Own a piece of local history at 31 Richardson Avenue! Steeped in rich historical provenance, this home originally known as 31 Union Street was once owned by Thomas Elliott and Ann Marie Stewart Elliott, Harriet Tubman’s trusted handyman and niece. Beyond its celebrated heritage, this versatile property offers incredible potential, featuring a functional residential layout with classic charm, a spacious yard, and a two sided detached garage. The garage offers a unique setup, one side was previously utilized as an approved dog grooming business, while the other provides ample space for parking or extra storage. Notably, the property includes an active Special Use Permit approved by the City of Auburn Planning Board that transfers directly to the new owner provided existing site plan conditions and requirements are maintained, along with a dedicated basement grinder pump system routing garage drainage to the city sewer. Conveniently situated near local parks, schools, shopping, and downtown Auburn amenities, this turn-key property is ready for its next owner!
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Price cut: $13K (9/21)
$166,900
31 Richardson Ave, Auburn, NY 13021
2beds
719sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.51 Acres Lot
$162,700 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious yardClassic charmTwo sided detached garageFunctional residential layout
- 27 days
- 1,810
- 101
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Keller Williams Syracuse 315-701-6900,
Michelle Lowe 315-406-4345
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: S1712471
Originating MLS: Syracuse
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Varies
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 719
- Total interior livable area: 719 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Water Available, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Enclosed Porch, Gravel Driveway, Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 123 x 178
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 05010012302200010290010000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Auburn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,315
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$162,700
$155,000 - $171,000
$1,516/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $166,900-7.2%$232/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900$250/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2024 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2023 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2022 | -- | $102,200 +25.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $81,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $81,500 +16.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $70,200 +3.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $67,900 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $1,201 +2.3% | $66,200 |
| 2016 | $1,174 | $66,200 |
| 2015 | $1,174 | $66,200 |
| 2014 | $1,174 | $66,200 -2.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $68,200 +3.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $65,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $65,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $65,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $65,700 +101.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $32,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,600 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $31,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 13021
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Auburn
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





