gone beyond building places where people live by creating neighborhoods where people thrive, with a commitment to impacting this generation and the next. That's why "Neighborhoods that Matter" is more than just a tagline. It's a way of life, and we can't wait to welcome you home