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Untouched Midcentury Modern Gem in Palo Alto Snapped Up in 2 Weeks

An untouched, midcentury modern home in Palo Alto, CA—for sale for the first time in over 50 years—has found a buyer after less than two weeks on the market. The classic beauty was listed for $2.65 million.

The time capsule built in 1966 is being sold by its original owner, in its original condition. Perfectly preserved, the home was designed by Aaron Green, who worked with Frank Lloyd Wright as his West Coast representative. 

The midcentury project was built by the developer Joseph Eichler’s company, Eichler Homes. His home-building business created some 11,000 postwar, low-cost, modern suburban housing tracts mainly in California, between 1949 and 1966.

While now over half-a-century old, the open plan layouts with indoor-outdoor space and innovative designs have seen a resurgence in the ultradesirable Silicon Valley city of Palo Alto.

“When you enter the property, you’re greeted with the quintessential midcentury modern design and aesthetic of the home,” says listing agent Nancy Goldcamp, with Coldwell Banker. “The original owner of this home lovingly cared for this custom dream home, ensuring the integrity of the original architecture was maintained.”

With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the petite 1,595-square-foot layout features redwood beams, walls of glass, and concrete blocks, materials that were readily available at the time. 

Finishes unique to the era include the extensive use of mahogany, slab floors with radiant heat, built-in beds, desks, and dressers, and Formica counters. 

Outside, the space includes a patio area for dining, as well as landscaped plantings. In fact, the landscape design of the formerly flat terrain was added to include “highs and lows” for privacy and interest. 

In preparation for the sale, the home was given just a bit of a refresh. Additions included custom furniture and fixtures, as well as new cushions in fabric colors in keeping with the era.

Clearly, the well-preserved architectural gem struck the right chord with a buyer, who snapped it up soon after it came onto the market.

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