For me, this is exactly the way I want to buy a mid century modern home, complete with popcorn ceiling and dated kitchen. It keeps the price down up front, and you can upgrade and customize as budget and time allows.
Price: $700,000
Details: 1,719 sf, 3 Bed, 2 Bath
Read MoreSmall, adorable, affordable and a good location. Honestly, what more could you really ask for. There aren’t many of these small 50’s east side homes left, and I’m glad to see this one all fixed up.
Price: $475,000
Details: 747 sf, 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Read MoreWhile quite traditional, this Dripping Springs home has just enough mid century modern architectural notes to make it appealing. The grey paint and patterned curtains definitely need to go, but some good furniture and art should take care of the rest.
Price: $899,000
Details: 3,013 sf, 4 Bed, 4 Bath
Read MoreThis 2 bed, 2 bath condo in the historic Brown Building is the perfect spacious pied a terre in downtown Austin. Besides being one of my favorite historic condo’s in the city, owners get to take advantage of a significant property tax savings thanks to it’s historic designation.
Price: $699,000
Details: 1,282 sf, 2 Bed, 2 Bath
Read MoreI love the visual tension of old and new next to each other. With a historic house like this the goal is always to celebrate the good things, like those gorgeous floors and woodwork, and blend in tasteful updates like the modern-but-not-too-modern kitchen and bathroom. It’s a tricky balance but this house nailed it.
Price: $969,000
Details: 1,491 sf, 3 Bed, 3 Bath
Read MoreThere is always a fine line between looking playful and looking gimmicky when it comes to interiors. With this house the repeated use of the arch found in the wet bar manages to get it just right. Of course it doesn’t hurt that the rest of the finishes are tastefully done too.
Price:$699,999
Details: 1,532 sf, 3 Bed, 2 Bath
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