$1,700,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2025

540 Saint James Place NW Marietta, GA 30064

Oakton Neighborhood
6 Beds
6 Baths
6,158 Sq Ft
1.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$276 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Wooded Lot
  • West Side Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a masterpiece in historic downtown Marietta, set on 1.6 level acres! Enjoy the convenience of walking to Marietta Square, home to vibrant restaurants and exciting events! Exceptional estate is also near Kennesaw Mountain with its miles of scenic hiking trails, Kennestone Hospital and medical facilities, and top rated West Side Elem, Marietta City Schools, prestigious private institutions The Walker School and Mount Saran Christian. Impressive brick estate features circular drive, 3 car side entry garage with covered walkway, primary suite on main, fireside and panelled library/office, banquet dining room, and stunning 2 story great room with beautiful paneling and custom cabinetry by Krough Built. 2 powder rooms on main for convenience, expansive chefs kitchen with large island flows into breakfast room, great room, and sunroom with soaring ceilings and walls of windows. Upstairs, 4 oversized guest suites with tile baths and plentiful closets. The finished, daylight terrace level includes an inviting wood sauna, wine room, billiards room, full bath and family room. Additional space could be another bedroom or media room. Charming architectural detail enhance the elegance of this home including an English boxwood garden, bluestone and brick patio, mature landscaping beautifies the yard. There is ample room for pool and pool house if desired. Thoughtfully designed by the homes one owner, this home has timeless character and presents an incredible chance to personalize and create your unmatched property in the hottest selling part of Marietta. A residence of this size and caliber could not be duplicated in today's market- make it your own now! Everyone's favorite home in Marietta is waiting for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JENNIFER T PREWETT

Atlanta Communities License #163701 Listed on: 03/25/2025

Atlanta Communities

Last Buyer's Agent

Carl Williams

Chapman Hall Realtors Atlanta North License #400518

Chapman Hall Realtors Atlanta North

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Bookcases
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room Seats More Than Twelve
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Sauna
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Parking Accessed On Kitchen Level
  • Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops

Schools

  • West Side Elementary School
  • Marietta Middle School
  • Marietta High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Oakton Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,098

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1990
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Brick 4 Side, Traditional
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Financing Type: Other
  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Appliances, Thermostat
  • Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.50
  • Other Sturctures: Garage(s)
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Structure Type: House
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room Features: Seats 12+
  • Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Sauna, Split Bedroom Plan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Masonry, Other
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Kitchen Island, Walk-in Pantry
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Beds/Baths

  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bedroom Lower Level: 1
  • Bedroom Main Level: 1

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Walk To Schools, Walk To Shopping

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: West Side
  • High School: Marietta
  • High School Bus: Yes
  • Middle School: Marietta
  • Middle School Bus: Yes
  • Elementary School: West Side
  • Middle School: Marietta
  • High School: Marietta

Multi Family

  • Total Fireplaces: 2

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • Elementary Bus Line: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Prillaman Brooks Catherine and Prillaman Mary L
Bought by
Cantos
Seller's Agent
JENNIFER T PREWETT
Atlanta Communities
Buyer's Agent
Carl Williams
Chapman Hall Realtors Atlanta North
List Price
$1,770,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-3.95%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,360,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$357,689

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2024
Sold by
Prillaman Bob M
Bought by
Residual Trust and Prillaman

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2008
Sold by
Chegwidden William E
Bought by
Wellstar Health System Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,700,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $1,700,000 None Listed On Document
Executors Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $1,147,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,360,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,360,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $1,700,000 -4.0% $276 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $1,770,000 -11.1% $287 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $1,990,000 -9.5% --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 For Sale $2,200,000 -- --
Source: Georgia MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,098 $527,236 $112,000 $415,236
2023 $1,946 $499,740 $88,000 $411,740
2022 $2,098 $499,740 $88,000 $411,740
2021 $2,155 $437,024 $88,000 $349,024
2020 $2,155 $437,024 $88,000 $349,024
2019 $2,155 $437,024 $88,000 $349,024
2018 $2,155 $437,024 $88,000 $349,024
2017 $1,729 $407,292 $88,000 $319,292
2016 $1,745 $407,292 $88,000 $319,292
2015 $1,900 $407,292 $88,000 $319,292
2014 $1,950 $407,292 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Georgia MLS

MLS Number: 10485732

Georgia MLS

APN: 16-1011-0-053-0