60's-70's contemporary homes

[Andy Taylor]

This contemporary that was built in 1955 is in our MLS. Interior very dated. Only updates the original owner made appears to have been done was some wallpaper in the kitchen in the '80's. No central HVAC. Has multiple window a.c. units, a mix of electric baseboard heaters and electric wall mounted heaters. With the design(slab foundation and no attic) there is no way to hide any ductwork for a central HVAC system. Guess you could install some type of overhead exposed duct type system. In its setting it could be a cool house but the cost to update and modernize would most likely be cost prohibitive unless the selller's made some seroius price concessions. And no that is not a missile sticking up from the roof-its the chimney for a two sided fireplace.

 

[DMZwerg]

"Contemporary" or "Split-Level"? Our old "split level" homes tend to be rather difficult sellers. Contemporary varies with the extremity of the design imho...

split level

Top picture is of the Prairie Style AFAICT whereas the lower picture would often be called a "split-level" by some RE Agents to me it would depend if a walk-way connected the ends at the top and if so a case could be made for it being a "raised ranch" rather than a true split-level. :icon_mrgreen:

 

[AnonApprsr]

That's a raised ranch.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

You walk in the foyer...see steps. You have to go UP to a level on either side, or DOWN to the garage and the lower right area...It is a split level.

"Raised" ranch is a silly term....but if you insist, this is what I called a raised ranch - the entry door is level with the upper level not half way between floors and there is no overhang on the upper level

 

[AnonApprsr]

They're both raised ranches. If you want to be fancy, one is a split level raised ranch and the other is not.

 

[Michigander]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Personally I absolutely love the contemporary styles of the 50's and 60's in SE Michigan. I would love to buy one, but the ones in Ann Arbor happen to be far too expensive for my wallet. I would say it depends on your location as well, as in A2 they still sell very well and there is a whole host of people who love them and will buy them given the opportunity. Metcalfe is one of my favorites, and almost anything with a Prairie inspired design.

 

[residentialguy]

That bottom photo is a split entry, not a split level or raised ranch. You walk into the foyer/entry area (typically 7x5) and you can either walk 1/2 flight up or down. Raised ranch you walk up to the main level entrance. Split level, you typically walk in on the main 1/2 level and can walk up to another level or down to another level or 2. It's like a ranch that was cut in half and one half was raised up. Many times Modified 2 stories can be similar to 4 level splits.

 

[hglenbetts]

You walk in the foyer...see steps. You have to go UP to a level on either side, or DOWN to the garage and the lower right area...It is a split level.

"Raised" ranch is a silly term....but if you insist, this is what I called a raised ranch - the entry door is level with the upper level not half way between floors and there is no overhang on the upper level

Real estate markets differ on what is what, but I'm with Terrell on this one.

 

[AnonApprsr]

*Puts hands in ears" lalalalallalalalala I can't hear you!

 

[redfish]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Personally I absolutely love the contemporary styles of the 50's and 60's in SE Michigan. I would love to buy one, but the ones in Ann Arbor happen to be far too expensive for my wallet. I would say it depends on your location as well, as in A2 they still sell very well and there is a whole host of people who love them and will buy them given the opportunity. Metcalfe is one of my favorites, and almost anything with a Prairie inspired design.

I bet the U of M professors swoon over the contemps. The style does seem to appeal to most Liberals as well. AA is a perfect place for the style.

Coming to AA for the game this weekend. I'll be in the Pioneer lot in the RV section. Go Blue.