Now even more affordable with a lower price AND the seller is providing an interest rate buy-down (up to 1% lower)! Coupling this with the DREAM grant funds, if you qualify, makes this home an exceptional value in the heart of Auburn’s vibrant neighborhood. This property presents an ideal opportunity for savvy investors seeking strong rental potential or owner-occupants looking for affordable entry into one of the region’s most culturally rich and accessible neighborhoods. You’ll enjoy the 3/4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large windows with newer windows allowing natural light to shine in, a full walkout basement to the huge fenced-in backyard, deck, & original wood details throughout. Step outside your door and you’re immersed in authentic city living – downtown’s thriving culinary scene, craft breweries like Prison City Pub and Shepherd’s Brewing Company, the acclaimed Auburn Public Theater, and a Wegmans anchoring the downtown district are all within easy walking distance. Location defines this opportunity. Auburn sits strategically along Routes 5 & 20, providing seamless connectivity throughout the Finger Lakes region and beyond. Syracuse lies just 25 miles east via Route 690, while the New York State Thruway (I-90) is minutes away via Exit 40 or Exit 41, making commutes to Rochester, Syracuse, or anywhere along the corridor remarkably convenient. Auburn isn’t just surviving – it’s thriving. Known as “History’s Hometown,” the city has invested heavily in downtown revitalization, creating inviting public spaces, uniform streetscaping, and a flourishing arts scene with First Friday celebrations and year-round cultural events. Just 2.5 miles away, Owasco Lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, and waterfront dining at Emerson Park. The surrounding Finger Lakes wine country features over 120 wineries, scenic hiking trails, and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether you’re building a rental portfolio in one of New York’s most affordable housing markets or securing your own residence in a neighborhood where community connection thrives, 86 Nelson Street delivers.
List Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
List Office Phone: 585-362-8900
Listing Id: R1652403
Lot Features: Rectangular, RectangularLot, ResidentialLot
Lot Acres: 0.21
Lot Dimensions: 66X140
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Middle School District: Auburn
Status: Active
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Photos: 26
Possession: CloseOfEscrow
Postal City: Auburn
Road Frontage: CityStreet
Roof: Asphalt
StateOrProvince: NY
Stories: 2
Street Name: Nelson
Street Number: 86
Street Number Numeric: 86
Street Suffix: Street
Total Taxes: 4135
Assessed Value: 106000
Town: Not Applicable
Utilities: SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Year Built: 1890
YearBuiltDetails: Existing
Amenities and Features
Other Features
Basement Y/N 1
BedroomOnMainLevel
BlacktopDriveway
Deck
Dishwasher
Fence
Fireplace Y/N
Garage Y/N
GasOven
GasRange
GasWaterHeater
Has a Main Level Bedroom
Has Heating System
KitchenIsland
Main Level Bedrooms 0
Refrigerator
SeparateFormalDiningRoom
SeparateFormalLivingRoom
Courtesy Of : Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
585-362-8900
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