Former Wheeler’s Farm & Home Store building sold in Jordan

JORDAN — The former Wheeler’s Farm & Home Store in Jordan was recently sold.

The commercial building — which includes about 8,000 square feet, on three floors, as well as a 40-foot-by-100-foot steel building at the rear — was sold for $90,000, according to John Bouck, owner of Bouck Real Estate in Auburn, who arranged the sale.

The main building was constructed about 1812, and considered one of the oldest continually used commercial buildings in Central New York, per Bouck. It was originally constructed as a mill, then became a mill and feed store. In recent years, it was used as a hardware and feed store, under the name of Wheeler’s Farm and Home. Most recently, the store was closed, and the building remained vacant for several months, until sold by the Bouck firm.

Bouck said the historic building was acquired by Kenneth Bush III, whose family has been prominent in the area for many years. “Bush has a deep interest in the community and building, and has the intent of rehabilitating the building to keep its character, subsequently leasing to new businesses,” Bouck said in a news release. 

The building will need some work done to make it watertight, as well as make any structural repairs immediately necessary. 

It is expected the newer steel building will be used for storage of larger items, such as vehicles or equipment. It is in excellent condition, Bouck said, and is quite large, with about 4,000 square feet. In addition, the property includes 2.3 acres of land, with over 800 feet along Skaneateles Creek. While the main building needs some repair and updating, according to Bouck, it is well situated for any commercial business, with customer exposure at the end of the main street of the village.