How many people have dreamed of living in the Dowd House Mansion?!?! Step into the charm and grandeur of this historic Greek Revival home, circa 1880s, offering three stories of incredible character and rich local lore! Previously known as the Dowd Mansion, according to the Salamanca Historical Society, Judge Dowd hosted several political notables including President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor! The Roosevelt’s actually slept at the Dowd House! In 1886, it became the first house in Salamanca, NY to have a bathtub! This one-of-a-kind property is filled with timeless appeal and remarkable potential. While it is in need of restoration and cosmetic updating, the home appears to retain solid bones, and major improvements have already begun, including updated plumbing and a renovated third floor efficiency apartment. Whether you dream of restoring it to its original elegance, creating a stunning private residence, or transforming it into a charming bed and breakfast, this is a rare opportunity for a buyer with vision, passion, and appreciation for historic homes! Priced to sell, this diamond in the rough is ready for its next chapter! *Photos are from when home was previously listed*.
Property Details
Price:
$69,900
MLS #:
B1673151
Status:
Active
Beds:
7
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
SingleFamilyResidence
Neighborhood:
salamancacity041600
Listed Date:
Apr 13, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,344
Total Sq Ft:
3,344
Lot Size:
22,176 sqft / 0.51 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
School District:
Salamanca
Interior
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, See Remarks
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Zoned
Fireplaces Total
6
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Varies
Heating
Electric, Zoned, Baseboard
Interior Features
Attic, Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Home Office, Second Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom On Main Level, In Law Floorplan
Laundry Features
Upper Level
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
Greek Revival
Construction Materials
Wood Siding, Pex Plumbing
Exterior Features
Concrete Driveway
Garage Spaces
1
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Parking Features
Detached, Garage
Patio And Porch Features
Open, Porch
Roof
Slate, Tile
Stories
3
Financial
Taxes
$1,446
Map
Community
- Address44 South Main Street Salamanca NY
- CitySalamanca
- CountyCattaraugus
- Zip Code14779
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Salamanca as of Jul 16, 2026
15
Single Family Listed
87
Avg DOM
94
Avg $ / SqFt
$159,140
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 44 South Main Street Salamanca NY is a Single Family for sale in Salamanca, NY, 14779. It is listed for $69,900 and features 7 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 3,344 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1900. The current price per square foot is $21. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Salamanca is $94. The average listing price for Single Family in Salamanca is $159,140.
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Salamanca, NY