1481 Red Sky

I'm going to finish out this week with two houses that are a bit different. I like to call them hill country modern, and while they aren't exactly my favorite style, I do love how uniquely Texas they are. Hill country modern homes are typically big. Because Texas. Architecturally they are modern/contemporary in design, and utilize a lot of limestone in the structure and interior. The interiors, while modern, tend to be pushed towards the traditional side especially kitchens and bathrooms. Most of them come with a pool too, and hopefully a view as good as this one.

Price: $2,550,000

Details: 5,834 sq/ft, 5 Bed, 6 Bath

78676Creede FitchJune 11, 2015Hill Country Modern, LuxuryComment

14 Sundown Pkwy

Ok, I get that this one needs a bit of imagination. This is a special kind of classic 80's contemporary that I saw a lot of in resort towns of Utah when I was a kid. The extensive use of wood siding can make it look a bit dated, but really it's just begging for a minor tweak. Think brutalist / Scandinavian. Just stain the exterior black, update some of the flooring to a white washed pine or oak, and prosper.

Price: $1,250,000

Details: 3,168 sq/ft, 4 Bed, 3 Bath

78746Creede FitchJune 10, 2015ModernComment

3414 Mount Bonnell

This Mount Bonnell beauty must have been amazingly spectacular when it was finished in 1968. Luckily time has been kind, and it's looking pretty darn good now. Looking at that pool I can just imagine all the soiree's I would have there. Oh, and that elevator?? Amazing.

Price: $1,850,000

Details: 2,822 sq/ft, 3 Bed, 3 Bath

Balcones, 78731Creede FitchJune 9, 2015Mid Century ModernComment

1011 E 15th

I think the ultimate test of modern is how well it stands up to the judgment of time. This 2006 East Austin project by KRDB looks just as relevant today as it did when it was built in 2006. The only thing that could make it better for a buyer would be 2006 pricing.

Price: $995,000

Details: 2,210 sq/ft, 3 Bed, 3 Bath

78702, East AustinCreede FitchJune 8, 2015KRDB, ModernComment

2813 Crest

It's crazy to see East Austin development keep pushing farther and farther east. I look at Crest street two years ago when I was looking for land to build on. The views are AMAZING but I felt like it was just too far out. Somehow, it seems a lot more reasonable now. I'm glad to see that the developer did a good job on the house too. Sure you can nitpick some of the interior (please developers, stop with the mosaic tiles) but overall it's a great space in a great location.

Price: $675,000

Details: 2,017 sq/ft, 3 Bed, 3 Bath

78702, East AustinCreede FitchJune 5, 2015Modern, New Construction Comment

1106 Bluebonnet

From the heart of Zilker, a classic A. D. Stenger home. Over the years it's seen some updating and an addition. From first blush, it looks like it was done well. It also appears to have a full walk out basement, which along with the addition pumps the square footage (and price) up significantly.

Price: $1,600,000

Details: 4,127 sq/ft, 4 Bed, 3 Bath

78704, ZilkerCreede FitchJune 4, 2015A.D. Stenger, Mid Century ModernComment