22 McLallen St
Trumansburg, NY
If you’re drawn to homes with soul — ones that spark conversation, ones that feel grounded in both history and heart — 22 McLallen Street will speak to you.
On a quiet stretch of a tree-lined street in Trumansburg stands an earnest, two-story home that has outlasted empires of fashion, floods of technology, and the sheer absurdity of upstate winters — the Mud House, built in 1848 by William Himrod McLallen, son of one of the village’s founding families.
What makes it special? It was built from the ground up — quite literally — using sun-dried adobe brick, a material rarely (if ever) seen this far north. Nearly two centuries later, it’s still standing strong, a warm and weathered testament to creativity, craftsmanship, and quiet resilience.
It’s a one-of-a-kind historical original. Inside you’ll immediately feel the character that can’t be replicated — thick, earthen walls that hold warmth in winter and coolness in summer, original wood floors that have recorded generations of footsteps, and built-ins that reflect both practicality and pride.
Offering two bedrooms, two full baths, and around 1400 square feet of comfortable living space — it's manageable, cozy, and full of personality. The bountiful back deck overlooks a well manicured and landscaped fenced yard (don't miss the hammock!) ideal for birdwatching, morning coffee, or simply relaxing while the village hums quietly around you.
There’s municipal water and sewer, a detached garage, and a location that can’t be beat — just a short stroll to the local cafés, the Trumansburg Farmers Market, and the Conservatory of Fine Arts.
This is a home for someone who appreciates story as much as structure. It’s not your average Cape, Colonial, or Craftsman. In a region where wooden farmhouses rot and crumble, the Mud House keeps on breathing, one season at a time. This house will reward you for the next fifty years — just as it has every owner since 1848. It’s ready for its next caretaker to love it, live in it, and add their own chapter to one of Trumansburg’s most storied homes.
22 McLallen Street — The Mud House.
Built from the earth. Rooted in history. Waiting for you.