Address
131 South Street, Auburn, NY
Price
$ 1,200,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#S1692503
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyCAYUGA
- CityAuburn
- AreaAuburn
- Zip13021
- StyleHistoricAntique,Tudor
- Year Built1920
- Taxes$ 12600
- Price$ 1,200,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage4960
- Lot Size0.76 Acres
Data Source:
Central New York Information Services (CNYIS)
Property Description
Few homes possess the soul, story, and architectural pedigree of this Tudor Revival estate on Auburn's legendary South Street. This distinguished, Tudor Revival residence is surrounded by one of Central New York’s most beautiful collections of Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Romanesque, Tudor, and Colonial Revival architecture. Many neighboring homes were built by Auburn’s most prominent industrialists and civic leaders, making this one of the most desirable and historically significant streets in the region. Believed to be designed by the renowned Boston architectural firm Coolidge, Shepley, Bullfinch & Abbott, whose portfolio includes the Case Mansion at 108 South Street, this Tudor Revival masterpiece stands as a testament to early 20th-century craftsmanship and design excellence. Commissioned circa 1917–1920 by Dr. Shefton as a wedding gift for his son, Wildred Shefton, and his bride, this 4,960-square-foot mansion with Normandy influence is a rare architectural treasure. Its three stories of brick and half-timbered elegance are gracefully framed by just under an acre of meticulously landscaped gardens, echoing the refined grandeur of the period. Inside, elegance and distinction abound, with interior design by Justin Viggiano. The reception hall, an inviting inner foyer with a charming window seat, connects to the stately living and dining rooms. Each principal room reveals exquisite details including leaded glass windows, original woodwork, and French doors that open to a stone terrace overlooking the private grounds. Six wood-burning fireplaces, three on the main level and three in the bedrooms, enhance the home’s warmth and character. With six bedrooms, three full baths, and two half baths, the residence provides both grandeur and livability. Homes of this caliber were built without regard to cost, designed instead as enduring expressions of artistry and permanence. As with a fine painting, the architect, period, and provenance lend historic homes their value, blending beauty with legacy. To own such a residence is not merely to inhabit beauty but to become a steward of history, a custodian of artistry that cannot be replicated.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed $1,200,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|---|
| Heating | Gas,Radiant,Steam |
| Utilities | SewerConnected,WaterConnected |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Disposal,GasOven,GasRange,Refrigerator,SeeRemarks,WineCooler,WaterHeater |
| Garage Spaces | 1.0 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio |
| Architectural Style | HistoricAntique,Tudor |
| Construction Materials | BlownInInsulation,Brick,Other,SprayFoamInsulation |
| School District | Auburn |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Township | Not Applicable |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County | Cayuga |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Auburn |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Auburn |
| MLS Area | Auburn-050100 |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 32868.0 |
| Year Built Details | Existing |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12600.0 |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/syr/S1692503 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | Auburn |
| Elementary School District | Auburn |
| Tax Assessed Value | 1125400 |
| TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount | 0.0 |
| Tax Lot | 27 |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-tour/syr/S1692503 |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Attic,SeparateFormalDiningRoom,EntranceFoyer,EatInKitchen,SeparateFormalLivingRoom,GuestAccommodations,GreatRoom,HomeOffice,KitchenIsland,Library,BathInPrimaryBedroom |
|---|---|
| Basement | Full |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Marble,Tile,Varies |
| Total Fireplaces | 6 |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Laundry Features | MainLevel |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 1 |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | BlacktopDriveway,Patio |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached,Garage |
| Lot Features | Rectangular,RectangularLot |
| Water Source | Connected,Public |
| Lot Size Area | 0.76 |
| Foundation Details | Other,Poured,SeeRemarks |
| Building Area Total | 4960.0 |
| Lot Dimensions | 120X273 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.76 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Road Frontage Type | MainThoroughfare |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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