Southern charm at its essence. 3 story brick perched among the trees overlooking Waddell Park, nestled in the heart of City of Decatur’s coveted Great Lakes neighborhood & award-winning school district. A hidden city oasis, this treehouse is a tranquil retreat steps from the many conveniences of city living. Walk to Decatur Square, Glenlake Park, schools, MARTA & endless dining/retail. An entertainer’s dream, this home offers 3,480 sf of architectural distinction in an airy, light-filled sophisticated setting. Enjoy modern open concept living w/thoughtful detail & versa tility of use. Covet your lush secluded daily panoramic views from your rocking chair front porch. Impress guests w/the view while effortlessly moving through the elegant dining room, butler’s pantry w/wet bar & updated eat-in chef’s kitchen. Watch jaws drop as people lay eyes on the thick-slab Carrara marble bar & countless kitchen/family room delicacies. Open the connecting French doors & step into your exquisitely landscaped backyard sanctuary, where you’ll entertain w/ease under the cathedral-shaped pergola. Partake in fall’s finest & watch football on the stacked stoned fireplace while grilling in your outdoor Hearthstone kitchen. Step into the rear garden w/its pristine waterfall & fire-pit and you'll feel like you're in Cashiers. Inside you’ll find 4 BR including an owner’s suite w/updated spa-like bath & large WIC. Finished basement w/den & private in-law suite steps off the 2-car garage/workshop. Storage space abound. Newer HVAC. Freshly painted interior/exterior. Newly refinished floors. New iron front banister/handrails. Minutes to Emory, CDC, Agnes Scott & major highways. Perfectly poised & beaming w/warmth, this home embodies the essence of classic Southern charm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Wood• Golley Realty Group
Bought with Jon Huff• Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta
Source:FMLS #6791026
Redfin Estimate
$1,221,484
$266K since sold in November 2020$6,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.16M) of 6 comparable homes.
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!
FMLS #6610215
Dec 16, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2019
Listed
$1,050,000
$302/sq ft
GAMLS #8652107
Dec 16, 2019
Listing Removed
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Aug 31, 2019
Listed
$1,050,000
$302/sq ft
FMLS #6516550
Aug 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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Mar 8, 2019
Listed
$1,195,000
$343/sq ft
GAMLS #8539888
Aug 30, 2019
Listing Removed
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Mar 8, 2019
Listed
$1,195,000
$343/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,064 (+0.2%)
$95,890 + $287,670
$383,560
2024
$16,031 (+7.6%)
$95,890 + $287,670
$383,560
2023
$14,897 (−0.7%)
$95,890 + $287,670
$383,560
2022
$15,004 (+20.2%)
$97,760 + $233,800
$331,560
2021
$12,485 (−1.2%)
$37,160 + $289,800
$326,960
2020
$12,632 (+4.3%)
$37,160 + $289,800
$326,960
2019
$12,110 (+6.5%)
$37,160 + $234,720
$271,880
2018
$11,374 (−8.6%)
$37,160 + $224,000
$261,160
2017
$12,447 (+93.8%)
$37,160 + $224,000
$261,160
2016
$6,424 (+1.7%)
$37,160 + $222,080
$259,240
2014
$6,318 (−0.3%)
$37,160 + $199,200
$236,360
2013
$6,336 (+382.3%)
$121,160 + $117,440
$238,600
2012
$1,314 (−80.7%)
$121,160 + $117,440
$238,600
2011
$6,812 (+469.5%)
$36,920 + $201,680
$238,600
2010
$1,196 (+9.3%)
$36,920 + $201,680
$238,600
2008
$1,094
Tax history for 240 Seneca St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,064 (+0.2%)
$95,890 + $287,670
$383,560
2024
$16,031 (+7.6%)
$95,890 + $287,670
$383,560
2023
$14,897 (−0.7%)
$95,890 + $287,670
$383,560
2022
$15,004 (+20.2%)
$97,760 + $233,800
$331,560
2021
$12,485 (−1.2%)
$37,160 + $289,800
$326,960
2020
$12,632 (+4.3%)
$37,160 + $289,800
$326,960
2019
$12,110 (+6.5%)
$37,160 + $234,720
$271,880
2018
$11,374 (−8.6%)
$37,160 + $224,000
$261,160
2017
$12,447 (+93.8%)
$37,160 + $224,000
$261,160
2016
$6,424 (+1.7%)
$37,160 + $222,080
$259,240
2014
$6,318 (−0.3%)
$37,160 + $199,200
$236,360
2013
$6,336 (+382.3%)
$121,160 + $117,440
$238,600
2012
$1,314 (−80.7%)
$121,160 + $117,440
$238,600
2011
$6,812 (+469.5%)
$36,920 + $201,680
$238,600
2010
$1,196 (+9.3%)
$36,920 + $201,680
$238,600
2008
$1,094
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,761
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 006 04 093
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Drive Under Main Level, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Front, On Street
Interior Features: Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Speed Internet, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level, Mud Room
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Room,Cabinets White,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Stone Counters,View to Family Room,Wine Rack,Other
Dining Room Features: Butlers Pantry,Seats 12+
Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room, Office, Workshop, Other
Basement: Finished Bath, Interior Entry, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Brick 4 Sides
Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Private Yard, Storage, Other
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen, Pergola, Shed(s), Workshop
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, HVAC, Insulation, Lighting, Thermostat, Windows
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Zoned
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Clairemont
High School: Decatur
Location Information
Directions: From City of Decatur Square head north on Clairemont Ave for 3 blocks. Turn right on Michigan Ave, left on Huron St, and then a right on Seneca St. #240 will be on your left. Park in the driveway or quiet neighborhood street.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Other
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Dog Park, Near Schools, Near Shopping, Near Trails/Greenway, Park, Playground, Pool, Public Transportation, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,761
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 006 04 093
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Clairemont Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.2mi
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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