Property For Sale

307 N. Van Buren Street

| Auburn

$399,900
Built: 1890 —
4,104 SQ. FEET
CONTACT:
Matthew Kruse, Realtor
260-414-2020

This historic Auburn house boasts significant heritage and eye-catching interior design. The house was built in 1890 for Charles Eckhart, founder of Eckhart Carriage Company, which he turned over to his sons, who started manufacturing automobiles in 1900, and their company became the Auburn Automobile Company. This house was also previously owned by Auburn Mayor John Foley.

The 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath house is a brownstone and stucco combination, with historic features including plaster interior walls and two gas fireplaces with marble mantels. Four upstairs bedrooms have original hardwood floors, as does the den.

Several improvements were undertaken in 2021, including the tuckpointing and replastering of the brownstone and exterior fireplaces. The kitchen was remodeled at the same time, with original cabinets from house reconfigured and painted, and new quartz countertops, marble backsplash, and appliances added. A new walk-in pantry and mud room were also added. The primary bathroom was also remodeled, with all new fixtures and flooring. Luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed on the entire first floor, along with new windows on the north side of the house. The second-floor full bathroom has new luxury vinyl plank flooring that was installed in 2022. A new vanity and stool were installed in the half bath in 2015. The roof and furnace were both replaced in 2009.

Other notable features include a large, covered front porch; rear deck and paver patio, and privacy fenced-in side yard. The house includes a stairway to the third, unfinished and floored attic. There is a full basement under the entire house with rec and family rooms, full bathroom, and two large storage areas. The property includes a two-car carriage house with second floor for storage, along with a one-car carport. Garage has 200 amp service to handle electric car charging. Appliances and dining room furniture come with the house. See additional photos of the property.