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A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired, HGTV-approved residence in Enid, OK, that boasts an eye-popping Tahitian-inspired design has hit the market for just under $460,000. It made a bold impression on homebuyers, who helped to shoot the dwelling to the top of the week’s most popular homes list.
Designed by Raymond E. Davis in 1992, the residence doesn’t quite fall into the midcentury design era defined by Wright. However, it boasts many of the famed architect’s signature touches.
Highlights include walnut paneling with a hand-carved tree trunk design, built-in seating, skylights, glass blocks, custom floor tiles with hand-pressed leaves, floor-to-ceiling steel beams, and a copper ceiling.
Other notable details include a hand-carved front door, a walled courtyard, and a primary suite with two full bathrooms.
Listed for $459,900, the affordably priced residence was even featured on the HGTV series “Extreme Homes,” according to the listing.
Also grabbing attention this week are a tiny home that’s large in price in Key West, FL; a California compound custom-built for director John Huston with a Walt Disney-designed train running through it; and a luxury residence designed with passive house principles in Pennsylvania.
10. 2 Bedons Aly, Charleston, SC
Price: $6,250,000
Why it’s here: The historic Humphrey Sommers House, which was built in 1778, has been thoughtfully modernized over the years.
Highlights found throughout the 5,197-square-foot interior include custom millwork, exposed brick walls, built-in cabinetry, preserved hardwood floors, and several fireplaces. Modernizations include a luxurious kitchen with high-end appliances, a sitting area with French doors opening to a courtyard garden, a primary suite with a spa-inspired bathroom, and two third-floor guest suites.
There is also a private backyard with a brick patio and a two-car garage.
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9. 321 Julia St, Key West, FL
Price: $850,000
Why it’s here: This tiny 520-square-foot home is small in space but large in price.
The sellers are looking to reel in $1,635 per square foot for the one-bedroom dwelling built in 1938. It last traded hands in 2023 for $749,000. The renovated residence has vaulted ceilings, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, and an updated bathroom with a walk-in rain shower.
A front porch, a screened back patio, and a fenced yard are ideal spots to soak in the Florida sun.
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8. 51 Meggins Rd, Rockaway, NJ
Price: $269,000
Why it’s here: This very affordable home in its current configuration has just one bedroom, but it offers plenty of opportunity for expansion.
The interior features wood-paneled walls, exposed beams, and vaulted ceilings. An upstairs bedroom also has plenty of storage space. The lower level could be transformed into an entertainment room, and it features a walkout to the wooded yard.
The estate is being offered as is, and cash-only offers are preferred.
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7. 2150 Iroquois St, Detroit, MI
Price: $1,999,900
Why it’s here: It’s the six-bedroom mansion that famed architect Louis Kamper once called home and designed as a replica of the summer residence of Lafayette in Paris.
Built in 1915, the neo-Renaissance estate features many period details, including a grand marble staircase, carved walnut walls, bronze-framed glass, Chinese rosewood, and original plasterwork.
Other impressive details found throughout the 7,056-square-foot space include a former ballroom on the third floor that’s been transformed into a bourbon lounge, a wood-paneled living room with custom millwork, a lavish office with built-in cabinetry, and a primary suite with a stunning ceiling.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property also has an in-ground pool and a three-car detached garage.
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6. 31 Contentment Island Rd, Darien, CT
Price: $6,175,000
Why it’s here: This historic waterfront estate sits on 2 acres of privacy on Contentment Island.
The six-bedroom mansion built in 1912 has been modernized in all the right places. Found throughout the 6,586-square-foot interior are a chef’s kitchen, a water-facing living room, and seven fireplaces. There is also a fitness center and a library with a speakeasy.
The spacious lot also has a guest cottage, a private dock, a boat garage, and extra room to build a pool.
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5. 280 Salem Rd, Pound Ridge, NY
Price: $1,595,000
Why it’s here: It’s a midcentury modern residence designed by architect David Henken.
The 3,348-square-foot interior has slate and wood floors, mahogany-paneled walls, vaulted ceilings, mitered glass windows, and three fireplaces. Built in 1956, the stylish residence also features a retro kitchen, retractable glass walls, a primary suite with a private terrace, and a detached two-car garage.
A stone patio overlooks the lush lot with an in-ground pool.
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4. 4535 Vanalden Ave, Tarzana, CA
Price: $19,999,000
Why it’s here: This jaw-dropping compound was custom-built in 1941 for director John Huston and features a Walt Disney-designed train with a working depot, tunnel, and bridges that wind through the 4.44-acre property.
The primary estate has six bedrooms, a two-story living room, nine fireplaces, a resort-style pool with spa, and a 1,222-square-foot covered terrace. The “storybook retreat” also boasts a lighted tennis court, multiple outdoor fireplaces, and a guest cottage.
The newly constructed red barn was designed as an entertaining lodge and features a bedroom, kitchen, loft, and bar.
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3. 317 Clearview Ave, Nazareth, PA
Price: $1,068,608
Why it’s here: It’s a luxury residence designed with passive house principles.
Built in 2018, the 3,204-square-foot minimalist interior features polished concrete floors, a sunken great room with a wood-burning fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling brick tiles. The sleek white space is currently configured as a two-bedroom residence, but a bonus room could be used as a third bedroom, home office, or yoga studio.
An open breezeway connects the residence to a two-car garage.
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2. 14522 Deerhaven Ln, Nevada City, CA
Price: $535,000
Why it’s here: This pumpkin-colored, monolithic dome home on 10.28 acres recently received a $24,000 price chop.
The design of the two-bedroom residence is both “disaster-resistant and energ- efficient.” Built in 2007, the 1,671-square-foot home boasts radiant heat, propane heat, concrete floors, and ceiling fans.
The wooded lot also has a hot tub, shed, and outbuilding.
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1. 25 Woodlands Dr, Enid, OK
Price: $459,900
Why it’s here: It’s an affordably priced, Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired residence uniquely styled with Tahitian finishes.
The three-bedroom home was designed by architect Raymond E. Davis and featured on the HGTV series “Extreme Homes.” Highlights found throughout the 3,008-square-foot interior include a hand-painted mural, hand-carved walnut panels, a 22-foot coffered ceiling, and a redwood-encased wall of windows.
The dwelling sits on a half-acre lot, which has four columns and 40 piers, according to the listing.
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