Swingin' Summer Listings - lots of opportunity here!

Oh, Mod Babies -- strap in and get ready. There are a LOT of beautiful options on the market right now. Many are (ahem) "upper bracket." But, think about it. If you had one of these places, you'd never want to leave, right? So no need for that car, or much clothing, or many grocery trips. I'm thinking the budget is definitely tweakable.

Let's start with some super-affordable pads in unexpected places . . .

In South Roebuck adjacent to historic Roebuck Springs, with Ruffner Mountain Park in your side yard, and for only $136K. I lived in Roebuck Springs for 6 years and have never had better neighbors. There are no interior photos, but I'm betting it's pretty swank.

http://tinyurl.com/305ChestnutSt


This one is in Skyview Estates, and this whole Bessemer neighborhood is pretty cool. A 5/4 for $179,900? Please.

http://tinyurl.com/600Somerset


Crestwood. Time capsule. $169,900. Get crackin'.


http://tinyurl.com/1424Ferncliff


Homewood, in that little hip patch just off Valley Avenue. No, it's not Edgewood. But it is still Homewood. And it is $219,900.


http://tinyurl.com/1616Beckham


A lake house! (Logan Martin Lake, Talladega address). Under $300K

http://tinyurl.com/902-Ridgeway-Circle


OK. This one is special. It appears that some flippers got hold of it and removed what could have been cool original fixtures, but there is a lot left of the original vibe. $328K in Homewood, huge private lot. Make them an offer, buy it and do it right.


http://tinyurl.com/1628-Dobbs-Lane


I've featured this one before, but there has been a price reduction to $559K. Mt. Brook, original features intact. You'll love it.

http://tinyurl.com/3325-Springhill-Road


In the Altadena area, unincorporated JeffCo, $749K, 5 acres, "lot value" price. But check out the aerial photos and see if you don't think there is something interesting there. And also a big greenhouse, or pool house, or something. Anyway, if you go look at it, post back and let me know what's there!

http://tinyurl.com/2685-Altadena-Road


Mountain Brook again. A big, well-kept place with interesting built-ins and original features. $649,900.

http://tinyurl.com/49-Ridge-Drive


Mid-century, no. But Modern? Heck, yes! This may not seem special to those of you in areas where there is a lot of recent modern architecture, but this is a big deal for us here in the 'ham. It's nestled in the Diaper Row/English Village area. $799,900. But the bragging rights are priceless.


http://tinyurl.com/2211-South-20th-Avenue

Go forth and move!

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Birmingham embraces MCM. Or at least one reporter and one photographer from the Birmingham News embrace MCM (thanks, Linda and Mark!). And our kitchen was the catalyst. Sadly the online version of the news features more high school sports stories than home-and-garden entries, so my photographs will have to do for now. The deep drawers in the base cabinets were a big hit.

A hint of coming MCM excitement, and new Swingin' Summer listings

A little bird tells us that our recently renovated kitchen will be featured in the "Spaces" section of the Birmingham News next Saturday, June 19.

Come, one and all, and rejoice with us as we celebrate function, design and completion!

But until then, a little something to keep you occupied. Summer, of course, is the time when young folks' fancies turn to . . . all thing MCM, of course. Here are a few lovely spots that could be yours.

In Crestline Gardens, a little 3/1 that backs up to the park/creek. A nice price at only 139,900:

http://tiny.cc/341Bush

In Crestwood South, this one is just off busy Crestwood Blvd and is a bit smaller than some over in that area, but at $189,900 it is cheap entry into a great neighborhood:

http://tiny.cc/530010thctso

A foreclosure in the Bluff Park area of Hoover. This one is H U G E at 5/3.5 and looks to be a pretty swell place. $234,900.

http://tiny.cc/215shenandoahdrive

A nice one in Vestavia with a fully-contained in-law suite in the basement. $279,900.

http://tiny.cc/1789indianhillrd

This one is in Mountain Brook, near the junior high. $349,900 is a good price for the area (the single picture in the realtor listing tells me there is work to be done inside).


From 1977, this one is a bit newer than what I usually feature, but that VIEW!! $369,000.

http://tiny.cc/732shadescrestroad

My husband once asked the new general manager of an industrial concern where he lived. The GM replied "why, Mountain Brook, of course." So, here is something for you general managers out there. If you've got the swag, you can buy the swagger. Original beams, wood ceilings and paneling are still intact. An extraordinarily well-preserved specimen for $599,900.

http://tiny.cc/3325springhillroad

And a couple outside of town:

This one is in Anniston. It's been listed before, but I believe the price is much lower now. Anything over $400K is a LOT of house in Anniston, but this one is pretty great, what with the pool and the Rat Pack vibe and all.

http://tiny.cc/527hillyerhigh

In Alexander City. Who knew, right? And only $132,500. Of course, I don't think there are any jobs in Alex City anymore . . .

http://tiny.cc/482sleepyhollow