This blog frequently recommends removing old wallpaper and updating an outdated house before selling. The reason is that the seller usually sells an outdated home for less money.
However, we have to admit we were wrong. At least one time, that is.
This 1956 Phoenix home actually sold ABOVE asking price!
Same owners since 1958!!
Check out that original stove/oven!
They listed the house for $150,000.
It sold in 2 days for $180,000! $30,000 above asking price!!
Wood paneling did not ruin the sale.
The reason this home probably sold so quickly and for more money is that it was designed by architect Ralph Haver. There are several subdivisions from that era in Phoenix. They rarely go up for sale and are quickly sold when listed. Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts scour these subdivisions for new listings. More info on Ralph Haver here.
11 responses so far ↓
1 Linda // Nov 28, 2011 at 12:51 pm
The house looks well kept. Glad there are people that like this style. Definitely not my taste but it is a part of our history.
2 Linda // Nov 28, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Are the orbs in the pics dust spots or spirits?
3 Pam Kueber // Nov 28, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Hey: Lots of folks all over are searching for these “time capsule” houses. This looks like a fabulous one. I’d luv to see the bathrooms, too!
4 Murphy // Nov 28, 2011 at 8:15 pm
YAY! to us retro-lovers, young and old.
The house and the furnishings could be in Atomic Ranch magazine.
5 El // Nov 29, 2011 at 12:35 pm
This doesn’t look like Mid-Century Modern to me….at least not the type that I’ve seen and liked. I don’t like this one at all. The furniture looks more retro than the house except for that crazy looking cooking contraption.
6 taria // Nov 29, 2011 at 6:17 pm
finding a house that do-it yourselfers haven’t messed up is worth some money imo. less done
poorly makes things a lot easier in the long run.
7 Val // Nov 30, 2011 at 8:48 am
The wood paneling and stone fireplace were not marred by a hideous paint job. That’s VERY rare and worth $$$$$.
8 Alice Ramirez // Nov 30, 2011 at 8:29 pm
I wish more people WOULD refrain from “modernizing” vintage houses. A few years back I was scouring Fresno for a Craftsman vintage house. Many in the area, but when you step inside a promising specimen, they are too often ruined by crappy “improvements.” Original woodwork trim torn down, cottage-cheese-vomit ceilings, wall to wall carpets covering hardwood floors. UGH!!!
9 Kelley // Dec 22, 2011 at 11:41 am
I love the vintage furniture, especially that dining room set!
10 Annie // Apr 21, 2012 at 9:18 pm
What a beautiful house! I love all the original vintage details. That was one of the main things that attracted me to our house (built in 1969).
11 Greeney // Apr 14, 2013 at 6:25 pm
I had the same oven and cooktop combo which was fabulous, and that same floor in the kitchen, the brick patterned linoleum in our 1962 house. But this house seems to have gone through a reno in the late 60s, early 70s with the dark stain on the cabinets and all that yellow and orange. I don’t like this house at all. It seems very small, claustrophobic and poorly designed. I wouldn’t live in it if they paid me, but if they wanted to sell me the stove, that’s another story.
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