Mid Century Modern question

[Dublin ohio]

From an architect it is the average around the dwelling unit. In this case my lowest grade is the lower level and we ramp up to the upper level. In the end it may not matter to your point that the value of the lower level is the same as the upper. Its just strange to look at my house and think its a ranch with a walkout basement.

When dealing with fannie and freddie. Their guidlines state that that if area is partially below grade. It is a basement. Now you can deviate from that guidline when comparing apples to apples.

I get that similar homes around us may not have sold recently but if you have to compare my home to a split level (80% of the homes around me) do you give any value to the design. Can you use comps that sold 2 to 3 years ago that are more similar?

You must be in northern UA, Probably north of Zollinger. Using older sales as additional support is not generally a problem. But vast majority of lenders will require 3 sales within the past 12 months. Using older sales in UA generally require substantial market conditions (date of sale) adjustment. Due to the rate of appreciation in UA over the past 3 years.

 

[sputnam]

Whether or not a difference in design would require an adjustment is a market question. So the answer is... maybe.... maybe not.

 

[Dublin ohio]

The architect that designed your home ( Pierre Zoelly) has some very unique other properties that he has designed. See he taught at OSU back in the 50's and 60's. Your home has been marketed as a 1 story home every time it has sold. In my opinion. The one bedroom above grade will probably cause an appraiser at least as much of a challenge as the design. I am assuming that you have updated the house since you bought it back in 2014. The black and white kitchen and bath scheme when you bought it seems very dated and out of style. But was probably part of the overall appeal when it was built.