Historic 1847 Greek Revival Mansion in Thomas Edison’s Birthplace Heads to Auction with $485,000 Reserve

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Contact: Bill Evans, Auction Ohio Real Estate Phone: (614) 975-0960 Email: [email protected] Website: https://listings.auctionohiorealestate.com/auctions/15056/lot/557467-128-south-center-street-milan-oh-44846

Historic 1847 Greek Revival Mansion in Thomas Edison’s Birthplace Heads to Auction with $485,000 Reserve

MILAN, OHIO — [DATE] — A rare opportunity to own one of northern Ohio’s most distinguished historic homes will be decided at auction on June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with live and online bidding available. The c.1847 Greek Revival mansion at 128 South Center Street goes to the block with a reserve of just $485,000. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and fully renovated in recent years, the property offers a turnkey path into a class of home that almost never trades publicly — and rarer still on auction terms.

Situated in the heart of the Milan Historic District — a community best known as the birthplace of Thomas Alva Edison — the 3,775-square-foot home sits on roughly half an acre and most recently operated as the White Dog Bed & Breakfast. The current owners returned the property to a single-family residence after a comprehensive renovation that preserved its 19th-century character while introducing modern systems and finishes throughout.

The home features three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, including a newly built first-floor primary suite with a walk-in closet, dedicated laundry, a spa-style bath, and a wet room. Two ensuite bedrooms and a shared sitting area occupy the second floor. The reimagined kitchen and butler’s pantry include two full-size refrigerator-freezers and generous storage, and a formal dining room anchors the main level. A whole-house Generac generator, a three-car two-story garage with a covered veranda, a separate outbuilding, and professionally designed landscaping with a low-voltage-lit butterfly garden round out the property.

Milan, located twelve miles southeast of Sandusky along the Huron River, retains a remarkable concentration of mid-19th-century architecture, including Greek Revival, Italianate, and Second Empire homes built during the village’s heyday as an inland grain port. The Edison Birthplace Museum, several historic churches, and the village park are all within walking distance of 128 South Center.

The auction will be conducted by Auction Ohio Real Estate, co-brokered by The Agency Cleveland Northcoast, on June 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with live and online bidding available. Live bidding will take place at 1 N. Main Street, Milan, OH 44846 (The Milan Wine Post). Property previews are scheduled for Sunday, May 24 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Sunday, June 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM; and Sunday, June 21 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Registration, terms, and the full property information package are available at https://listings.auctionohiorealestate.com/auctions/15056/lot/557467-128-south-center-street-milan-oh-44846 or by contacting Bill Evans at (614) 975-0960 or [email protected].