Historic Tudor Revival Estate in Auburn, New York

Source: Circa Old Houses

A stately Tudor Revival masterpiece on Auburn’s legendary South Street! Commissioned circa 1917–1920 by Dr. Shefton as a wedding gift for his son, 131 South Street is a distinguished 4,960-square-foot estate with Normandy influence, set on nearly an acre of manicured grounds.

Historic Tudor Revival estate exterior view in Auburn NY — *Source: Circa Old Houses*

🏠 Property Overview & Quick Details

Believed to have been designed by the renowned Boston firm Coolidge, Shepley, Bullfinch & Abbott, this three-story brick and half-timbered mansion offers 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (3 full, 2 half), leaded glass windows, and stone terraces.

💰 Price	$1,299,000
🆔 Property ID	779598
🏛️ Architectural Style	1917 Tudor Revival (Normandy Influence)
📅 Year Built	1917
📐 Square Footage	4,960 sq. ft.
🌳 Lot Size	0.82 Acres
🛏️ Bedrooms	6 Bedrooms
🛁 Bathrooms	5 Bathrooms (3 Full, 2 Half)
📍 Location	131 South Street, City of Auburn, NY 13021

✨ Timeless Interiors & Early 20th-Century Craftsmanship

Inside, the reception hall features an inviting inner foyer with a window seat that seamlessly connects to stately living and dining rooms. Principal rooms showcase leaded glass windows, original woodwork, and French doors leading out to a private stone terrace.

Built without regard to cost, the residence pairs 6 expansive bedrooms with grand gathering spaces designed for both high-capacity entertaining and quiet everyday living.

Historic Tudor Revival interior living area and leaded glass windows — *Source: Circa Old Houses*

🌿 Manicured Grounds & Historic South Street District

Set on 0.82 acres of professionally landscaped grounds, the estate is framed by mature trees and classic stone pathways echoing early 20th-century architectural elegance.

Nestled within the South Street Area Historic District, the property is surrounded by Central New York’s most distinguished collections of historic industrialist mansions.