131 South Street
City of Auburn, New York 13021
Located in the South Street Area Historic District
This historic residence is within walking distance to the beautiful, historic downtown City of Auburn and the nearby Harriet Tubman Residence and William H. Seward House Museum.
This Tudor Revival structure was designed by the Boston architectural firm of Coolidge, Shepley, Bullfinch and Abbott, who were also responsible for the Case Mansion at 108 South Street and Auburn’s Fire and Police Headquarters.
Dr. Shefton had this stately Tudor mansion with Normandy influence built for his son, Wildred Shefton, and his bride circa 1917-1920.
Beautifully designed interior, inner foyer is a reception hall with window seat and doors to all first floor rooms.
The private yard can be enjoyed from the stone patio which is easily accessed from french doors of living and dining rooms.
6 wood-burning fireplaces; 3 are in bedrooms, and the other 3 are in library, living room and dining room.
The use of Southern Colonial, Georgian and Medieval architectural details on a asymmetrical building form became a popular trend among builders during the early 1900’s.
The quality of construction, style of architecture and historical significance contribute to a historic homes value in the same way that an artist, period and provenance influence the value of a work of art.
Many consider a dwelling of this kind an architectural real estate antique.
Built without regard to cost and possess a beauty and refinement that is truly rare.
Extensive improvements have been made by the current owners.
There are no comparables for this property and it cannot be judged against another property down the street or even in the same market.
Historic homes can offer considerable financial value to their owners. Well-maintained historic dwellings often command a premium on the market. They are desirable, after all, and you can be assured that no more of them are being made. High desirability and limited stock are always a path to real estate price appreciation.
You are not just stepping into beauty and history with a historic home. Purchasing a historic home can be a contribution to the preservation of an important aspect of history. You will have the pleasure of knowing that you are the latest in a historical line of owners.
Take one step back in time and one step forward towards your dream home.
Meticulously landscaped gardens and grounds.
Elegance and distinction is apparent throughout this three-story brick, Tudor style mansion. Built in the 1920s, dwellings of this kind were generally built without regard to cost; there are no historic alternatives to this home and its location. Many of the residences on South Street were built by the city's most prominent industrialists and politicians of the period.
The South Street Area Historic District features a large and distinguished collection of Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Romanesque, Queen Anne, Tudor and Colonial Revival style architecture from this period and is historically significant as the former home of many of Auburn's most prominent citizens.
Overall, the South Street Area Historic District retains an unusually high degree of integrity and represents one of the largest and most intact residential and institutional districts of its kind in central New York.
