131 Wood Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205 $74,500 Sold For $74,750 on 4/11/22

c.1915 Queen Anne Home For Sale in Syracuse, NY

Exterior featured at 131 Wood Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205

OHU50K Notes

Open up the front porch again, and this Queen Anne Victorian can be the belle of the ball again. It is located in the South Salina Street Historic District in the Brighton neighborhood of Syracuse, an architecturally significant collection of residential, commercial and religious buildings.

Family History

It appears that the home was built around 1902-1903 by Edwin Collins Smith, a contractor, soon after his marriage to Mary Norton in 1898. The couple never had children but shared the home with different relatives until they sold it sometime before 1930.

The property changed hands to unknown persons until around 1954 when Wesley (aka Wes) G. Muller and his wife, Barbara Mitchell Muller, purchased the home. After working for the Syracuse Fire Department for 21 years, Wes retired in 1978, and began enjoying the winter months with Barbara in Clearwater, Florida. Wes was described in his 2010 obituary as a man who “made all who knew him feel important and special. He will be remembered by his family and many friends for his warm sense of humor, genuine kindness towards others, and inventive, sincere helpfulness. ” What a great epitaph!

4 bed
1 bath
Build date 1903
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Contact Realtor: Susan Li – Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

Realtor Comments

Historic Victorian Queen Anne style home for sale with original woodwork and detail adding to the charm often coveted in the vintage style homes. The first floor features an enclosed porch/entry that could be converted to a modernized mudroom. Upon entry you will notice the grandiose landing with original woodwork. There is a tri-story bow window which allows a lot of natural light and looks to be the perfect space to home your plants or a great spot to add built-in seating. There is a lot of living space on the first floor including a large living room and formal dining. The updated kitchen features new appliances and there is a built-in butler’s pantry with ample storage space and cabinets. All 4 bedrooms are good size. The attic could be converted to added living space, home gym, bonus room, home office. With some vision this house could be a grand home again, owner occupants would pay less than rent and could work on one project at a time. This could also be a solid investment property. Priced to sell!