60's-70's contemporary homes

[Peter LeQuire]

I've got a splitting headache.

 

[Mike Garrett RAA]

First, the property that is the subject of this thread would fit nicely in most areas of MY MARKET.

Second, yes...if you have a bias that would preclude you from being objective in the performance of the appraisal you should withdraw from the assignment.

Next...you all need a copy of Henry Harrison's book "Houses". I have the 3rd edition and don't know if that is the most current (1998) but it sure helps defining a particular style on a "nationaly accepted level".

I would call the house in quesiton a "split entry bi-level" which is very common in lower priced single family housing IN MY MARKET.

 

[Mike Boyd]

There are many, many homes built with no specific architectural style. I have an friend who is an architect and he calls them "Carpenter Gothic."

 

[residentialguy]

I've got a splitting headache.

It's a raised headache.

 

[Smokey Bear]

The title of this thread makes me shudder. I just can't read it. Too scary!

 

[DMZwerg]

It's a raised headache.

Are you certain it isn't a split-entry bi-level raised headache? :laugh:

 

[Caligirl]

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.

I live in California *but* I'd love to renovate and decorate a contemporary home like this (couldn't copy the photo). Too cool. I'm thinking distressed wood floor with a coat of matte black paint, stark white walls, black and white photos with metal frames, and lots of stainless. NICE

 

[prasercat]

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:

I would not use terms like, split-level, ranch, etc., to describe the upper home. Its a modern style home. If its dated, then its a dated modern. If it fits contemporary tastes on the interior (apart from the style of the shell), then its a contemporary modern. If it has Art Deco elements and a Southwestern style combined with functionality and materials that match current market expectations, then its a Contemporary Modern-Deco-Southwest Styled home.

The bottom picture is what happens when a Bi-level has sex with a split level. The child didn't get the split level roof design and that indicates the floor levels inside are that of a bi-level and not split. I'd call it a bi-level; however, it may be a bi-level with a walkout basement (can't see the back side).

There is a lot of cross-breeding going on with design, so reaching out for the "standard" definition of what something is can often be misleading. I'd rather see something for what it is and make up my own terminology. Like the DARTH VADER HELMET design - Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't appraise that house - I do count my blessings!

 

[Cicada]

There definitely is a mid-mod sub market in Las Vegas. It seems to be waining with the economic conditions but there are many buyers that are really only interested in that style and many will pay a premium for it.

 

[Scott R Marshall]

Design styles. What a headache. While some are easy (in my market pueblo, northern New Mexico, ranch, Mediterranean are the predominant) there is just too many differing opinions and emerging styles. Some blend multiple styles. Some people want to equate home styles with "architectural art".

Here are my nominees for cubist and abstract.