1311 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
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1311 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
1311 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
1311 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
1311 Columbia Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
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1311 Columbia Street Lafayette, IN 47901

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,560 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Site-Built Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,560 sqft

MLS Listing ID 202633381

Style Three Story

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,560

Total Fin. Sqft 2560

Year Built 1913

Annual Tax Amount $2,649

Lot Size 0.254 Acres

Property Sub-Type Site-Built Home

Property Description

This is a rare opportunity to own a historic home in the heart of Downtown Lafayette! The Wagner-Shambaugh House was built in 1913 for sisters Laura, Philomena, and Lucille Wagner, who had previously lived with their father, John Wagner, on North 4th Street. A German immigrant and prominent beer baron, John Wagner was associated with the famed Thieme & Wagner Brewing Company. The house reflects a mixture of Colonial Revival and Classical Revival styles, befitting the prominence of the Wagner family at the time. In 1925, Gertrude Shambaugh purchased the home and lived there until 1981. A pioneering businesswoman, Shambaugh was one of the first women in the country to own and operate her own automobile dealerships. Her long association with the house became an important part of its history. The home also retains a special connection to the Wagner family's earlier residence at 715 N. 4th Street, built in the 1850s. The Baroque Revival chandeliers in the living room and dining room were brought to the 1913 house by the Wagner sisters from their original home, preserving a tangible piece of the family's earlier history within their new residence. After decades of history and changing ownership, the Wagner-Shambaugh House was brought back to life by the Robinson family in the late 20th century. Their efforts helped preserve the home's architectural character and the stories of the families who shaped its history, allowing the Wagner-Shambaugh House to remain a lasting reminder of Lafayette's architectural and cultural heritage. Schedule a tour today to view this amazing property on a large lot within walking distance to Historic Main Street! Contact listing agent for more information about property details.

Location

State IN

County Tippecanoe County

Area Tippecanoe County

Direction West down Columbia Street hill. Property on the left.

Rooms

Family Room 19 x 15

Basement Walk-Out Basement, Unfinished

Dining Room 14 x 12

Kitchen Main, 11 x 15

Interior

Heating Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood Floors, Carpet, Tile, Other

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living/Great Rm, One

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Window Treatments, Dryer-Electric, Kitchen Exhaust Hood, Oven-Gas, Range-Gas, Water Heater Gas

Laundry Upper, 10 x 15

Exterior

Parking Features Attached

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Partial, Privacy, Wood

Amenities Available Attic-Walk-up, Built-In Bookcase, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Solid Surf, Crown Molding, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Disposal, Dryer Hook Up Electric, Garage Door Opener, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Porch Enclosed, Porch Screened, Range/Oven Hook Up Gas, Tub/Shower Combination, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Washer Hook-Up, Custom Cabinetry

Roof Type Asphalt,Rubber

Building

Lot Description Level, Slope, Historic Designation, 0-2.9999

Story 3

Foundation Walk-Out Basement, Unfinished

Sewer City

Water City

Architectural Style Colonial, Historic

Structure Type Brick,Other

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Murdock

Middle Schools Sunnyside/Tecumseh

High Schools Jefferson

School District Lafayette

Others

Financing Cash,Conventional

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