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Wednesday, 5 February 2020

‘Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood’ in Real Life: 4 Homes From Quentin Tarantino’s Tale

With the Academy Awards around the corner, Quentin Tarantino‘s “Once Upon a Time in … Hollywood” is ready to take a bow. Boasting 10 nominations—including best picture—the ode to Hollywood’s golden age is a kind of fairy tale that follows a fading actor, his stunt-double buddy, and the people involved in the all-too-real Charles Manson murders.

Throughout the story, Tarantino revisits and re-creates some notorious and legendary locations that set the scene for infamous (and famous) events.

The movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio as aging TV star Rick Dalton, who happens to live next door to the actress Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie). Dalton’s stunt double/driver/best friend, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), meanders through many landmarks of a bygone Southern California, from Spahn Ranch to the Van Nuys drive-in.

In honor of Tarantino’s love letter to Tinseltown, we unspooled some of the real-life locations from the movie. Lights, camera, action!

Sharon Tate’s house

In reality, Tate’s house, and the site of her gruesome murder along with four others by Manson’s followers, was located in Beverly Hills. The “Valley of the Dolls” actress had rented the home in Benedict Canyon with her husband, the director Roman Polanski, who was away at the time of her death.

Musician Trent Reznor reportedly rented the home in 1992, moving out a year later. In 1994, then-owner Alvin Weintraub razed the original 3,200-square-foot, European-style property, and replaced it with an 18,000-square-foot, Mediterranean-style estate known as Villa Bella. The infamous address of 10050 Cielo Drive was also changed—to 10066 Cielo Drive—to further distance the new home from its bloody past.

The current homeowner is reportedly writer and producer Jeff Franklin, creator of “Full House.” Given the premium location, the estate’s value is estimated to be in the tens of millions.

Tarantino wasn’t able to use the original home for his film, so he incorporated three different locations as stand-ins for the Tate residence, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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Rick Dalton’s house

In the movie, Dalton and Tate are next-door neighbors. However, the homes used as their on-screen houses are located in Studio City, according to Curbed. In fact, Dalton’s photogenic midcentury modern abode is “often used for movie shoots,” according to a video showcasing the property.

Currently off the market, the home was previously available for rent. Photos from an old listing show the 1964-built home as a time capsule of the era, with an open floor plan, glass doors that open to the pool, and terrazzo flooring.

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The Playboy mansion

A raucous on-screen party down the hill from Tate and Polanski’s home takes place at the Playboy mansion—and the real-life estate plays itself in the movie. The notorious party pad, once owned by Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, was sold for $100 million in 2016, a record price at the time.

The buyer, investor Daren Metropoulos, has restored the Holmby Hills estate to its former glory.

“I knew there was a special opportunity to collaborate together and feature the mansion in this thrilling project,” Metropoulos told the Hollywood Reporter. “The timing was excellent as the property has already begun to transform back to its original grandeur and has never looked more impressive.”

Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Playboy
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Spahn Movie Ranch

After picking up a hitchhiker, Pitt’s Booth finds himself on a run-down ranch. Once used to film TV shows and Westerns such as “Bonanza” and “The Lone Ranger,” it was now home to Manson and his followers.

The actual 55-acre ranch in Los Angeles County was purchased by George Spahn in the 1950s. By 1968, when he was in his 80s and going blind, he allowed Manson and his followers to live on the property in exchange for daily chores.

Spahn Movie Ranch
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The buildings on the historic ranch burned down in 1970, and the ranch is now part of the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park.

The nearby Corriganville Park—also once a movie ranch—was used as a stand-in for Spahn Ranch in Tarantino’s film.

Formerly owned by Ray “Crash” Corrigan, the park was “the filming site for over 3,500 movies, TV programs and commercials,” notes the park’s website. Today, it’s run by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and features five trails on 246 acres.

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Van Nuys Drive-In Theatre

In less fairy-tale-like digs, Pitt’s character lives with his dog in a trailer behind a drive-in movie theater. The Van Nuys Drive-in Movie Theatre portrayed in the movie was actually demolished in the 1990s. A school now stands on the site in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Amazingly, a drive-in theater in the L.A. area does still exist, and was used to replicate the late-’60s Van Nuys cinema experience. Located in Paramount, the Paramount Drive-In Movie Theater offers two screens, FM stereo sound through your car radio, and a snack bar.

One of the original drive-in theaters in L.A., it opened in 1947. With interest in outdoor movies waning, the theater shut down in 1992. But unlike many other drive-ins, this tale had a happy ending, and the theater reopened with all-new projection screens in 2014. Now, it’s had its Hollywood moment.

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Sequel: Manson murder house in Los Feliz

Technically, this location wasn’t part of the movie. But it is a real-life sequel to the fictionalized version of events told by Tarantino.

In July, a Los Feliz home that was a scene of Manson murders came on the market for almost $2 million.

In 1969, this Spanish-style residence was the site of the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, who were killed by Manson and his followers the day after they murdered the 26-year-old Tate and her four friends in Beverly Hills.

Unlike the infamous Tate address, this home appears to have had no problem selling. Two months after it came on the market for $1.9 million, it was sold for slightly less than the asking price. The buyer was “Ghost Adventures” star Zac Bagans, a collector of infamous and creepy memorabilia.

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Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Hal Linden Scores Quick Sale of His La Quinta Golf Retreat

“Barney Miller” star Hal Linden scored a quick sale of his gorgeous golf course getaway in La Quinta, CA.

The home was listed in November 2019 for $1,095,000, and a buyer quickly snatched it up for $1.07 million.

The 4,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style home is a golf lover’s dream and overlooks the sixth hole of the PGA WEST Stadium Course.

Deep in the Coachella Valley, La Quinta began as a desert resort in the 1920s. Nowadays, the bustling little town features restaurants, golf courses, tennis courts, a spa, and over 212 acres of parkland.

It’s also home to the nationally acclaimed Arnold Palmer Classic Course at Silver Rock Resort, the historic La Quinta Resort and Club, and the PGA WEST Golf Club and Resort. It’s also where you’ll find the Madison Club, an exclusive club that’s home to members of the Jenner clan.

Patio with views of the PGA WEST Stadium Course
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Small courtyard with statuary
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Golf course, water and mountain views.
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Linden’s former home takes full advantage of the area’s scenic setting. It features a spacious patio with a dining area, fire pit, statue, and hot tub. The home leans into the Mediterranean vibe complete with a clay tile roof and courtyard.

The noteworthy details inside the home include the living room ceiling lined with wood beams, and an angled skylight brightens the spacious kitchen. The breakfast nook features stained-glass windows and sliding glass doors to the small courtyard.

Linden, 88, is best known for playing police Capt. Barney Miller on the sitcom, which ran from 1975 to 1982. He received seven Primetime Emmy and three Golden Globe nominations for the role. He got his start in showbiz as a big-band singer and musician before moving to Broadway and TV. Linden continues to act, recently appearing in an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.”

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Rent Before You Buy? For This Frank Lloyd Wright Home, You Can’t Go Wrong

Frank Lloyd Wright home in Elmhurst, IL — realtor.com

Most of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Chicago-area homes are immediately north and west of the city in communities such as Glencoe and Oak Park.

But a Wright-designed home currently on the market for $850,000 sits even farther out, in Elmhurst, which is 20 miles west of downtown Chicago and within DuPage County.

Known as the F.B. Henderson house, the 5,500-square-foot, Prairie style–residence with five bedrooms and four bathrooms was commissioned in 1901. Wright’s signature stained-glass windows (a total of 80!), sprawling formal rooms, three brick fireplaces, maple floors, built-ins, wood-encased radiators, and compressed entrances are found throughout the home.

Those compressed doorways and the home’s half-acre lot also reinforce two key tenets of Wright’s designs: grand room entrances and seamless connections to nature.

Listed with Marilyn Fisher of LW Reedy Real Estate, the historic home has been on and off the market for years, with price points all over the map. The current list price is a reduction from its lowest asking price last year, at $949,999.

And if you don’t have enough to put a down payment or you’re looking to try a Wright house before committing to a purchase, there’s great news: This one is also available for rent at $4,000 per month.

Elmhurst College is a mile away, and other amenities—including a classic movie theater and the Elmhurst Art Museum—are also within walking distance. Accessing downtown Chicago is a breeze thanks to a Metra station just a mile away.

Four of the bedrooms are on the main level and second floor, while the fifth is on the lower level. The lower level is fully finished and could be turned into a home office, wine cellar, or rec room.

For Wright fans, this Illinois home is a rare and intriguing opportunity to experience the famed architect’s distinctive style before committing to a purchase.

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1 Bathroom, 2 Toilets: Will This Odd Upgrade Catch On?

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Double vanities are common in today’s bathrooms, but apparently having your own sink to spit in isn’t enough. Enter the latest trend in bathroom design: having not just one, but two toilets in the same loo.

That’s what was on display at the International Builders’ Show, an event where nearly 60,000 industry professionals gathered in January to tour the New American Home—a spec house in Henderson, NV, designed to highlight innovations in home construction.

Among the many stylistic flourishes—including curved exterior walls and multiple water features—the 6,428-square-foot, four-bedroom, five-bath home sported a master bathroom with two toilets, each in its own water closet. Talk about privacy!

The New American Home at the International Builders’ Show featured two toilets in the master bathroom.

Two toilets: The next big bathroom trend?

In a sense, having double toilets is understandable: If you have the room and the money, who wouldn’t want their own personal porcelain throne in a private stall? That way, both members of a couple can answer the call of nature in a convenient location at the same time—no one has to be exiled to the bathroom down the hall.

“The main benefit of double toilets would be that you and your partner can ‘do your business’ at the same time without having to leave the master suite,” says Drew Henry, founder of Design Dudes.

Furthermore, having one toilet per person allows each to customize the space to their taste.

“I understand the rationale behind it since toileting is highly personal, and with the advent of ‘supertoilets’ that include heated seats, night lights, and even Bluetooth syncing, you can have a variety of options tailored to individual preferences,” says Doris Pearlman, president and founder of Possibilities, an interior design firm in Denver.

Will two toilets catch on?

But are double potties really a must-have for the masses? Experts are divided on this question.

“Design could be a challenge if the space is small, but as long as the plan is well thought out, there shouldn’t be any pitfalls,” says Anna Shiwlall, owner of the interior design firm 27 Diamonds.

But others argue that depending on the layout, the extra plumbing that two toilets would entail might be challenging and costly. Henry has seen the issue of double toilets come up a lot, even on a recent episode of “House Hunters.”

“Two toilets were on the wife’s wish list at the start, and then she moved it up to a must-have,” Henry recalls. “But needless to say, the perk didn’t fit in their budget.”

The resale value of two toilets

No doubt, two toilets are certainly a conversation starter—and, some real estate agents argue, could be that extra something that might inspire luxury buyers to make an offer.

“If the home is large enough to accommodate two toilets, then it’ll definitely give it some ‘wow’ factor,” says Shiwlall.

But if space is tight, then the ROI on such a feature might be slim.

“If you have to give up a bedroom to create this large bathroom suite, it’s much harder to recoup your investment,” says Shiwlall.

Henry is also dubious whether such an upgrade is worth the money.

“In an average home, these doubles take up valuable space,” he says. “And in a luxe estate, a potential buyer will likely have ample budget to remodel the house to his taste anyway.”

And besides—aesthetically speaking, two toilets in their own stalls also run the risk of feeling more like a hotel than a home.

“A major design mistake to watch out for is making sure your home space doesn’t start to feel too commercial—as in, is this your master bathroom or an upscale gym locker room?” says Henry.

Some designers say that a better use of space would be a bigger shower instead.

“Most people are electing for a luxury shower experience, not two toilets in the bathroom,” Pearlman says. “So while this is fun to look at, it’s not relevant for today’s buyer.”

Other designers suggest that if space is plentiful, a better idea would be just to build two separate bathrooms.

“I’m getting more and more requests for his-and-her bathrooms in Southern California because couples need to get ready for work at the same time, and most can’t agree on a design style,” says Shiwlall. “So this way they have exactly what they want in their most intimate space.”

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This Southern Town Was Growing So Fast, It Passed a Ban on Growth

South Carolina highway 49 one evening in January — Swikar Patel for The Wall Street Journal

LAKE WYLIE, S.C.—This lakefront suburb of Charlotte, N.C., is among the Sunbelt’s strongest magnets for young families.

Since 2000, Lake Wylie has tripled in population to 12,000 on the strength of its good schools, low taxes and proximity to Charlotte’s jobs in the financial and technology sectors. But those schools are filling up, the water system frequently fails under increased demand and 20-mile commutes are stretching to 90 minutes.

Now, the town that grew too fast wants to stop growth.

In December, the York County Council, which is led by Republicans, put a 16-month moratorium on commercial and residential rezoning requests and consideration of any new apartment complexes or subdivisions. It is the most comprehensive ban so far in a state where fast-growing cities are temporarily blocking everything from dollar stores to student housing, the Municipal Association of South Carolina said.

“People say, ‘You’re a business owner. Why do you want to stop growth?’” said York County Councilmember Allison Love, a Republican who owns a jewelry store. “But we’ve passed the point of diminishing returns.”

Ms. Love collected thousands of signatures in support of a slowdown, some at community meetings she hosted during rush hour, thinking constituents would attend rather than be stuck in traffic.

Councilmember Allison Love at a community meeting with Lake Wylie residents.
Swikar Patel for The Wall Street Journal

She said Lake Wylie has been filling up with gas stations and look-alike subdivisions (“I call them ‘Whovilles’”) with no plan for what type of development is needed. There are seven car washes and six self-storage facilities along the town’s main artery, but few restaurants and doctors’ offices.

“It’s like getting in the cafeteria line and you said, ‘OK, you got baked fish, spaghetti,’ so you take some, then you get down the line and say, ‘Oh, that fried chicken looks good,’ and then you get to the end and you don’t have room for the banana pudding,” Ms. Love said. “We don’t have room for the banana pudding.”

Booming towns across the Sunbelt are struggling to unwind the unintended consequences of growth. After years of taking a hands-off approach, they now find themselves without the tax structures or long-term infrastructure plans needed to deal with the present and help shape their future.

More than 80% of Lake Wylie’s population was born in another state and 40% of its households have school-age children, according to the U.S. Census.

The local school district is seeking to pay for at least three new schools with a $15,000 impact fee applied to the cost of a newly built house. The Clover School District, which includes Lake Wylie, modeled its proposal on the neighboring Fort Mill School District, which saw a slowdown in construction after raising its fee two years ago to $18,000 from $2,500.

The Home Builders Association of South Carolina and a coalition of other builders are challenging the Fort Mill school fee in a lawsuit, saying it is so “excessive it shocks the conscience” and four times the national average of $4,700. The median list price for a home in Lake Wylie is $344,000, according to Realtor.com.

Paddlers Cove in Lake Wylie.
Swikar Patel for The Wall Street Journal

The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce supports the measures as a “pause” for local government to catch up.

“It’s all happened so quickly,” Chamber President Susan Bromfield said. “You want growth, but you want planned growth.”

Sara McCauley fears it is too little, too late. She said her family fled “a life on pavement” in a small rental house in San Jose, Calif., in 2011 for a five-bedroom house a stone’s throw from the lake. Since then, her husband’s commute time doubled, her child’s class size has grown to 26 from 20 and the water system has failed so frequently that she stockpiles gallons of store-bought water.

“We are sick of the traffic and constant construction and water main breaks,” said Ms. McCauley, a 42-year-old mother of three. “Everything is just behind.”

Sara McCauley (back) puts a jacket on her daughter Annaliese McCauley before they head off to school.
Swikar Patel for The Wall Street Journal

For decades, Lake Wylie was a sleepy home to a summer camp and family fishing cabins in forested coves linked by gravel roads.

Over the years, the city of Charlotte gradually sprawled into South Carolina, with houses sprouting up on both sides of Lake Wylie, which straddles the state line. The banking-based Charlotte economy stalled after the downturn but has since boomed, adding 50,000 jobs in the past five years.

At the same time, the towns on the South Carolina side also boomed, as the administration of former Gov. Nikki Haley used tax breaks to attract businesses from Charlotte and elsewhere to York County. They brought thousands of employees with them to communities like Lake Wylie, where the median household income is $87,750, about 70% higher than the state average of $51,015.

In the mid-2000s, legislators cut South Carolina’s residential property tax roughly in half, making the comparatively low cost-of-living even more appealing to millennial workers seeking first homes.

Kimber Weaver, 38, said her family moved from the North Carolina side of the lake in 2014, drawn by schools and property taxes that were half the rate she paid on the other side of the lake.

Her husband, an attorney in uptown Charlotte, traded a 30-minute commute for one that takes 35-minutes, at least at first. They bought a 3,600 square-foot house in a neighborhood with a pool and many young families.

A community center will be part of the Lake Wylie Recreation Park, which is being built in Paddlers Cove.
Swikar Patel for The Wall Street Journal

Ms. Weaver said she first noticed Lake Wylie’s growing pains a few years ago when neighbors warned her to get on the wait list for day care a year before her toddler needed it. She adjusted her schedule as a local hairdresser until she could secure a spot, then adjusted it again as her husband’s commute to uptown Charlotte on Interstate 77 stretched to more than an hour.

Ms. Weaver recently dropped her longtime pharmacy to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic on one of Lake Wylie’s few arterial roads. She pulled her daughter out of gymnastics because it took 40 minutes to travel 3 miles home.

“I was just like, ‘I can’t do this anymore,’ ” she said. “The growth affects what we do every day.”

Many residents say they haven’t saved as much money as they expected by moving to Lake Wylie because a monthly water-and-sewer bill runs $115. The state median is $57 a month, according to an analysis by the Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The rate would rise to $177 a month if state regulators approve a rate increase sought by Blue Granite Water Co., a private company that has a long-term contract to operate the water system.

The overtaxed system is a vestige of York County’s rural history, with a patchwork of providers buying from the central water system in the city of Rock Hill. Lake Wylie residents have also been under boil-water advisories a dozen times in the past two years. They were blocked for five months last summer from watering lawns, washing cars and filling pools, with patrols out at night looking for scofflaws.

Blue Granite had a 40% increase in demand for water from 2014 to 2019, according to Catherine Heigel, who runs Blue Granite Water Co. as an executive with the Corix Group of Companies.

Ms. Heigel said the rate hike would cover increased costs from municipal suppliers and help pay for infrastructure investment, including a new pipeline carrying water from Charlotte.

“It’s extremely rapid growth and it is growth that the county has not kept up with,” she said. “We’ve become the unfortunate scapegoat for some of this stuff.”

Councilmember Allison Love collected thousands of signatures in support of slowing Lake Wylie’s growth.
Swikar Patel for The Wall Street Journal

York County Planning Manager Diane Dil said one goal during the moratorium on growth is to figure out what goes where in the remaining undeveloped areas. Another goal is coming up with a roads plan to connect neighborhoods and towns to one another, rather than relying on state highways and Interstate 77. In the spring, the Lake Wylie Recreation Park will open, with soccer fields, walking trails and a community hall that the county sees as a de facto town center.

It isn’t clear whether a moratorium will have the intended effect. There are more than 3,000 homes and apartments approved for Lake Wylie that are in various stages of construction.

Rob Salvino, a pro-growth economist at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C., said moratoria interfere with markets and are no substitute for planning.

“Growth is happening in the Sunbelt,” he said. “It’s more a question of, ‘Are you going to admit that it’s coming and work to try to make it the best we can?’”

Ms. Dil said it is important that local leaders move quickly to relieve congestion, corral growth and recapture Lake Wylie’s small-town feel.

Ms. McCauley, who moved here from San Jose, is leaving later this month. Her husband took a job in Boston and will telecommute from the far suburbs of rural New Hampshire.

“New Hampshire has that quiet feel that Lake Wylie used to have,” she said.

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Michelle Pfeiffer Buys Home in Pacific Palisades for $22.5M

Michelle Pfeiffer and her husband, TV producer David E. Kelley, have purchased a posh property in the Pacific Palisades for $22.5 million, the Real Deal reported.

The 10,329-square-foot abode includes six bedrooms, 10.5 bathrooms, and sits on about a third of an acre. It’s located overlooking the Riviera Golf Course on the 18th fairway, and the listing description notes that the property offers “some of the best ocean, golf course, and mountain views on the most coveted street in the Riviera.”

The Mediterranean-style residence last changed hands in 2016 for $7.8 million, real estate records show. The owner then embarked on a major renovation, expanding the footprint from 4,000 square feet to its current enormous layout.

The investment appears to have paid off, if the reported price is accurate. Even after factoring in the expensive remodeling costs, it is likely to have netted a sizable profit.

Michelle Pfeiffer’s Pacific Palisades pad
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The home had been offered for $25 million, and appears to have sold on Jan. 17, according to the website of Cindy Ambuehl of Compass, who held the listing.

The two A-listers have been busy making some changes to their real estate portfolio. They finally sold an enormous estate in Woodside, CA, at the end of last year for $22 million, reduced from its original ask of $29.5 million in 2018.

Located about 30 miles south of San Francisco, the exclusive enclave in Silicon Valley is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s wealthiest communities. The equestrian property on 8.67 acres features a Spanish-style main house with four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and 6,379 square feet of living space. Along with a barn, an apple orchard, and vegetable garden, the grounds include a gym, plus a guesthouse, gated pool and spa, and tennis court.

Pfeiffer’s Woodside estate, which sold late last year
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The two also parted ways with a different Palisades property at around the same time they sold their Woodside compound. The more modest, 3,211-square-foot, four-bedroom home sold to their neighbor, Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, for $9.1 million, Variety reported.

When not dabbling in real estate, Pfeiffer has been back on the big screen, with roles in “Murder on the Orient Express,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” and Avengers: Endgame.”

Kelley served as creator, executive producer, and writer of the HBO series “Big Little Lies,” as well as popular TV shows including “Ally McBeal” and “Boston Legal.”

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Midcentury Modern Must-Sees: 11 Meticulously Maintained Gems on Sale Now

Midcentury Modern homes for sale — realtor.com

For many home buyers and owners, the middle of the 20th century represents a golden age of American architecture. Livability, durability, and easy beauty flowed together with natural surroundings to create houses that still appeal to today’s home buyers. Odds are good there’s a lovely midcentury modern on sale in a neighborhood near you right now.

To prove the point, we took a sample of midcentury modern homes currently on the market, and came up with this list of 11 properties, each with its own distinct charm.

In the interest of full disclosure, there are a couple of properties on this list that are still rocking some loud and groovy looks ripe for a renovation. But there are plenty of other addresses below with makeovers already finished that are ready to rock on into the 21st century.

So rev up those retro engines, and let’s take a trip around the country to see all the various ways midcentury modern architecture is still with us and here to stay for many years to come.

2225 Marwood Dr, Sumter, SC

Price: $630,000
Pristine among the pines: The interiors of this time capsule feature dark-stained wood, contrasting bright colors, vintage fixtures, and throwback wallpaper in a rainbow of daring patterns. Meticulously maintained since it was built in 1972, this four-bedroom sits on 29 wooded acres with a pool and pond with resident alligator—which can be removed upon request.

Midcentury home in Sumter SC exterior — Sumter, SC
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843 60th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL

Price: $195,000
Red retro: Terrazzo floors and updates like the custom-designed kitchen add a graceful modern touch to this three-bedroom home built in 1956. Just minutes from downtown, the home features a brightly painted exterior and a Thermoclear hurricane-impact wall. Highlights of the open floor plan include a glass Florida room with collapsible sliding doors, updated master bathroom, and a picture window overlooking the spacious backyard.

Midcentury house Saint Petersburg FL exterior — St. Petersburg, FL
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520 Station Ave, Glenside, PA

Price: $750,000
Restored raised ranch: This steel, stone, and glass rambler has been featured in local and national publications. It’s on the market for the first time since it was fully restored. Built in 1963, the home has had a few contemporary conveniences added, including a custom kitchen and modernized infrastructure. Walls of windows and skylights throughout the 2,350-square-foot home blur the indoor and outdoor spaces. They also provide views of the property’s spectacular beauty, including the Zen water feature and reflecting pool.

Glenside, PA modern house exterior — Glenside, PA
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1808 E Alpine Dr, Maryville, TN

Price: $179,000
Low maintenance and lovely: The listing notes this 1969-built home is ideal for a buyer looking for “low maintenance living.” The squat brick ranch offers 1,400 square feet of living space, and features parquet floors in the main living areas, subway tile, and plenty of room to run around outside.

brick midcentury house in maryville tn exterior — Maryville, TN
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3497 Lake View Rd, Mechanicsville, VA

Price: $899,950
Lakefront luxe: Built in 1972, this lakefront home sits on a private, 10-acre peninsula. Fully renovated last year, the three-bedroom retreat includes a huge kitchen with 12-foot glass doors, finished basement, and hobby room. Outside, there’s a deck, boat ramp, and dock.

Midcenury home on peninsula overhead view — Mechanicsville, VA
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2471 S Sierra Madre, Palm Springs, CA

Price: $489,000
Pristine in Palm Springs: Spectacular umbrella ceilings with clerestory windows are a bold midcentury architectural flourish anchoring this three-bedroom condo with mountain views. Updated in all the right places, this home from 1963 is within walking distance to two golf courses and comes with access to two neighborhood pools and spas for resort-style desert living.

Palm Springs condo umbrella ceilings — Palm Springs, CA
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179 Doctor Floyd Scott Ln, Burlington, NC

Price: $650,000
Burlington beauty: Another time capsule, this home sits on 6 acres less than an hour outside Durham. Built in 1955, this brick ranch could use a few updates. However, many vintage details are in great condition—from the wood floors to the light fixtures. The six-bedroom home includes a huge basement. When the weather is warm, guests can enjoy the greenhouse and tennis court.

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1529 S Forest St, Denver, CO

Price: $785,000
Denver diamond: Fully remodeled, this 1955-built beauty with a bright blue door is located in the Virginia Village neighborhood. It now boasts wood plank floors, stainless-steel kitchen appliances, and a finished basement. The 2,600 square feet of living space offers plenty of room for family and friends to visit and stay a while. It comes with an insulated garage.

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3536 Willow St, Flossmoor, IL

Price: $264,900
Flossmoor fancy: Impeccably maintained since it was built in 1964, this four-bedroom home has a two-toned brick exterior for extra curb appeal. Highlights include the double-door entry and two-story foyer; views of the Flossmoor golf course; wood floors; and newer windows and kitchen appliances.

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6 Fielding Rd, Ladue, MO

Price: $575,000
Lovely in Ladue: Wrapped in wood and sitting on more than an acre at the end of a cul-de-sac, this four-bedroom home is surrounded by multimillion-dollar properties, according to the listing. Highlights include walls of windows, red oak floors, a jet rail staircase, and updated master bath.

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2164 Beecher Cir SW, Atlanta, GA

Price: $399,000
Modern and marvelous: Built in 1952, this three-bedroom home had a recent renovation. There now are hardwood floors throughout, designer tile, and vaulted ceilings. Custom pocket doors, closets, and a new deck make this midcentury makeover a true standout.

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