Southern charm at its essence. 3-story custom brick perched among the trees on serene Seneca St, overlooking Waddell Park and nestled in the heart of the City of Decatur's coveted Great Lakes neighborhood & award-winning school district. A hidden oasis in the city, this treehouse is a tranquil retreat steps from the many conveniences of city living. Walk Everywhere¬--Downtown Decatur, Glenlake Park (w/playground, pool, tennis & dog park), Decatur Cemetery (58 acres of greenspace), Clairemont Elementary, public transportation (including MARTA) & endless dining/retail options. An entertainer's dream unlike anything you've seen, this home offers 3,480 sf of architectural distinction in an airy, light-filled sophisticated setting with elegant moldings, newly refinished hardwoods & custom built-ins throughout. You'll adore the open concept living with its thoughtful detail & versatility of use. Enjoy panoramic morning views of lush greenery & well-earned nightcaps on the peaceful rocking chair front porch. Impress dinner guests with the dining room view while effortlessly moving through the adjoining butler's pantry, wet bar & updated eat-in chef's kitchen. Watch jaws drop when guests glimpse the thick-slab Carrara marble bar & countless kitchen/family room delicacies. Open the French doors and step into your exquisitely landscaped backyard sanctuary, where you'll entertain with ease under the cathedral-shaped pergola. Partake in fall's finest, from watching football on the stacked stone wood-burning fireplace, to grilling brats on the Green Egg in your custom outdoor kitchen. Transform yourself to Cashiers in the rear garden with its pristine pondless waterfall & firepit. Inside, you'll find 4 upstairs bedrooms including a luxurious owner's suite with spa-like bathroom & large WIC. Finished basement with den & private in-law suite steps off the 2-car garage/workshop. Storage space abound. Newer HVAC system. Freshly painted interior/exterior. New front banister, handrails & garage doors. Minutes to Emory, CDC, Agnes Scott, VA Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital & major highways. Perfectly poised and beaming with warmth, this home embodies the essence of classic Southern charm!
Off market
Zestimate®
$1,178,500
240 Seneca St, Decatur, GA 30030
5beds
3,462sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1996
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,178,500 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$5,617 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Mud Room, Common Area, Laundry Room, See Remarks
Features
- Wet Bar, Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Hardwood Floors, Tile Bath, Tile Floors, Carpet, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Outside
Interior area
- Structure area source: Public Record
- Total interior livable area: 3,462 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 788
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Details: Attached, 2 Car, Storage, Drive Under/Basement
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Pool features: Association
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Sloped, Private Backyard
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 1800604093
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public Water
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Programmable Thermostat, Double Pane/Thermo, Insulation-ceiling
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Alarm - Burglar, Alarm - Smoke/Fire
Location
- Region: Decatur
Other
Other facts
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop - Separate, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- FireplaceYN: true
- Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Bath Finished, Walk-Up Access
- GarageYN: true
- InteriorFeatures: Wet Bar, Double Vanity, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Separate Shower, Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Hardwood Floors, Tile Bath, Tile Floors, Carpet, Tray Ceiling(s)
- HeatingYN: true
- CoolingYN: true
- Heating: Natural Gas, Zoned, Central
- FireplacesTotal: 1
- CommunityFeatures: Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Park
- ExteriorFeatures: Tennis Court(s), Storage, Playground
- Roof: Composition
- FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Outside
- ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
- MainLevelBathrooms: 1
- ParkingFeatures: Storage, Attached, Garage, 2 Car, Drive Under/Basement
- OtherParking: Attached, 2 Car, Storage, Drive Under/Basement
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
- PoolFeatures: Association
- LaundryFeatures: Mud Room, Common Area, Laundry Room, See Remarks
- LotFeatures: Sloped, Private Backyard
- OtherStructures: Garage(s)
- StructureType: House
- AssociationAmenities: Pool, Tennis Court(s), Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Park, Walk To Schools, Walk To Shopping, Walk To Marta
- GreenEnergyEfficient: Programmable Thermostat, Double Pane/Thermo, Insulation-ceiling
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 788
- MainLevelBedrooms: 0
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- BuildingAreaSource: Public Record
- FarmLandAreaSource: Public Record
- LivingAreaSource: Public Record
- LotDimensionsSource: Public Records
- SecurityFeatures: Alarm - Burglar, Alarm - Smoke/Fire
- WaterSource: Public Water
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick 4 Sided
- BeastPropertySubType: Single Family Detached
- MlsStatus: Under Contract
- ListPriceLow: 949500
- TaxAnnualAmount: 12109.02
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Estimated market value
$1,178,500