3601 Oak Springs

This will be a very interesting one to watch. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a very well done east Austin compound. Both the 1,600 sf main house and the 1,100 sf secondary house are well done, better than most in fact. The whole thing was actually for sale this spring for $850k (and didn't sell) so I don’t understand why the new price increase.

Price: $1,200,000

Details: 2,700 sqft, 2 Bed, 4 Bath

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1111 W 31st : Leonard Lundgren

Unfortunately this one is doubly depressing. This 1953 mid century modern home designed by architect Leonard Lundgren is being billed as a tear down, with demo permit already approved. The high price tag comes from the large amount of land, which is where it gets even sadder. The adjacent lot that is being included in the sale is the former site for the William O’Connell designed home we featured last year. The home unfortunately is no longer with us. Pour one out for Austin architecture today. :(

Price: $2,550,000

Details: 1,383 sqft, 3 Bed, 2 Bath

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500 Franklin

There is a lot to love (and a little to hate) with this one. I appreciate that they’ve deviated from the standard materials and tried something new, like the corrugated siding. That deviation did lead to a few unfortunate tile decisions (not pictured below), but at least they are trying. Unit B is also available for $462k.

Price: $699,000

Details: 2,200 sqft, 3 Bed, 3 Bath

Price: $699,000

Details: 2,200 sqft, 3 Bed, 3 Bath

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908 Bluebonnet

I don’t see any documentation that this is an A.D. Stenger home but it’s certainly in the right area and the right time to be. Even if it wasn’t designed by him I have a feeling he would have approved. Great clerestory windows and wood paneling throughout and it’s fairly well maintained. Hopefully an mid century modern enthusiast with good taste picks this one up.

Price: $1,290,000

Details: 2,799 sqft, 4 Bed, 3 Bath

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