For Sale - $900k
The listing calls it a “Frank Lloyd Wright” inspired, but it is hard to say from the pictures so, for now, I am just going to take their word for it.
1 comment December 29th, 2005
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For Sale - $248k - NE Austin
This home is advertised as “Mediterranean” and certainly the owners want to think of it as such, but there are strong Eichler like qualities to it. You’ll need to bring some new furnishing, paint, and some touch-ups to get it all the way there though.
Thanks to Sarah for the pointer.
Add comment December 20th, 2005
For Sale - $399k - Highland Hills
This home is right around the corner from the mid-century homes pictured in the previous post.
1 comment December 14th, 2005
East Austin, Highland Hills
A couple of new build in East Austin and some mid-century homes over in the Highland Hills area.
4 comments December 14th, 2005
The Almost Modern.
I come across a lot of “almost” modern homes. I can ignore the contemporary new builds well enough, but it is the older mid-century ones that I keep coming back to, wondering what to do with them.
The biggest thing in their favor is the price. At $300k and under, there isn’t a lot of mid-century modern proper gems left. Stengers used to fall into that category, but their prices have climbed (rightly so over all) to above that by and large.
Stenger homes were built for the times. The target Stenger home price was under $20k. Depending on what formula you adhere to, that translate to roughly $150k. It is hard to image that happening in today’s developments. The agava is certainly trying. Stenger in the past has been described as a spec developer. That isn’t strictly true. Stenger bought quite a bit of land and then sought clients. The houses where not built without a buyer. He did, however, work off templates in many cases which where modified as the clients desire and budget allowed.
Anyhow, the point being, there isn’t a lot of options in the mid, low-end of market for existing modern stock so some compromises as well as creative remodels may be the best option available to many.
Below are a list of mid-century homes which have hints of modernism whether through initial design or later remodelling. All are under $500k, many in the $250k range. There are probably quite a few others out there and from time to time I’ll post a round up.
1 comment December 8th, 2005
North Austin - Walnut Creek, Braker
While investigating a lot up in North Austin, I came across a small clutch of mid-century homes which certainly share some modernist principles.
Click here for a small picture set
This area is just north of Braker, east of Lamar and west of I35 — Walnut Creek area.
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Btw, I decided against the lot for the time being but it is a very interesting one if you are looking to build.
1 comment December 8th, 2005
For Sale - $110k
I was just through this area today. There is actually a series of homes like this one on the street. 1950’s modern.
Small, yes. Needs a lot of work, yes.
Tons of potential though.
Bigger than average city lot (8700 square feet).
2 comments November 30th, 2005
agave development
A few of you have emailed about the agave development going on out east of the city. Sadly, I’ve not gone out there first hand so I can’t really comment first hand.
It does look very promising. Especially after recent drawings were put up (the first set didn’t really grab me). There is some discussion over at the Austin livemodern.com for those looking for some more info. (warning: the livemodern site has been flaky lately).
Realtor description:
Green Contemporary Neighborhood! agave will be a green built community with130 site specific designed homes by some of Austin’s most innovative and renowned architects. Prices will start at $160,000. Some homes will have downtown views and /or detached studios. Proposed amenities will include community parks and pool
5 comments November 28th, 2005