There is a house north of Minneapolis that has recently come on the market for the first time since it was built in the 60s. This house is made out of foam. In addition to the house's website, I found articles on Fox news (of course) about the craziness of this house. They mention that the locals have been dying to see the inside of the place for decades, and I picture them showing up en masse for the first open house, like it was New York City circa 2004. One of the locals is quoted as saying something about how the house is "so 60s, it blows your mind."
I am amazed, yet again, at how relevant the decor is (if not the foam). We're still really going at this era, aren't we? Even down to the light fixtures, bedding, and gallery wall.
You can see many more images, including construction shots, here. You can read the Fox article here. And If you feel so inspired, I believe the house is still on the market. Asking price: $237,000.
I wonder if it comes with the furnishings.
Why so cheap, this house is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI know, it's AWESOME. Cheap because it's in a small town in northern Minnesota, where property values are much lower than in Minneapolis.
ReplyDeleteI guess it also needs mechanical upgrades, which I guess can add up.
Still. Tempting.
I tried, but I just can't say I love (or even like this). It reminds me of a set from a 1960s Woody Allen movie! However, I do appreicated it's POV, even more that I'm not living in it!
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it is not in northern mn but a western burb and it did sell to a couple who are restoring (not dozing it for stick built redundancy)
ReplyDeletewonderful home and property for the price they paid and it is naturally energy efficient.