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Affordable Mid-Century Modern Homes

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Since 2002, we have been focused on helping mod enthusiasts locate affordable mid-century modern homes throughout Metro Denver.  Here are 4 examples of the kind of MCM homes we locate for our clients on a daily basis…all of them priced under $200k! 

Stanbro Real Estate llc, the new home of 5280mod, is a full service brokerage helping buyers AND NOW sellers. Contact us when you are ready to put our knowledge of historic modern architecture and passion for preservation to work for you!

 

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

West Side MCM Gem – Needs Some Love

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This is a large home given that it was built in the late 40’s (that’s right – 1940’s.) 1800+ square feet on the main level with another 826 square feet in the basement. The home has 3 bd/3ba, 2 car attached garage, flagstone floor, cool office nook, mountain views and large lot (7/10 of an acre.) The basement is a recently updated “mother-in-law” apartment, but the rest of the home is very original. Under $300K.

 

Stanbro Real Estate llc, the new home of 5280mod, is a full service brokerage helping buyers AND NOW sellers. Contact us when you are ready to put our unique knowledge and experience to work for you!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

 

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Listing Brokerage: Vision Real Estate

Affordable Mid-Century Modern

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#1 – Under $225K in North Metro area. 2800+ sq.ft., 3bd/2ba, basement, 2-sided fireplace

 

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#2 – Under $200K in North Metro area. 3,200+ square feet, 3bd/2ba, fireplace, basement, city views

 

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#3 – House #3 – Under $300K in West Metro. 2,600+ square feet, 3bd/2ba, 2 fireplaces

 

 We scour sources daily looking for mid-century modern homes for sale. We also have a catalog of available homes that are not listed for sale in the traditional market.

Contact us for more info!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

Green Mountain Renovation

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Many of you have asked to see  before/after shots from my clients’ homes. So here is the first of what will hopefully be hundreds…

Those of you who have been on my mailing list for a while may remember this 60’s raised ranch home on Green Mountain. Here are a couple of “before” pictures from the MLS:

This home is still a work in progress, but the owner did a major overhaul of the main floor. Here is a before and after from the livingroom. Hard to believe it is the same house.

I’m not sure what the faux wall finish was supposed to mimic, but the result was something akin to the inside of  a human intestine. Other then the decorative beams, there were no original details or finishes still intact. This home was a good candidate for a contemporary modern update.

The original brick fireplace was removed to open the entryway and bring more light into the livingroom. A large window was also restored in the livingroom. The original galley kitchen was rearranged and walls opened to the living and dining areas.

Click the photo below to see a slideshow of additional updates:

 

Architecture/Design by:   VaST

Building Contractor:          MOD, Inc.

5280mod The Adventure Continues…

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The neighborhood I’m highlighting today is located just west of Denver in Lakewood. Keep in mind that the City of Lakewood did not come into existence until 1969. This was a rural area used primarily for farming or ranching and the early (1950’s) subdivisions still have that rural feeling today. By rural I mean large 1/2+ acre lots with no sidewalks and zoned for horses.

Of course the lack of sidewalks probably had to do more with the lack of a city to establish requirements, or provide basic services like water and sewer. That’s right! These homes initially each had a well, a septic system and an outdoor trash incinerator. (If you’ve ever been in an older home with a seemingly arbitrary strip of concrete leading from the back door to the back of the yard…there once was an incinerator there)

Here are a few of my favorites:
Usonian modern home Lakewood Colorado

midcentury modern ranch Lakewood Colorado

midcentury modern home Lakewood Colorado

midcentury modest home Lakewood Colorado
This subdivision was created in the 1950’s and each lot was sold to individuals for them to build whatever they wished. So, each home is unique. But only a handful of the homes fall under the “Modern” category.

More on Denver metro modern homes: 5280mod.com

Unique Architecture – Unique Agent

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Unique Agent

I’m that one in a million, unique agent who will actually tell you:

“this house is not your best investment option and here’s why…”

or

“the seller’s agent offered me an additional 1/2% on my commission to convince you to write a full price offer” (a.k.a. I’ve been offered a bribe to put the sellers’ interests and my own ahead of yours -my clients.)

My clients should feel that I helped them buy their home, not that I sold them a house.

You hire an “agent” because you want to be well advised and protected. Unfortunately, in real estate today, agents work to protect the “transaction.” Most “agents” in Colorado work as Transaction Brokers which relieves them of almost all fiduciary responsibilities to their clients. (Of course they still charge hefty old school commissions for a fraction of the work.)

All Realtors are not the same. While most brokers spend time and money honing their sales techniques and how to overcome your objections (that voice in your head that says “this doesn’t seem right”) I am researching homes, architects, financing, lenders, neighborhoods, builders and market trends.

Please contact me for an interview when you’re ready to purchase your next home.

Email: info@5280mod.com

Cell: 303.884.4016

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