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Denver Mid-Century Homes For Sale | Week of Nov. 27, 2017

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Here’s a sample of the Denver mid-century modern homes for sale that we located for our clients this week. In our current sellers’ market, we’ve found the holiday season is a good time to buy as competition seems to lessen.

For those selling a home, we continue to see that proper pricing is critical. Even though our market is starting to see signs of normalizing, buyers continue to be wary of homes that remain on the market for more than 30 days.

Schedule a showing if you’d like to see any of these homes, or contact us to have a conversation about your real estate needs.

 

80% of our transactions are historic modern and vintage mid-century homes. We’ve specialized in this niche market since 2002, developing extensive knowledge and deepening a lifelong personal appreciation for what makes them great! We have also been here for our clients through good markets and bad so we know how to protect you in our currently shifting market.

Please contact us to find out how you will benefit from our extensive catalog and in-depth knowledge of Metro Denver’s vintage mid-century and historic modern architecture! 

Images courtesy of REColorado/Listing Brokerage

Eugene Sternberg’s Home

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Sternberg designed this home for his family in the early 60’s and lived here until he retired and moved to Evergreen in 1980. It has 4500+ square feet with a full walkout basement, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, and lots of outdoor living space. Sternberg was also responsible for the site planning of the subdivision, so it’s no surprise the house sits on a large lot and backs to open space.

If you look under the white and beige paint, Laura Ashley fabrics, and traditional furniture, there is a gorgeous mid-century modern home. It could be yours for somewhere around $1.5M.

 

Contact us when you are ready to utilize our in-depth knowledge and unique experience!

720.279.4884
shannon@5280mod.com

 

Listing Brokerage: The Kentwood Company.

5280mod – Happenings & Updates

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Arapahoe Acres has updated their website:

Arapahoe Acres

The AA site is created by the homeowners for the homeowners and contains a lot of text, so if you’re more interested in pictures then you want to go here:

Photos of Arapahoe Acres

There are also currently 3 midcentury modern homes for sale in Arapahoe Acres and one more on the way. Those of you on my mailing list are also aware of the Ed Hawkins designed home currently for sale in Southern Hills.


Speaking of Arapahoe Acres homeowners, Diane Wray Tomasso has recently published another Denver Historic Guide with Westword writer, Michael Paglia. The new guide is called “Mid-Century Modern House in Denver” which you can pick up at Tattered Cover or from Historic Denver, Inc.

If you don’t already have them, you may also want to pick up “Denver: The Modern City” (shown) and “The Arapahoe Acres Historic District” guides.

Art Deco Exhibit…

now until June 1st, at the Aurora History Museum.

“On display will be examples of how the Art Deco style was utilized in building design, furniture, domestic pieces, radios, lighting, kitchen appliances, jewelry, and much more.”

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Pictured above is the Buerger Brothers building at 17th & Champa. Designed by architect Montana S. Fallis (most likely with the assistance of his son Myrlin), it is considered one of Denver’s best examples of Art Deco design. Thankfully, the building was rehabilitated in the late 90’s after decades of neglect and has now been converted into residential lofts.

Looking for your own modern space?

I have added 2 more websites to help you with your search.

Boulder Mod

Mountain Mod

…and if you aren’t on my mailings list, please consider joining! Here is an example:

5280mod Newsletter

5280mod Explores Sternbergs' Summer Cabin

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Gene Sternberg (well known for his work in Arapahoe Acres) built this summer cabin in Evergreen back in 1952 and it recently came on the market, so I had to check it out.


As an Evergreen native, I spent many of my days exploring and horseback riding in the woods adjacent to this cabin. I have to assume that it will be scraped to make way for a new home as this is an excellent location and gorgeous setting.

(His signature butterfly roof)

5280 Mod – The Quest for Mod Homes in Denver Begins

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The first thing you should know about Mid-Century Modern Architecture in Metro Denver…

Did you know that the first post-World War II residential subdivision listed as an historic district in the National Register of Historic Places is located in Englewood, a suburb of Denver?

Arapahoe Acres – “Constructed between 1949 and 1957, it is a remarkable community of one hundred and twenty-four individually unique, modern homes.” (from the Arapahoe Acres Historic District website)


For more photos and information:
Arapahoe Acres

Thankfully, the architects, developer and conractor responsible for Arapahoe Acres didn’t stop there. There are unique pocket neighborhoods of mid-century mod homes, as well as individual homes scattered throughout the metro area.

I have catalogued dozens of these properties in my efforts to locate homes for my clients and will share my discoveries on this blog.

Questions? info@5280mod.com