WHOA! Cool house! 10 mcm + 1
A curated selection of 10 mid-century modern homes for sale in Michigan plus one post-modern contemporary home.
10* Mid-Century Modern Homes for sale (right now) in Michigan.
Lucky number 11. A curated selection of 10 amazing mid-century modern homes available for purchase plus one 1974 contemporary.
Some houses stop you in your scroll. Flat roofs, walls of glass, warm wood, and that unmistakable mid-century ‘je ne sais quoi’ that still feels fresh decades later.
Right now, there are some truly standout Mid-Century Modern homes for sale across Michigan. I rounded up 11 that had me thinking, “Whoa. Cool house.”
$545,000 in Grand Rapids, MI. Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Saugatuck.
Check out the full listing of this grand rapids 1965 mid-century modern stunner - all the true/blue local mcm nerds have been clocking this icon for years… it is the ‘favorite house in grand rapids’ for many, and the opportunity to become the next caretaker of this (perfection) is upon us.
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flippers, brick & wood-painters: this is not for you. when i think about what care has been taken to keep this property preserved & all its original beauty in tact — seriously, what a gift. and i just have a feeling that if you go messing with something so sacred, there’s probably a curse for that... 🪄
$585,000 in East Grand Rapids, MI. Listing courtesy of Redfin.
East Grand Rapids has several neighborhoods filled with classic mid-century bi and tri-level homes, like this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home featuring a nicely updated interior.
$725,000 in Grand Rapids, MI. Listing courtesy RE/MAX Grand Rapids.
Is this the best of all worlds?! A mid-century modern house with plenty of originals, some very tasteful updates and still some room to restore or leave your mark, a beautiful pool and patio, large 3/4 acre lot which backs up to the golf course of Kent Country Club… all located in close proximity to the sought-after Creston and Riverside neighborhoods. You *can* have it all!!
$299,000 in Muskegon, MI. Listing courtesy Five Star Real Estate.
Heading towards the lakeshore, this groovy 1956 ranch in Muskegon, MI features updated mechanicals and is being sold fully furnished. Truly turn-key.
$2.2M on Lake Macatawa, Holland, MI. Listing courtesy West Edge Real Estate.
Perhaps lakefront is your dream? Look no further than the sandy beaches of West Michigan - this 1963 Mid-Century home on Lake Macatawa includes private frontage, and a dock, 4 bedrooms & 3 baths and over 2,600 square feet of finished living space.
$559,000 in Spring Lake, MI. Listing courtesy of Home Realty LLC.
Located in a desirable Spring Lake-lakefront community, this property includes an in-ground cement pool, lake access, and many other amenities.
$529,900 in Kalamazoo, MI. Listing courtesy BHG Connections.
1962 quad-level mid-century home with 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms, almost 3,000 sf finished living space on over half an acre in Kalamazoo, MI. Lots of updating inside, and plenty of opportunity to restore more of the mid-century charm.
$389,000 in Portage, MI. Listing courtesy of Century 21 Affiliated.
A 1969 tri-level home in Portage, Michigan, featuring a sunken living room with a brick mid-century modern fireplace, a finished basement with kitchenette, and beautifully established landscaping and hardscaping throughout the property.
$298,900 in Jackson, MI. Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Beiswanger Realty Group.
The potential here is staggering: an open, airy 2,100-square-foot 1967 brick home filled with natural light, set on a half-acre lot, featuring a huge covered patio and a two-car garage—all for under $300K.
$1.3M in Ann Arbor, MI. Listing courtesy Real Estate One.
One of my favorite homes I’ve had the privilege to tour, this 1959 Robert Metcalf designed home is a masterpiece. Located in a desirable neighborhood in one of the best cities in the midwest, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has everything you love about mid-century modern design. No notes! :)
Make sure you’re following me on instagram - will be posting video of this showstopper soon!
$925,000 in Farmington Hills, MI. Listing courtesy of KW Metro.
Not quite mid-century, but a great example of 1974 post-modern contemporary architecture. This Farmington Hills home features 4 beds, 6 bathrooms, 5,400 total finished square feet, an in-ground pool on a wooded .84 acre lot.
Interested in learning more about anything you see here? Reach out anytime! Follow along for the best real estate in Michigan… and beyond!
Vanessa Bolt
REALTOR® | Staging & Design Consultant
616.322.1850
hello@voltage-homes.com
Five Star Real Estate
959 Wealthy St. Suite 1 Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Whoa! Cool House! Holiday Weekend Edition
Five Lake Michigan properties available for purchase.
Today is Memorial Day — a day, or often entire weekend, many of us spend with family and friends. And what better place to kick off the summer season than Lake Michigan. For many of us, this is the dream… 5 Lake Michigan properties available for purchase.
SPRING LAKE, MI - $1.6M
If an impressive time-capsule mid-century modern Lake Michigan cottage with 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, over 2,500 finished sf and 107’ of lake frontage is what you desire, look no further! Listing by Vis Realty Group. Full listing here.
COVERT, MI - $2,895,000
Located between St. Joseph & South Haven, this 4 bed, 3 bath home with over 2,300 sf on 4 acres with 180’ of Lake Michigan frontage and expansive decks is ready for you to entertain the whole family. Listed by @Properties Christie’s International. Full listing here.
WHITEHALL, MI - $995,000
TWO cottages listed under $1M - totaling 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1.92 acres and over 260’ of frontage. This has family dream compound written all over it. Or maybe chosen-family? Let’s get creative, how could you make it work? Listed by Greenridge Realty. Full listing here.
PENTWATER, MI - $1,650,000
Located between Bass Lake and Lake Michigan, this 2 bedroom (plus a bunk room), 3 full bathroom home with 50’ of frontage is available for purchase. Floor to ceiling views, and lots of options for relaxing outside. Take me to the lake! Listed by ReSide Grand Rapids. Full listing here.
LUDINGTON, MI - $610,000
This Ludington, MI fixer features 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths on nearly 2 acres with 165’ of Lake Michigan frontage. The seller is even offering a concession towards repairs. It still surprises me that Lake Michigan property like this is available under $1M, perhaps this is your opportunity to make your dream come true? Note - the interior photos have been virtually staged. Listed by Five Star Real Estate. Full listing here.
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Reframing Retirement
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Home designed by Crandall Ritzu Architects
Real Estate planning for Boomers... and the Millennials that love them!
Last night, I read more about this home that came on the market locally. I was struck by how architect Carol Crandall designed the home for the owner, who was 75 at the time, to be a place she could live independently and comfortably. A few examples: everything one utilizes on a daily basis is located on the main floor, details like door knobs and drawer pulls were tested and carefully chosen specifically for their ease of use, kitchen cabinets were designed to eliminate difficult to reach areas, heavy lifting or a need for step-stools. The lower level serves to accommodate visiting family but was also designed to be able to house a home-health aide if the need arose. Doorways and hallways are barrier-free.
But what makes the design even more spectacular is the consideration for how the resident wanted to live life- with an emphasis on the beauty of the surroundings, and a design that enabled enjoyment and a high quality of life. A truly special place.
We put a lot of emphasis on retirement-planning from a financial perspective. And financial planning is critical. If we're lucky, we're able to begin our retirement financial planning decades in advance. It's time to include real estate planning as part of that picture. It's time to reframe how we approach our retirement housing goals.
And this brings me to my next point. Fellow millennials - talk to your parents about their housing needs and goals for the next phase of their life.
Does their home still serve their needs and enable the lifestyle they want to have? Or is it more of a burden of unpleasant upkeep, increasingly difficult stairs, too much square footage (or not enough in the right places), etc.
For many people letting go of the home they raised their family in may feel like a loss. And I totally get that. It's incredibly hard to let go. (One of my personal mantras is "Let go or get dragged" and that resonates with me 100% because I have such a hard time letting go... so, trust, I get it.) But I would encourage you, fellow millennials (& your parents), to reframe that mindset by looking forward and focusing on what kind of life you want to lead now, in the present... and in the future.
For example, do you want to be able to enjoy face-to-face time engaging with grandkids? Do you want to be able to have your friends over for a dinner party? Do you want to spend your time enjoying your hobbies and environment? Does your current home enable you to do the things you love comfortably? If not, let go. The memories you will make in a home that meets your needs will be so much richer than those in a home that does not.
Family homes are currently highly sought after and there is a significant shortage, so maybe thinking about a new family fully-enjoying what your home has to offer can help soften the blow or change your perspective. Perhaps having a current market analysis of your property to fully understand your current assets would impact your decision. Maybe sitting down, closing your eyes, and visualizing yourself with your family in a new home that you can navigate freely and easily, would shift your outlook.
Additionally, it is so important to start having these conversations as early as possible. As we've no doubt all been reminded by the last year, our health is much more fragile than we like to think. If you're able to make these decisions and plan for future accommodations in advance, you will have so many more options available to you. You will be able to customize your property search carefully and considerately rather than having to make an emergent decision hastily and settling for a home that may meet some of your needs but doesn't enable your full lifestyle goals. Options are good.
The property that inspired this article is a beautiful reminder of the kind of alternatives to traditional retirement housing to consider, and exemplifies how design can enrich your life in countless ways.
If you, or your family or friends, would like to better understand the current value of your home, suggestions for home improvements to get you top dollar, or to chat about finding a home that better meets your needs, let's connect!
