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  • $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

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    What's special

    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!

    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