$10,000

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253 SE Sydney St SE Atlanta, GA 30312

$2,200,000
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 #7279632
Garage1 space
FireplaceGas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Other Room
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Summary

  • MLS Number: 7279632
  • MLS Name: First Multiple Listing Service
  • Office Name: Monarch Realtors
  • Listing Agent: J 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.

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,442. Most Atlanta, GA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. 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/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • TennisTennis
  • Live TheatreLive Theatre

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • AudiAudi
  • BMWBMW
  • MercedesMercedes

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • NewsNews
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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Frequently asked questions

About 253 SE Sydney St SE

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 September 30, 2023 and is currently priced at $2,200,000.

Over 108 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Atlanta, GA. In the same period over 415 listings were sold below the listed price and 168 listings were sold for the listed price. Between December and January 2025, Atlanta, GA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 19.5%. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $422,471, while the average time on the real estate market was 63 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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