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Ah, Florida: warm weather, beaches, and no state income tax. No wonder it’s a favored destination for older Americans eyeing the golden expanse of work-free years ahead of them. And now that the coronavirus pandemic makes it unwise to socialize except at a distance, it’s more important than ever to be able to settle into a forever home where you’re free to enjoy the fresh air, long walks on the beach, and the soothing sound of crashing waves. There are currently more than 74 million boomers—of which 10,000 per day are hitting age 65, according to the Pew Research Center. And as they shift into retirement mode, many are migrating toward the beach. According to United Van Lines National Movers Study, in 2018, 39% of the retirees they moved had their GPS systems locked on to Florida. Shocker, right? In fact, the Sunshine State’s shorelines aren’t the only coastal ZIP codes attracting boomers—plenty of folks don’t want to live in what feels like a steam room six months out of the year, or they may want to be closer to friends and family elsewhere in the country. Instead, the 55-plus crowd has been seeking out budget-conscious, beach alternatives with plenty of outdoor activities and (often) a temperate climate in which to settle down for good. “Retirees are undoubtedly drawn to these areas by the active, beach lifestyle,” says Danielle Hale, chief economist for realtor.com®. “And the relative affordability of homes in these towns means more of a fixed income is left over for fun, which probably makes the case for sticking around.” From the peaceful dunes of Cape Cod and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the wild cliffs of the Pacific Northwest, these are the top 10 affordable beach towns and cities across the United States where retirees can kick back. And it turns out, they share some common features that are particularly attractive for folks who are no longer congregating by the water cooler. “Retirees look for affordable communities where they can fill their time with purposeful activities and social connections, keys to a long, healthy life,” says Hale. To come up with this list, our data experts looked at more than 1,300 towns on the water, pulled off the places that are located on lakes or rivers—this list is all about tasting the salt in the ocean breeze—and cut the selections to one place per state, for a wider variety of options. The ranking was based on the population of residents aged 55 and over per capita (the higher the better, we say), affordability based on median list price, access to hospitals and other health care facilities, the number of amenities like golf courses (for low-impact exercise) and country clubs (for the social scene), as well as marinas and water-recreation businesses like boating and fishing, for that all-around beach town experience. Ready to take a long stroll down the list together? Let’s hit the beach. 1. Murrells Inlet, SCMedian list price: $329,950 Just 15 minutes south of the bustling tourist shops, boardwalks, and mini-golf courses of Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet offers retirees a quiet respite from that popular vacation town. The former fishing village is bordered by a beautiful marsh shoreline and dotted with wooded areas. It also boasts a strong health care system, numerous golf courses, and a stunning sculpture park and wildlife preserve, Brookgreen Gardens, hailed as one of the Top 10 Gardens in the United States by TripAdvisor. The mild weather, coastal scenery, good airport, and myriad amenities have made Murrells Inlet a desirable retirement destination for Northeasterners seeking a break from high tax rates and harsh winters. Retirees can get into affordable homes starting at just under $200,000, including this $196,919 two-bedroom in a 55-plus community or this three-bedroom with a whirlpool hot tub—and no age restrictions—for $249,900. “You kind of have the best of both worlds [in Murrells Inlet] if you’re looking for a nice, affordable area to retire to,” says Jeremy Jenks, vice president of sales at Keller Williams The Trembley Group. “It takes 15 minutes to get to everything Myrtle Beach has to offer without having to worry about traffic and stuff.” 2. Venice, FLMedian list price: $299,950 Venice’s shoreline is located halfway between Sarasota and Port Charlotte, on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Mexico. The powdery white-sand beaches are a paradise for sunbathers—or those who seek shade under an umbrella—and shell seekers. The city hails itself as “The Shark Tooth Capital of the World” due to the thick fossil beds that lie right under its gently lapping shores. The shallow and sedimentary conditions of the beach expose thousands of ancient shark teeth every day. If hunting for shark teeth won’t keep the grandkids occupied, chances are nothing will—but you could always try taking them to the arboretum or Historic Venice Train Depot, or take them for a boat ride. Buyers can get into the market at a wide price range, from a three-bedroom manufactured home for $159,900 to this three-bedroom with water views and a private pool for $350,000. 3. Morehead City, NCMedian list price: $339,050 Morehead City has enough nautical attractions to make die-hard boaters keel over. The port town offers great boating, fishing, and nearly every type of water sport imaginable in both the sound and the Atlantic. Homes start in the $200,000 range, and it’s possible to snap up a townhome with an onsite dock such as this sprawling three-bedroom for $274,000 or this $350,000 three-bedroom with water views. Though Morehead City is on the mainland, protected from storms by a barrier island, the city proper isn’t known for its beaches. To hit the soft sand of beautiful Atlantic Beach, locals have to drive about seven minutes across the bridge. 4. Lewes, DEMedian list price: $399,050 Lewes and nearby Rehoboth Beach have become one of the hottest LGBTQ retirement destinations on the East Coast. The welcoming area boasts many gay bars and restaurants, a thriving Pride parade (in years past), and an LGBTQ center—all on the shores of tax-friendly Delaware. Historic Lewes has a more natural, small-town feel and (slightly) lower home prices. Retirees can get into active adult communities like Bay Crossing in a $239,000 two-bedroom condo all the way up to a fully kitted-out four-bedroom for $620,000. “It’s a popular gay retirement community,” says Russell Stucki, real estate associate at Re/Max Realty Group. “People enjoy it.” 5. Toms River, NJMedian list price: $279,950 New Jersey—and its infamous shore—gets a lot of flak, but it’s called the Garden State for good reason: It’s friggin’ beautiful when you exit the turnpike. That includes Toms River, a seaside town that’s nestled along the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay, a rich estuary that’s long been a destination for fishing, crabbing, and boating. The historic city boasts a vibrant downtown with shops and restaurants, 15 recreational parks (including a golf course), and waterfront views from both the mainland and the peninsula across the water. Buyers looking for a deal can get into a one-bedroom home starting around $125,000 or even a four-bedroom right next to the water for $349,000. 6. Coos Bay, ORMedian home price: $279,050 Most folks probably don’t imagine spending their beachy retirement huddled up under layers of sweaters and blankets, but they’re missing out. The cliff-edged and chilly shoreline of Bastendorff Beach, just a short trip over the bridge from Coos Bay, is gorgeous, a wholly relaxing place to collect shells, pitch a tent, or ride a horse. Many locals also take whale watching tours by boat, view masterpieces at Coos Art Museum, swing a 9-iron, or watch the pros play golf at the Bandon Dunes Resort, home to the Curtis Cup. Homeowners can look at the bay from their two-bedroom bungalow for just $169,000 or smell the salt air in a grand four-bedroom Dutch Colonial in the heart of town for a cool $649,000. 7. Seal Beach, CAMedian list price: $279,050 This is not a typo: Southern California does, in fact, boast affordable retirement homes right near the coast. Leisure World, a gated retirement community located just 12 minutes from the sands of Seal Beach, offers some serious deals. This renovated one-bedroom cottage is listed for just $199,999 and this two-bedroom at $225,000. The large community has various purchase restrictions, including a minimum age, and in some cases requires all-cash transactions; but to buy in another part of the desirable beach town would cost at least $700,000. And locals are willing to fork over that kind of money for a reason. Seals actually do galumph around on the shore. The laid-back city boasts a restaurant- and shop-lined Main Street, which spills out to a nice pier and beach. “Seal Beach is quaint and cute to walk around,” says Melinda Elmer, a Realtor® with Century 21 Masters. “It has a little bit of everything.” 8. New London, CTMedian list price: $207,950 Located at the mouth of the Thames River, this seaport city—the second-largest whaling port in the world back in the “Moby Dick” days—boasts a historic waterfront district that has become the creative hub of the city with art, music, and design venues, unique boutiques, and more than 30 restaurants. Retirees can take the grandkids on whale watching tours or picnic at one of the many parks or the beach. However, what really makes this port town ideal for the 55-plus crowd is the easy access to quality health care. Part of Yale–New Haven Health, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is home to the region’s only inpatient rehab unit and a nationally recognized cardiac rehabilitation program. A two-bedroom condo right near the hospital and within walking distance to Ocean Beach can be had for just $99,000 and $209,900 can fetch a three-bedroom Cape Codder with a master bed and bath on the first floor, blocks from the water. 9. Rockport, TXMedian list price: $324,050 This Gulf Coast tourist haven has clean beaches, great fishing, and fantastic fowl. It has 10 birding sites on the Great Texas Birding Trail and the planet’s sole migrating flock of over 265 whooping cranes, which passes through the Aransas Wildlife Refuge every winter. About 27% of the city’s 10,000 residents are aged 65 and up. Many of them seek out single-story homes with attached garages right around the golf course, marina, and beaches. They include this three-bedroom on the water for $275,000 and this two-bedroom cottage for $219,000. 10. Hyannis, MAMedian list price: $399,950 With its bustling main street, John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, and world-renowned Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis is basically the hub of the Cape. It’s home to lots of shopping, plenty of restaurants, nice golf courses, a great sailing scene, and beautiful beaches. It even has an airport and ferry terminal that connects the mainland to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Many of the retired residents of Hyannis move into their former summer homes, but there are still plenty of boomers relocating to the area. Year-round homes start around $350,000 and reach nearly $4 million. Though a four-bedroom on the beach will set you back $1,650,000, a two-bedroom right next to downtown can be purchased for just $249,900. “There’s still a lot of areas in Hyannis that are very affordable,” says Jeanette Neeven, a Realtor with Century 21 Cobb Real Estate. “Obviously, just like anywhere, the closer to the water you are, the more expensive the property.” The post Gone Fishing: The Top 10 U.S. Affordable Beach Towns for Retirement and Relaxation appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/best-affordable-beach-towns-retirement/
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A mansion known as “Second Star” near Homer, AK, has just landed on the market as the state’s most expensive home. Listed at $9 million, it will set a state record if it sells at the current asking price. Named for the location of Neverland in the “Peter Pan” books, this Alaskan property is loaded with magical touches. “This property is truly unlike really anything anywhere, but in Alaska specifically, it’s the crown jewel of real estate,” says the listing agent, Richelle Killian. “The owner built it with a vision: to have a truly luxurious vacation spot, because it’s something that Alaska lacks.” If you’re curious about comps in the luxury real estate market way up north, the second most expensive listing in the 49th state is a $3.5 million home in Anchor Point. Suffice it to say, Second Star sits in another galaxy. Built in 2011, on 2.5 acres on Kachemak Bay, the mansion measures in at 17,000 square feet. It features eight bedrooms that sleep up to 30 people, 12 bathrooms, plenty of entertaining space, and breathtaking views. “When you’re looking out anywhere on the backside, you’re looking over Kachemak Bay and into the mountains,” Killian explains. “So you’ve got ocean wildlife, you’ve got a viewing room with a telescope, where you can see bears in the mountains. You can see everything. You can see all the way down to the Homer Spit and see the boats coming in and out.” All the home’s high-end furnishings are included in the purchase price. The furniture alone, which is mostly custom-made or one of a kind, is estimated to be worth around $300,000. There’s an additional $250,000 in custom lighting, including several chandeliers. “It’s not overly fussy. [The owner] did it in such a way that it’s luxurious but it’s not unlivable,” Killian explains. “You feel like you can run through the property, you can have kids running around, they’re not going to break things. It truly is a functioning home.” For a buyer expecting a posse of visitors, there are five sets of washers and dryers. The floors are all hardwood, with in-floor radiant heat. Solar panels provide most of the electricity, and there’s a six-car garage. “It’s just breathtaking from top to bottom. There’s no corner that you turn that you just aren’t taken aback with something,” Killian says. “Whether it’s another custom chandelier, or just the detail in the wood floors, every single detail is just brilliant.” Each of the mansion’s eight bedroom suites is designed with a theme. The master suite has 14 chandeliers, a master bath with a marble shower, a private office space, and a walk-in closet. There is also a nautical suite, designed to feel like a wooden ship, with treasure maps on the ceiling. The “Darling” and “Neverland” suites are meant for kids—or a kid at heart. The bedroom was inspired by Wendy Darling’s room in “Peter Pan” and a door leads to Neverland. “Everything is so beautifully detailed—from the crocodiles, the boats, and the mermaids,” Killian says. “Then you’ve got these big clouds and the clouds have beds inside them. There’s a bed inside the ship. There are beds inside the trees. So you can have just the most amazing, magical experience for your children.” Then there’s the “Slumber Party” suite, which sleeps 12 and comes equipped with a unique and modern feature. “Every one of those bunks has a USB plugin for charging a phone,” Killian says. “How perfect is that for a group of teenagers?” According to the agent, the home’s entire layout encourages togetherness. There are two kitchens, one with a hidden scullery to hide preparation space, a dishwasher, washer and dryer, and the pantry. The main kitchen can seat 30 people for meals and has high-end finishes and appliances. Upstairs, near the game room, is a secondary kitchen for entertaining. There are very few televisions in the house, but there is a 30-seat movie theater for group viewings. The hallway leading from the library to the movie theater is set up like a market in Paris, with storefronts to explore. “It’s super cool, because there’s all sorts of little hidden niches. When you first walk down the hallway, you can see a window of a candy shop. But there are two hidden entrances for kids to find, to actually get inside that candy shop and get to the candy,” Killian notes. For even more diversion, a luxury spa area features an indoor pool with a treadmill inside it, a Turkish bath, sauna, and massage room. Currently, the home is available for rent by the night. Rates start at $3,500, and the home is often completely booked for a year in advance. “It has been the No. 1 wedding destination in Alaska for several years in a row now,” Killian says. “I mean it’s perfect. It’s right on the ocean, it sleeps 30 people. You can have your entire wedding party there for a week, and have everything right on site.” The property is about a three-hour drive from the Anchorage airport and close to the small Homer airport. The town of Homer is south of the state capital on the Kenai Peninsula. Around 5,800 hardy souls call the place home, and in the summer months, the average temperatures seldom exceed 70°F. Killian says some actors and musicians have expressed an interest in taking a look at the property as a vacation home, but there may be another kind of buyer. She says a potential buyer with cash to spare might simply be looking for “a second home to completely get away.” Meanwhile, she adds, someone “who could see the potential in the rental side of it and maintaining it as a luxury rental, is also a strong possibility.” The post Alaska’s Most Expensive Home Is a Massive $9M ‘Peter Pan’-Themed Mansion appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/alaska-most-expensive-home-second-star-peter-pan/ The Oxnard, CA, home of the late actor Lyle Waggoner went on the market in mid-June for $4.4 million. The television star passed away in March at the age of 84. Public records indicate that Waggoner—perhaps most famous for his stint in sketches on the “Carol Burnett Show”—bought the house in 2016 for $3.95 million, after the completion of an extensive remodel and rebuild. Located right on Mandalay Beach, the spacious 4,644-square-foot home would probably command more than twice the listed price if it were located just 30 miles south, in Malibu. Since it is farther up the coast, in Ventura County, the property affords more privacy, as well as easy access to Hollywood Beach, the Channel Islands Harbor, and the foothills of the Ventura coast. The stylish, modern five-bedroom home was built in 2015, and offers direct access to the sandy beach. It has high ceilings, massive windows, large bi-fold glass doors, and generous decks for taking full advantage of the coastline views. Luxe amenities include an elevator, game room, and a six-car garage. There are also three separate HVAC systems, so that the home does not need to be fully air conditioned if only a part of it is being occupied. The kitchen is a modern dream, with a waterfall-edged island, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and Miele appliances. It offers a lovely view of the ocean. Waggoner appeared in “Gunsmoke” before he was cast as the host and a regular comedy sketch cast member on the “Carol Burnett Show.” He went on to star on TV’s “Wonder Woman” and featured as a guest star on a number of popular shows. He went on to create a company that provided a home away from home for stars during film and television productions. Star Waggons leased to the entertainment industry customized location trailers that can still be seen around Los Angeles during high-profile film shoots. Waggoner also became an accomplished sculptor. The post Beachfront Home in Oxnard, CA, of Late Actor Lyle Waggoner Is Listed for $4.4M appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/lyle-waggoner-oxnard-home-for-sale/ For the past several years, the trend among many luxury homebuyers in the U.S. has been clear: bigger isn’t necessarily better. Buyers who could easily have sprung for sprawling estates have instead opted for so-called “jewel box” mansions, comparatively small spaces with just a few bedrooms that can be customized to the hilt with cash the owners might otherwise have spent on extra bedrooms or acreage. As with so many other aspects of day-to-day life, the coronavirus pandemic has turned all that on its head. “For the longest time, people have been trending toward smaller and more manageable, simplifying their lives,” said Dana Koch, a Corcoran agent based in Palm Beach, Florida. “Now it’s the opposite. I don’t have a single client right now who’s looking to downsize.” Preferences vary by price range and region, but buyers in every market are eyeing extra space. “I would say [buyers are looking at] a 20% to 30% increase in size, whether in the number of bedrooms or square footage,” said Stephanie Anton, who was until recently the president Luxury Portfolio International. [She was interviewed for this story before she announced on June 23 she was leaving her post]. “It’s a jump-up a category or two across the board.” Versions of this trend are playing out in markets all over the U.S., making it an opportune moment for sellers looking to unload extra acreage, and a time for interested buyers to move quickly. But even buyers looking to make the leap from 4,000 to 10,000 square feet prefer not to feel ostentatious. “I’ve noticed that buyers do not like to think of it as a ‘mansion,’” said Danny Hertzberg, an agent with the Jills Zeder Group in Miami Beach. “In the advertising, you’re seeing the term ‘large estate.’ They’re using different vocabulary because it still seems too big if you’re getting a mansion, but it’s not big enough if you’re getting the jewel box.” Larger properties are moving on the market—fastWhatever the terminology, extra-large properties that might have languished on the market in recent years are seeing a sudden spike in interest, while owners who had previously considered downsizing are suddenly deciding to stay put. “We’re seeing a renewed interest in homes that were once considered high maintenance,” said Chip Murphy, regional vice president of Hunt Real Estate in upstate New York. “We have an 11,000-square-foot lakefront property that’s in contract after sitting for two years. We received multiple offers [in the past month] without a price change of any sort.” In the Los Angeles area, luxury condos that had generated brisk business pre-pandemic are “kind of sitting, with not that many requests for showings,” said Beverly Hills-based agent Rochelle Maize. On the flip side, a Malibu estate once owned by actor Robert Conrad sold immediately after coming on the market at the end of May. “That was a $5.2 million property, and it sold in the first day,” Ms. Maize said. “Malibu usually takes longer.” Properties in New York’s Hamptons that had stalled on the market for years have now closed, said Compass agent Evan Kulman, and clients that were previously comfortable in 2,500 or 3,000 square feet are now looking to bump up to 4,500 or 5,000. The same effect can be seen in other vacation home markets, as well. “I got a text from one of our brokers in Vail, Colorado saying, ‘The world has gone mad and we’re selling large properties,’” Ms. Anton said. “Specialty spaces [such as gyms and home offices] had already been an interest, but now they seem to have really emerged with a vengeance, and that’s driving square footage.” Buyers prioritize private spaces for the whole familyAmenities that have been discussed since families first started sheltering in place—home gyms, multiple home offices, media rooms, and at-home “classrooms” for the kids—are now influencing buying trends, and the drive toward larger footprints. “In the high end, people have wanted the square footage but not the room count—I kept telling developers not to shove four or five bedrooms in there,” said New York City-based Compass agent Vickey Barron. “Where the pendulum has swung right now is they do want a couple rooms that can be separated, where they can have that home office and there’s privacy and space.” “At this point, no one would design a house without saying, ‘where’s your office going to be,’” said Hans Bladauf, an architect with BCV Architecture in San Francisco. “It would almost be irresponsible.” Now that buyers are looking at the long haul of multiple generations working, studying, exercising, and living under one roof, demands for space have expanded accordingly. “The definition of home has changed over the past few months, and space is a key component of this,” Mr. Kulman said. Homes “have to be larger because of what’s happened in the world. They need to include one or two offices, a kids’ playroom, plus an area where they can study and do home schooling. Many clients are feeling like they need more space than what they thought they needed in the past.” Outdoor amenities replace public spaceThe drive toward extra space is also reflected in newly heightened demand for large swaths of land, the better to build amenities such as pools and athletic facilities. “I’ve had more requests for tennis courts than I’ve had in the past five years,” Mr. Hertzberg said. “And it used to be maybe once every few months I’d have a person say ‘I need a lap pool, and it needs to be this big.’ Now it’s on a weekly basis, and they won’t even look at properties without them. People are looking at it like it’s their compound.” With health clubs and kids’ outdoor activities having been closed for months in many areas and the future of reopening and a potential second wave of the virus still up in the air, the thinking goes, it’s worth shouldering the high upkeep costs to bring all those facilities onto one’s own private property. “I had seen a trend where some families were buying homes with very small backyards before this—the thought process was that the kids were spending so much time at outdoor activities, schools, basketball games, that they didn’t need that space at home,” said Laura Sweeney, a Compass agent based in Houston. “And now it’s just been a reversal.” Some buyers are also willing to get creative, purchasing empty lots adjacent to their main properties so they can build outdoor amenities, or compromising on location for the sake of extra acreage. In Malibu, Ms. Maize said, some traditionally desirable waterfront properties have lost ground to listings that are located on the other side of the Pacific Coast Highway, which are less convenient to the ocean but have two or three times the outdoor space for extras such as pools, spas, outdoor kitchens and volleyball courts. “People are willing to allocate more resources to get their compound home base,” Mr. Hertzberg said. “A lot of buyers are thinking this is not a summer trend, this is something we’re looking at for years.” The post While Not Quite McMansions, Larger Homes in the U.S. Are Making a Comeback appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/while-not-quite-mcmansions-larger-homes-in-the-u-s-are-making-a-comeback/ Recently Fired U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman Still Looking for a Buyer for His Princeton Home6/26/2020 Geoffrey Berman, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is still looking for a buyer for his home in Princeton, NJ. The brick manor, which has been on the market since last fall, is available for $2.7 million. The New York Post first reported on the home’s availability last October. The Post noted that the Stanford law graduate had been spending so much time in NYC handling high-profile cases that he had less need for a home in New Jersey. Berman was recently ousted from his position in a high-profile firing, which may further complicate his housing plans. Just last week, Berman, who had been appointed by then-attorney general Jeff Sessions in 2018, was informed that he had been fired by President Donald Trump at the request of the current attorney general, William Barr. That came after a daylong standoff in which Berman refused to step down from his position. When he was ousted from the post, Berman had reportedly been investigating Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, for activities in Ukraine. From 1987 to 1990, Berman served as an associate to the independent counsel Lawrence Walsh during the investigation of the Iran-Contra affair. After serving as assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1990 to 1994, he entered private practice. Berman lived in New York before moving to Princeton. In 2002, he bought the Princeton property for $2.2 million. The four-bedroom, six-bath residence features a flowing floor plan and interiors by the decorator Victoria Hagan, according to the listing details. Highlights of the home include soaring ceilings, built-ins, four fireplaces, and front and rear staircases. The grand entrance foyer has 20-foot ceilings and an open staircase. The main rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows framing parklike grounds, and a step-down living room whose fireplace has a marble surround. In addition, there’s a formal dining room, a fireside den, and a family room with vaulted ceilings and a brick fireplace. The upgraded, center-island kitchen is filled with professional-grade appliances and includes a casual dining space. Upstairs, the master suite connects to a renovated spa bathroom. Bonus spaces on the third floor include a media room, full bathroom, and additional storage. The home’s lower level is outfitted as a game room, with a pingpong table as well as a lounge with TV. Set on 3 acres, the gated grounds are covered with verdant lawns, patio space for dining and entertaining, and mature trees. Judith Stier with BHHS Fox & Roach Princeton RE holds the listing. The post Recently Fired U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman Still Looking for a Buyer for His Princeton Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/geoffrey-berman-selling-princeton-home/ At one time, this was a lovely home. Today, not so much. The decrepit residence with shocking listing photos is this week’s most popular home on realtor.com®. This week, many of you took a moment to click on what might be the saddest house in the country: an abandoned home in Flushing, NY, with uninhabitable interiors, punctuated by a rotting hot tub out back. What caused folks to click like crazy was the property’s price tag—$828,888. The house isn’t salvageable, but it is sitting on a 4,912-square-foot lot in Queens. The viral listing was first shared by a Twitter account affiliated with New York City’s EMT workers. It reads like a not-so-subtle dig at NYC’s affordability for its first responders.
Teardown, anyone? Away from the ugliness of the viral mess, you also managed to click on several gorgeous waterfront properties. “Real Housewives of New York” star Luann de Lesseps is selling her eminently tasteful, mid-mod Hudson River home for $1.15 million. The retired NHL star Jamie Langenbrunner listed a massive 20-acre estate on Moose Lake in Minnesota for $1.7 million. And a gargantuan waterfront mansion in Long Island also proved captivating. Only one of this week’s most popular homes isn’t fit for human habitation. The rest of these clickworthy properties are sparkling and ready for you to move on in. Scroll on down for a closer look… 10. 615 E. Newhall Ave, Waukesha, WIPrice: $649,900 Why it’s here: Stylish digs just outside Milwaukee! Effortlessly cool and impeccably maintained, this midcentury modern from 1950 sits on 2 lush acres. There are water features in the front and back, as well as an in-ground pool. Inside, the over 4,000-square-foot floor plan is open and features walls of windows. ——-- 9. 397 Oyster River Rd, Warren, MEPrice: $220,000 Why it’s here: Built in 1900, this classic three-bedroom farmhouse is absolutely adorable. The home has fresh paint and newly refinished wood floors, a rocking porch, and a mudroom. The over 2-acre property also includes an insulated studio, as well as a detached two-car garage. ——-- 8. 215 Germantown Rd, Summerville, SCPrice: $260,000 Why it’s here: Dreamy from the curb, this pastel green cottage was built in 1998. The four-bedroom home has been recently updated and is move-in ready, complete with a brand-new deck out back for observing the local wildlife. It sits on a half-acre and is just a quick bike ride to downtown. ——-- 7. 16255 Harwood Dr S.W., Frostburg, MDPrice: $224,800 Why it’s here: Built in 2013, this traditional three-bedroom brick house on a full acre of land is made for family living. A wide front porch welcomes guests to the home and is a perfect spot to kick back and soak it all in. The house boasts hardwood floors, a security system, and a roomy rear patio. ——-- 6. 1075 W. Park Ave, Long Beach, NYPrice: $5,499,000 Why it’s here: Sitting on Reynolds Channel and close to Atlantic Beach, this waterfront mansion brings Nantucket style to Long Island. The huge, five-bedroom home is filled with light and plenty of formal spaces. Over-the-top details include a mahogany wood billiard-room, a gorgeous outdoor living area, and a state-of-the art dock system with three boatlifts. ——-- 5. 243 Tilden St, Port Ewen, NYPrice: $1,150,000 Why it’s here: This circular midcentury modern house on the Hudson River would be a showstopper all on its own. However, it’s received an extra boost thanks to the seller, “Real Housewives of New York” star Luann de Lesseps. De Lesseps told the New York Post that she was rarely able to visit this gorgeous retreat from hectic city life. The property is on nearly a full acre, is ringed with decks for entertaining, and includes a full 200 feet of waterfront. Inside, the three-bedroom home is stylish and designed for entertaining a crowd—or bickering with castmates. You decide! ——-- 4. 94096 Warloe Shore Ln, Moose Lake, MNPrice: $1,700,000 Why it’s here: Lakeside luxury! This massive eight-bedroom timber lodge is being sold by the former NHL star and Minnesota native Jamie Langenbrunner. Designed for water lovers, it sits on over 20 roomy acres and offers 200 feet of lakefront. Rustic but refined, the huge home has a ton of luxe amenities, including a game room, home theater, tennis court, fitness facility, and wine cellar. ——-- 3. 225 S. Hamilton Dr, Apt 102, Beverly Hills, CAPrice: $1,600,000 Why it’s here: This once nondescript, two-bedroom condo was transformed into a blush pink, jewel-encrusted, Chanel-themed fantasia. The current tenant—the woman who performed the awe-inspiring makeover—is moving out and is also willing to negotiate some of the furnishings along with the purchase. Deep-pocketed buyers with a fascination with neo-Hollywood Regency should head for Beverly Hills! ——-- 2. 1150 N. Henderson Ave, Cape Girardeau, MOPrice: $449,000 Why it’s here: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this midcentury modern home is known as the Dr. Jean Chapman House. It was designed and built by local architect John Boardman in 1963. Today, the four-bedroom marvel remains in impeccable condition. Original touches, like the solid walnut accent walls, rosewood cabinetry, and walls of windows, all remain intact. ——-- 1. 50-18 196th St, Fresh Meadows, NYPrice: $828,888 Why it’s here: A social media superstar? Twitter sent folks scurrying to check out the unbelievable listing photos accompanying this uninhabitable mess. And just when you thought your gross-out meter was in the red, a new horrific photo appeared. For us, the topper was the kitchen—which looks as if it’s been reclaimed by nature, with vines creeping up the walls. It’s another case of an odd disconnect between premium price and horrific home. We’ve previously seen this phenomenon in the San Francisco Bay Area, but it can crop up in any hot market where land is scarce and developers are plentiful. The real question: Does the location of the lot justify this particular property’s hefty price tag? Social media opinion remains divided on the issue. The post Holy Hovel! Decrepit $828K Property in Queens Is the Week’s Most Popular Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/decrepit-property-in-queens-most-popular-home/ 3757 State Highway 30a, Fultonville, NY, Fultonville, NYRehab project on a nice 3/4 acre lot in the Fonda Fultonville school district. Martina Schmitt, CENTURY 21 Rural Estates, (518) 895-2902 Agent Phone... 114 Old River Rd, Fultonville, NY, Fultonville, NYA country cottage. Open concept, ready for your personal touch. It is a great piece of property and has gardens, carport and patio. Many... 45 Prospect St, Fultonville, NY, Fultonville, NYThis is a very pretty ranch in a nice setting. The park-like back yard features a large deck and storage shed. The rooms inside are bright and... 3651 State Highway 30a, Fultonville, NY, Fultonville, NYGreat one floor living with a wonderful view of the valley from the front windows of this home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen and... 25 Gifford Ave, Fultonville, NY, Fultonville, NYLarge family? Take a look at this spacious 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,100 square foot Ranch style home. Kitchen has oak cabinets with new center island and... via http://www.theochomesearch.com/houses-for-sale-in-fultonville-ny-2 New mom and “Dancing With the Stars” pro Karina Smirnoff hopes to waltz off with a quick sale of her Hollywood Hills, CA, home. The Mediterranean-style villa is on the market for $1.8 million. Smirnoff bought the three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in L.A.’s Beachwood Canyon area in 2013 for $1.25 million. Built in 2004 on a secluded lot in the hills, it features numerous balconies to soak in the views. As is typical of many hillside homes, the street view doesn’t truly show all the residence has to offer. The 1,914-square-foot home has a number of levels, all with canyon views, which include the iconic Hollywood sign. The balconies are accessible through French doors off the living room, dining area, family room, and bedrooms. A light-filled great room includes a living area with a modern brick fireplace and a dining area, which opens to a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, generous cabinet space, and granite countertops. Among the villa’s unique spaces are a comfy family room, an office with an inspiring view, and a game room with a built-in bar. According to the listing, the home is being offered “fully furnished.” According to Us Weekly magazine, the 42-year-old-dancer moved in with her parents not long after her son, Theo, was born in April. We’re guessing her new domestic situation was such a success that she no longer relished single-mom life in this hillside home. It’s not exactly a kid-friendly house. Smirnoff’s dancing credits include winning Season 13 of “Dancing With the Stars,” when she partnered with Army veteran and soap opera star J.R. Martinez. She also famously partnered on the show with Mario Lopez, Billy Ray Cyrus, Steve Wozniak, and Doug Flutie. Besides her work on the long-running reality TV show, she’s won a number of ballroom championships around the world. The post Karina Smirnoff of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Is Ready To Waltz Out of Hollywood Hills Home appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/dancing-with-the-stars-karina-smirnoff-selling-hollywood-hills-home/ The Brooklyn, NY, home where Chicago mob boss Al Capone grew up has hit the market for $2.9 million. However, buyers looking for relics from the infamous bootlegger’s childhood will be sorely disappointed. The 20-foot-wide townhouse in now-tony Park Slope bears little resemblance to the home where Capone grew up more than a century ago. The residence in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn has been renovated and turned into a gorgeous, modern triplex with a separate unit on each floor. “The exterior is similar [to the original home] at the front of the facade, but everything else has been gut-renovated,” says Nadia Bartolucci, the Douglas Elliman real estate agent representing the property. Even the roof has been replaced. “There are no original components to the house.” Today, the home has been divided into a main unit with three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a garden. The new kitchen features stainless-steel appliances and a subway tile backsplash, and the stylish bathrooms have chevron tile and chrome fixtures. There are two one-bedroom apartments above, one with a newly tiled, private roof deck and the other with a terrace. The electrical system has been upgraded, and all three residences are equipped with new split Mitsubishi Hyper heat units and vented washers and dryers. “What’s really special is, each apartment has generously proportioned outdoor space,” says Bartolucci. “It’s so important right now because we have a lot of people pivoting to working from home. It’s nice to have … during these uncertain times.” Capone was born in Brooklyn in 1899. Chicago’s one-time “Public Enemy No. 1” moved into the house at 21 Garfield Place with his family sometime in the early 1900s. He’d live there until he decamped to the Windy City in 1919, where he became known for running bootleg, prostitution, and gambling rings in the 1920s. Capone was eventually convicted of tax evasion in 1931 and served eight years in prison. He died in 1947 at age 48. The home’s last owner purchased the property for $2.42 million in 2018. “It is really nice to be able to hold on to a piece of Brooklyn history,” says Bartolucci. The post Gangster Al Capone’s Childhood Home in Brooklyn Hits the Market appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/al-capone-brooklyn-home-for-sale/ Thirteen years ago, a couple purchased a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Okemos, MI. After extensive refurbishments, they’re now on the hunt for its next steward. The asking price on the two-bedroom, one-bath property—known as the Goetsch-Winckler House—is $479,000. Included in the sale are all its Wright-designed furnishings, including a studio chair, dining set, daybed cushions, and a desk in the studio. Commissioned in 1939 by two Michigan State University art professors, Alma Goetsch and Kathrine Winckler, the home was completed a year later. The women lived in the 1,350-square-foot Usonian home until they retired, when Wright’s apprentice E. Fay Jones built them a second home in Arkansas. “My husband likes to look at real estate like women shop for shoes,” says one of the owners, Audrey Seidman. “We had an 1899 home in Pennsylvania when we lived there. An interest in architecture is something we’ve always had.” ——-- Watch: This Frank Lloyd Wright Home Is a Classic That Feels Modern ——-- The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy rescued the home a couple of decades ago—to make much-needed repairs after a slew of owners. The Seidmans continued the work and upkeep, so a buyer won’t have to do much but move in. Before the nonprofit organization rescued the home, “There was concern it could be auctioned or razed,” says Audrey Seidman. The conservancy’s work included replacing windows broken while the home was abandoned. As it stands today, “Every window opens and closes properly and has weather stripping,” she says. For the Seidmans, the question “What did the home originally look like?” guided each renovation decision. Shortly after buying the home in 2007, they improved the home’s electrical infrastructure and resolved a drainage issue on the lanai. A few years ago, they repainted the entire home and added a wood surround to the tub. “We wanted to bring that all the way back to the full wood,” says Seidman. As for the footprint, Seidman says, “It’s a small home, but it’s not improperly sized. It functions perfectly. It was designed for two people and works well for two people.” An alcove seating area, numerous built-ins, and a bank of full-length casement windows, along with clerestory windows, are some of the home’s iconic elements. Between the two bedrooms is the lone bathroom, and each bedroom opens out onto a veranda. The studio, which the Seidmans use as a music room, also opens out to the veranda. The home includes a carport and sits on a wooded, 2-acre lot. Will a Spartan alum or faculty member snap up this historic home? Thus far, the couple has received interest both from potential buyers locally and from around the country. “People who are looking for a Frank Lloyd Wright home are looking for it as a piece of trophy artwork,” says Seidman. “If you are into architecture, you are amazed by it, not just when you walk in the door but through daily living.” The lack of renovations required is helping to increase interest in the home. Seidman added, “Less people are interested in buying a [Wright] project, but they would love to live in a finished Frank Lloyd Wright house.” This listing includes a preservation easement granted by the conservancy, an option attached to only some of his designs, she says. After 13 years of ownership and successful stewardship, “We’re ready for new adventures,” says Seidman. “The fun is now finished. It’s ready for someone else.” The post Usonian Classic in Michigan Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Available for $479K appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. via https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/frank-lloyd-wright-designed-usonian-in-michigan/ |
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