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131 South Street

Auburn, NY 13021
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Bed 6

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Bath 4

Bath

SqFt4,960

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Acres0.76

Acre(Lot)

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 desi gn 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.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,200,000

AD Id : 86586614

MLS Id : S1692503

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 0.76 Acre

Living Area Size : 4,960

Year Built : 1920

Garage : 1

County : Cayuga

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 12 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full
  • Flooring Information

    Hardwood, Marble, Tile, Varies
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Water Heater Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant, Steam

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1920 Building Area Total: 4960 Construction Materials: Blown-In Insulation, Brick, Other, Spray Foam Insulation Stories: 2 Patio And Porch Features: Patio Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 120X273 Main Square Feet: 0.76 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.76 Lot Size Square Feet: 32868 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1200000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 050100-123-021-0001-027-000-0000 Tax Lot: 27 Annual Tax: $12600

  • Parking Information

    Attached, Garage

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • Utility Information

    Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/18/2026 @ 17:19

MLS: S1692503 LISTED BY: Michael DeRosa, Michael DeRosa Exchange 315-406-7355 SOURCE: Central New York Information Services

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