Welcome to 3500 Franklin Street Road! A beautifully maintained and loved 1800s farmhouse offering the perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates. Situated on 1.6 private acres, this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home features 2,260 square feet of inviting living space and a setting that is truly unique. Step inside through the mudroom and into the formal dining and living areas, where timeless character meets everyday functionality. The updated kitchen is sure to impress with stainless steel appliances, LVT flooring, abundant storage, and modern finishes that complement the home's original charm. Convenient first floor laundry adds to the home's practicality. Just off of the kitchen, the spacious family room provides the ideal gathering space, complete with a cozy fireplace featuring a beautiful mantel and stone hearth. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Relax on the charming enclosed front porch, highlighted by knotty pine paneling and a bay window. Outside, the expansive yard offers four apple trees, a creek, fenced in space, and plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The detached converted 3 car garage presents endless possibilities, featuring a finished, insulated space with electric and heat that was previously used as a studio (could be converted back to a garage). The yard comes complete with a garden shed and wood shack for additional storage. Recent updates include a new garage roof (2023), a new main house roof with transferable warranty (2025), a new back deck (2025), fresh interior paint, and more. Enjoy a prime location just moments from Sennett Park and the dog park, approximately five minutes from downtown Skaneateles, and seven minutes from downtown Auburn. Offering acreage, character, updates, flexible space, and an unbeatable location, this exceptional property is ready to welcome its next owners. Come see for yourself and fall in love!
You'll fall in love w/ this charming 1800's updated, well-maintained farmhouse that sits on 1.6 picturesque acres bordering "Bread Creek". Low maintenance vinyl siding, wide-turn-around blacktop driveway, detached 3-car garage that has been converted to a music studio, wired for internet (easily made back into garage). Gardens, shed, fenced-in dog run, frog pond, covered patio, deck area. Updated kitchen w/ solid surface counter tops, double stainless sink, island, SS appliances, LVT flooring, new light fixtures, recessed lighting, coffee bar area & lots of cupboards. 1/2 bath off the kitchen w/ laundry nook (w/ d stay). Large formal DR w/ original wood-pegged flooring, 2 built-in corner hutches, great natural lighting. French doors lead to the sunroom/mudroom (3season), large windows, pantry closet, LVT flooring. LR and FR have carpet (hardwood under), built-in bookcases, wood fireplace w/ white mantle and stone hearth. The front porch has knotty pine paneling, bay window. Upstairs offers Master BR w/ wood-pegged flooring, walk-in closet, wide baseboard trim, built-in closets & drawer space. Full bath w/ tub shower, 2 BR's w/ hdwds. Basement has sump, stone foundation, furnace H2Otank.
CNYIS #S1189401
Sep 9, 2019
Sold
$179,900
$80/sq ft
Jun 30, 2019
Contingent
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Jun 23, 2019
Price Changed
$185,000
$82/sq ft
May 16, 2019
Price Changed
$193,000
$85/sq ft
Apr 29, 2019
Listed
$198,000
$88/sq ft
CNYIS #S348514
Aug 30, 2016
Sold
$159,000
$70/sq ft
Feb 23, 2016
Listed
$160,000
$71/sq ft
CNYIS #S337714
Feb 21, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 23, 2016
Price Changed
$160,000
$71/sq ft
Jan 4, 2016
Price Changed
$169,000
$75/sq ft
Sep 20, 2015
Price Changed
$174,500
$77/sq ft
Sep 3, 2015
Price Changed
$178,000
$79/sq ft
Jul 21, 2015
Listed
$180,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1992
Sold
$65,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,458
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2025
$5,458 (+8.1%)
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2024
$5,051 (−6.9%)
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2023
$5,428 (+5.1%)
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2022
$5,166 (+0.3%)
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2021
$5,150 (+2.5%)
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2020
$5,026 (+20.2%)
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2019
$4,182 (−4.5%)
$23,700 + $119,400
$143,100
2018
$4,378 (−10.6%)
$23,700 + $119,400
$143,100
2017
$4,896 (+17.9%)
$23,700 + $119,400
$143,100
2016
$4,154 (−2.3%)
$23,700 + $119,400
$143,100
2015
$4,250 (+12.0%)
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
2014
$3,795
$23,700 + $139,100
$162,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.6 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,260
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,260
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cayuga County
APN
055200A11000000020490000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Auburn, NY • 13021
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Auburn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 3500 Franklin Street Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $224,000 and $389,900.
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