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$1,998,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,400 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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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. A separate one bedroom apartment has ben created and is currently rented for a gross amount of $1298. 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.1

Full Property Details for 253 SE Sydney Street SE

General

  • Price: $1,998,000
  • Taxes: $15,515 (2022)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: FMLS_Atlanta
  • MLS ID: 7560287
  • Updated: 11/4/2025
  • Added to Site: 279 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Disappearing Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, High Ceilings 10 ft Upper, High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 9
  • Fireplace(s): Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Masonry, Master Bedroom, Other Room
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Shower Only

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: None

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Stained Cabinets, Laminate Counters, Pantry
  • Dining Room: Separate Dining Room
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Near Beltline, Near Public Transport, Near Schools, Park, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Security/Safety: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Equipment: None

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage

Location

  • County: Fulton
  • Subdivision: NONE
  • Driving Directions: Google Maps location, 507 Hill St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

School Information

  • Elementary School: Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
  • Middle School: Martin L. King Jr.
  • High School: Fulton - Other

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: European
  • Detached/Attached: Detached
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Basement Desc.: None
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Windows: Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 4,400
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Other

Lot Features

  • Property View: City
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.3168
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: x
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
  • Fencing (Description): Front Yard

Water Features

  • Docks: None

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $15,515
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Terms: 1031 Exchange, Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 14 005300090958

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Schools serving 253 SE Sydney Street SE

School District:Atlanta City School District
NameGradesDistance
Parkside Elementary School
685 Mercer Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
PK-50.9 mi
King Middle School
545 Hill Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
6-80.2 mi
Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School
801 Glenwood Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30316
9-121 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 253 SE Sydney Street SE Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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11/04/2025
Price Reduced
$1,998,000
-9.18%
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4/15/2025
Listed
$2,200,000
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Tax History for 253 SE Sydney Street SE

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$18,262
15%
$441,120
15%
2022
$15,871
19%
$383,360
17%
2021
$13,323
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$328,880
6%
2021
$13,323
14%
$310,480
10%
2019
$11,640
2%
$283,280
2%
2018
$11,453
43%
$276,640
50%
2017
$7,992
—
$185,040
—
2016
$8,012
—
$185,040
—
2015
$8,033
-4%
$185,040
—
2014
$8,390
2%
$185,040
24%
2012
$8,227
—
$149,440
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