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#7579519, Chrishanna Fedrick, Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC.
$2,200,000 List price
253 SE Sydney St SE Atlanta, GA 30312
$10,000
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3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
4,400 sqft
0.3 acres
$500 / sqft
House
Property details
About 253 SE Sydney St SE
GRANT MANOR This Italianate style home was built in 1881 by Lemuel Grant, who is known for donating land to the city for Grant Park. The home sits on a beautiful corner lot of .91 acres which includes a total of five (5) tracts of land that have a skyline view of the city. (See enclosed descriptions and plat). It was constructed with two-foot thick masonry walls and has several nice porches. The interior masonry arches are a unique architectural feature resting on heart pine flooring. Fourteen and twelve foot ceilings, large windows and very large rooms are nice features as well. This lovely home could also be an event center or bed and breakfast with the correct zoning. The home has a former staff quarters attached to the main home with an enclosed breezeway. This part of the home could be finished into a separate living quarter with its own kitchen and bath or a commercial kitchen.There are restrictive covenants on the property to prevent it from being subdivided and is to be sold "AS IS". The seller intends to exchange its interest in the subject property for an interest in another like kind property according to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code. The property is best accessed from 507 Hill Street, the drive area.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Forced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
Size4,400 sqft
Lot size0.3168 Acres
Year built1881
ParkingDriveway, Garage
MLS #7560287
Garage1 space
FireplaceGas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Other Room
ViewCity
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Crown Molding, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet
- Fireplace: Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Other Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Garage
- Waterfront: None
- View: City
- Exterior: Other
- Architectural Style: European
- Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
- List Price: $2,200,000
- Price/SqFt: $500
- Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
- Directions: Google Maps location, 507 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312
- Year Built: 1881
- Living Area: 4,400 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3168 Acres
- MLS Number: 7560287
- MLS Name: First Multiple Listing Service
- Office Name: Monarch Realtors
- Office Phone: (404) 659-8888
- Listing Agent: CAROLE KING MOSS
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Nearby schools
7
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School
Public Charter KG-5
0.4 mi
•688 Grant St SE
6
Parkside Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•685 Mercer St SE
4
Barack & Michelle Obama Academy
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•970 Martin St SE
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,442. Residents of Atlanta, GA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
10%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
40%
100k-200k
11%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Tennis
Live Theatre
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Boston Market
The Cheesecake Factory
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
BMW
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
News- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 253 SE Sydney St SE
The listing price of 253 SE Sydney St SE property is $2,200,000.
The property 253 SE Sydney St SE is a house located in Atlanta, Georgia, 30312.
Active Listing: 253 SE Sydney St SE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 253 SE Sydney St SE are: Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Parkside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Barack & Michelle Obama Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Imagine Wesley International Academy Charter Facility (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), D.T. Howard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Early College High School at Carver (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), G. W. Carver High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property at 253 SE Sydney St SE has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 253 SE Sydney St SE is 4,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 253 SE Sydney St SE is 1881.
This home is located at 253 SE Sydney St SE in Atlanta, GA and zip code 30312 in the Grant Park neighborhood. This 4,400 square foot home, which was built in 1881, sits on a 0.32 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,200,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Atlanta, GA there were more than 266 sold above asking price, over 650 sold below and more than 296 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Atlanta, GA increased by 17.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 45 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $424,792.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.