3941 Balcones
February 28th, 2008
This is a lovely mid-century modern home on Balcones. Thanks to Robert Nash (of modernaustin.net), I was able to take an extensive photo set and talk with the original owner.
The architect was Pat Riley (sp?). Someone who I have never run across of before. This is a classic southern California modern influenced design. Much of the home is in original condition though there have been some updates over the years.
The owners also have some lovely Danish modern furniture.
Sadly, the original owners are moving. This house will be hitting the market next week. Given the extremely nice location (near the top of the hill, water views) and the area, I am guessing close to $1MM will be the listing price. Next door is an absolutely huge Spanish affair that demonstrates the pressure and direction of that area.
Hopefully, someone who loves this house for what it is will step up and save it from being torn down.
Click here for a 61 photo slideshow (going to take you to flickr).
UPDATE: Hit the market today. $760k. Actually that seems like a pretty decent price given that area and the other homes. House is a bit bigger than I thought as well. Anyone want to give me, oh about $360k so I can get it to reseasonable mortgage payments? MLS Listing here. Not pictures yet but I gander the set I took will actually provide more detail.
Please buy this and preserve this great home.
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5 Comments Add your own
1. craig d | February 21st, 2008 at 7:47 pm
Incredible home and on my favorite street. I have the same aluminum sconces in my 1959 home in West Lake. I’m sure I’m the only one to notice the OU welcome mat. Go Sooners! It amazes me how few (and quickly fewer) MCMs there are in Austin. Every one is precious at this point. You couldn’t help but hit a Bruce Goff if you threw a rock in Norman.
2. Siobhan | February 22nd, 2008 at 9:34 am
Just beautiful. Really, and what amazing taste.
3. Mark | March 4th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
It’s Pending (after 4 DOM). I think this one will fall into the hands of the right buyer.
4. Eileen | March 6th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Let’s hope! A friend had an offer nearly 100k OVER asking and did NOT get it—pray it’s not a builder who got it!
5. Dale Herron | March 16th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Wow! Amazing home! Thanks for posting the pictures.
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