One of the Coolest 1970s Houses I Have Seen! Way Ahead of its Time!

[@brandyparker3987]

Oh my gosh…I was born in 1974, and this would have been the house of my dreams growing up. We were pretty poor, and lived in an old sort-of cross between a one-story farmhouse and a shotgun house, built in the mid-30s. My friends whose parents were more upper-middle-class had houses somewhat like this in decor style, and it was always such a treat, in my eyes, to see carpet in the bathrooms, and carpeted stairs, and the central vacuum system, and….well, y’all get the idea. If I lived in Greeley, Colorado - and could afford it - I would grab this house quick and change almost nothing. Great house and great video! Thank you!

[@leyashnoscar7627]

The previous owners must have kept an immaculate house. The home is so clean considering how old it is. Most times you can walk into an older home and immediately know that it's old.

[@investfourmore]

For sure

[@ellechance2344]

Great House for an EPIC game of hide & seek!!! Two stairwells from the lower level… oh boy, the giggles in my chest at the thought of sneaking in on some unexpecting target 😂

[@investfourmore]

It is a really cool house for that,

[@jamesmcdonald3113]

Wow!!! I love this house. Looks absolutely spotless and in fantastic shape. I love how beautifully outdated it is. Not much I would change

[@investfourmore]

Same!

[@hollyfink6168]

70s houses are the best! The house I loved the most was next to my church. The church bought it. But I got to stay there with Girl Scouts & camp outs with the Boy Scouts . Loved it! Was built on a fault line? It had to be demolished. Broke my heart!

[@dh6035]

My parents master bath from the 70s was awesome! Huge walk in closet with island, two sinks, separate toilet, lots of linen space and a tiled soaker tub with built in seating and shower. My dad earned every inch of that house. The kitchen was killer! Flawless in every possible way... puts today's kitchens to shame. 😊

[@hctaz]

That open master bathroom is so 70s holy hell. My parents had me when they were living in an older townhouse, and it had the same thing. Crazy how they just had the master bedroom basically in the same room as the bathroom.

[@prncfrk]

A split level home is my dream home! I could totally see it renovated with modern touches. Love it!

[@glenbo2464]

You can tell someone lived in it gently and loved it for many years by the shape its in ! Hopefully the new owner will love it and not destroy all the cool features by making it too modern. Seems buyers either live in them as is or start changing things right away and not always for the better.

[@investfourmore]

Agreed!

[@ernieforrest7218]

I was a home builder from the late 50s untill the mid 90s in SE PA. In the 50s, and 60s the one story homes called (ranch style) were very popular. By the 70s split level homes had become very popular, mainly because they offered more living space within the same size footprint. Bi Levels also became (somewhat) popular for the same reason, but not nearly as popular as the split levels. At least in the area we were building. A Bi Level home is simply a ranch home design with an on grade finished basement. They do offer lots of living space for that very reason, the basement is now living area at ground level. One could also argue that they are a 2 story home built on a concrete slab. Yes, there are less steps to get from the foyer to the upper living area. That is if you dont count the steps needed to get from ground level to the foyer. They offer lots of floor space for living, and are a good choice for certain type lots. But certainly not all lots, which is where the home design should begin. What dates most older homes, regardless of type, is ceiling height, narrow hallways, and the kitchen and bathroom designs. One large more open room, with a vaulted or high ceiling, is far more desirable than the older traditional living room, dining room, and kitchen designs of years past. A complete gut job of that house would be doing it a very big favor.

[@samanthab1923]

Only thing it’s missing is the Nu Tone intercom system 😂

[@243wayne1]

Which you can't afford.

[@Beckmunns]

I love how unique it is. So many cool features. Not much to look at on the outside but the inside is really cool. 👍 👍

[@valeriespackman4019]

My grandma had the exact tiles in her shower like the upstairs bathroom and her house was built in 1970. I think the master bath is original. The carpets look pristine and the colors of those carpets are very 70’s. It’s like a well preserved time capsule. The only thing that looks newer is the front door. I would have loved to see what their furnishings and decor looked like. Very Brady Bunch!

[@investfourmore]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@rebeccawalker268]

Last year my husband and I took the leap into buying a single family home upgrading from our town home. A 1971 3200 sqft home tucked into a half acre terraced and heavily gardened lot. Much of the home is still original to the 70's. But super cool features like pocket doors, vaulted ceilings, a 'cat walk' over the living room/front entry. They had converted 3 bedrooms and a bath on the northwestern corner of the house into a huge master bedroom using one whole of the previous bedrooms for a walk in closet. They had also added a bump out for an enormous kitchen/dining area. Original barn wood paneling the walls in the basement, and the corded carpeting is still present there. Front office area has mahogany wood, the original paisley wallpaper, and a Murphy bed. A lot of people had passed on the house because of the work needed for modern upgrades, but my husband and I saw the potential for how unique it will be. We are in the process of painting, and will eventually upgrade the vinyl flooring in the kitchen and on the outer edges of the living room (which is sunken). But it's a truly one of a kind home, and we love it. ❤️

[@carguy4658]

Yeah man, a place where my Queen, Journey and Aerosmith record collection would feel comfortable!

[@pinksparkle4962]

Don't forget Van Halen

[@pinksparkle4962]

I also forgot to add I like that when you sit in the Living Room you cannot see into the Kitchen. I love that layout I had to watch twice.

[@iamdez]

What a beauty ! This is awesome they’ve done a great job keeping it in good condition. I love the features of this home ! ❤ The marble brick and floor length windows I LOVE EVERYTHING . This is absolutely GORGEOUS! 😊

[@iamdez]

also the mauve colored carpet is GORGEOUS

[@thirty2wishes383]

Gosh I feel like I can smell the fresh cool air from MB SC

[@amberparker7606]

The whole time watching this all I was thinking was how much fun my kids would have playing hide and seek in this house! So many places to run and hide lol - if it goes back on the market in the next few years, I’ll be interested 👀

[@wundrwoman30]

I love a good deep house. Places to explore and stretch out. This would be awesome for a growing family. I hope whoever buys it doesnt nothing more than rip the carpet up and paint. So much character and charm.

[@jillstribling5594]

The designer was truly ahead of the times with that house. It's very cool. 2 sinks in the master bath, not common in the 70s. I usually hate bi level homes but that was really cool. What is asking price? It would be a sin if they tore that down or changed a bunch. Love it!

[@travlincub321]

I hope and pray some one keeps this as original as they can 😊

[@jraoul711]

Yeah definitely cool. I wouldn't change much. Probably rebuild the decks and paint the outside a different color, pull up the carpeting. But most of the house looks great as is. The fireplaces and windows in the living room are highlights.

[@JacobHeatherRosewall]

My grandparents had a very similar house, just bigger on the living room kitchen side. Instead of a deck off the dining room in the same space the added a breakfast room off the kitchen, which makes the laundry bigger below. The master sitting room was also another bedroom in their floor plan and their bathroom was much smaller. Very cool to see.

[@jonhusby8176]

I would guess was some up dating done in the 80's or early 90's with those mave colored carpets and cermamic tiles. 70's would have been gold green shag carpet

[@Chewie316]

You gotta have your own Brady Bunch but there was so many things I'd keep. Yes, some modern upgrades but that would be a great property to grow up in.

[@ktshorty4808]

I agree with you! I can just imagine living in that in the 70's and loving it!

[@Higuyswelcome318]

Usually split level home is an absolute dealbreaker for me but this one is absolutely gorgeous! I’m super surprised! I liked the dropped ceilings in the kitchen and the super high ceilings in the living area. All the built-ins. The double laundry super exciting!

[@OJennifer13]

How come ppl don’t like split levels?

[@Higuyswelcome318]

@@OJennifer13 me personally I don’t like it because it’s half in the basement and half upstairs. Like just give me an actual basement and the main floor. Lol. Also from an able bodied person who previously had a temporary handicap 3-6 stairs are far more dangerous than a full flight.

[@OJennifer13]

@@Higuyswelcome318 oh I see, that makes sense

[@annettepurtle3757]

I love this house,can’t believe how clean the carpets are. I’d buy it if I could Mark!😊

[@kimcat7320]

This is the only split level house I have ever liked. Beautiful! (except for pink counters in the kitchen)

[@michaelbergman8277]

Very nice place, great walk thru with lots of different things to see. Loved the layout, had me thinking what i would do if it were mine

[@toddsilliman3593]

My sister had the house my grandpa built in the late 60’s. She is in Winterset IA. Elevator included.

[@kk33613]

Pretty cool house. This house reminds me of my teenage years. The primary bed and bath is not original. It's definitely been renovated in recent years but the rest of the house looks original. Hope you get it and can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@lashannond]

A lil love and work to update and I would definitely get a fence. This is a perfect house! Different and that’s what I like. No cookie cutter

[@LoLa-OR]

I know it's almost 2 years later but what was the asking/going price on this one? I really enjoyed the house and the tour.

[@mitchmcbride8761]

Carpeting in the living room is original...very expensive at the time... Very Retro...love the beams..yard is beautiful...sigh😻😻😻

[@ryanodonnell1892]

That kitchen looked like it was from the future. Much more interesting on the inside than the outside although the back of the house looks pretty cool. Like a Chalet.

[@mjmooney6530]

WOW! We never get to see a house this clean! These people could not have had kids unless everything was covered in custom clear plastic covers, including the carpet and walls! The glass blocks and type of tub in the primary bath were a very 80’s thing and the linen cabinet doesn’t match. So I suspect that the primary bath was revamped not too long after the house was constructed. The toilet has definitely been replaced with a modern one.

[@kellythomson382]

Omg i love this so much!!!! So much space and love the way its set out. Thankyou for sharing. I hope whoever buys it doesn't change much

[@Solonneysa]

I love houses like this. I wouldn't buy another split level, personally, but I'd be curious how they styled it before moving. Looks like it was well-kept.

[@lisaanders5374]

Ok. Very well kept home. It’s so 70’s vibe I’m ready to break out the bell bottoms and the CANDIES😅😅😅 But honestly this home has A LOT to offer !!! It’s very DOABLE and I think it’s a cool cool home. What is the asking price?

[@2marymary2]

Beautiful vintage house . . . gotta love that pink carpet and yellow/mustard bath tub! Thanks for sharing.

[@carolineromstadt508]

Thanks for sharing Mark. It has a very similar layout to the home we used to live in that was built in 1966. Unfortunately, ours was not in good shape when we bought it in 2006. We remodeled it totally. It used to have a KZbin video when we sold it in 2015. Look it up! 39 Clement Dr Mills River, NC!

[@LloydMacDuff]

I Love it Mark who cares it has the 80's looks

[@Chewie316]

Dude, the second old house I've seen from you and though I love the other one (to which we need an update on) I'd be surprised if they found someone to fix up certain things, namely the decks and outdoor stairs. The master was the killer. It's shower needed new caulking but I'd keep it the same. The white tub bath has to get rid of the carpet. Carpets and bathrooms don't mix. I'm glad they let you show it off.

[@teresamartin4735]

Looks like a very high maintenance home with all the exterior wood that would require power washing, restaining, and sealant on a regular basis.

[@wandakitterman252]

Only word that comes to mind...cool😊

[@lizzie_59]

Very awesome house. Love the character of it. Thank you for sharing.

[@kimthomas8717]

I’d love to own this house wow 💜 I’d paint the outside but not change much on the inside , stunning .

[@StonerCareBear]

I’m in love with this house! I’ve never seen a 70s with such amazing integrity intact. Beautiful and of course now I live 3 hours away in Colorado Springs and probably drove by that house a few times while living in Greeley years ago.

[@MrBlueWRX]

Apart from swapping out the downstairs carpet to a wooden floor i would move straight into that house.

[@donnafifarek9600]

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

[@eveliamarin7985]

love love love this house wouldn't change a thing :)

[@Kayr76]

I’d buy it. Love that hanging light in downstairs bathroom.

[@CalliopeFprincessice]

I love it love the pink countertop in the kitchen love the master bathroom I would redo the flooring and the bathroom downstairs and the kitchen cabinet doors and paint

[@maelines2666]

I am in love with this house and ready to move!

[@larisalynnortiz8979]

What a beautiful house!!! Not a fan of the lighting in the kitchen and few other things but overall, it's gorgeous.

[@sc00b3rt]

I saw this home was for sale. It's a super cool home.

[@sarajean1861]

what is asking price?

[@thecosmicsiren777]

I love it so much!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@karenfraser1500]

They knew how to build things back in the day! All the stuff in there will last a lot longer than anything new nowadays!! I wouldn't change a thing.

[@pinksparkle4962]

I love this House just the way it is.....what Character ! The only thing I would fix would be the Outside Decks. I love Pink !

[@rachealsmith5138]

I love this house!

[@suzanne529]

Very well kept and well loved home!

[@indigobrooklyn1234]

Love it! But i feel a 60's vibe. I could live in that master bedroom alone.

[@amyfairbanks852]

I love this house ❤️ Houses from this era are my favorite 😍

[@packers120]

Looks awesome but I hate split level

[@fredrobinson6990]

Nice place with some updating. Unique.

[@kathleenferguson7537]

Nice to see such a clean property.

[@investfourmore]

It sure is

[@kendric2000-q3d]

The only thing I would do is get rid of that pink countertop in the kitchen and update that bathroom with the crap-yellow tub. The rest looks fine to me...but I am a 70s kid. I grew up in and around houses like this. In the 70s sparkly popcorn ceilings ruled.

[@mrcoins9473]

Definitely a cool house. Too bad it didn't have a bigger grooving room. That was a must have in the 70's 😊

[@MajorSeventh]

Love the balconies.

[@twick7117]

Love vintage. The only thing I would change are the accordion shower doors and the carpet in the master bedroom. Otherwise I would not change anything else.

[@GeminiWoods]

Really cool place. Reminds me of my grandparents place.

[@juliestam]

We bought a '70's house and can confirm they liked their built-ins. They were also built to last, we had to use a crowbar to finish demolishing the kitchen when we renovated it.

[@angiemoses130]

Only if I could find this in my area I would love to buy it. I love the house just loose a few things

[@capeythecockatiel7374]

Good Job Mark!

[@fredericrike5974]

At a guess, it was custom built; both the unusual features you described as well as things like brass covered floor outlets and other small hardware I usually associate with commercial building give me that impression. It needs repaint outside- you are spot on- that "angledy" living room porch is a great feature, and the sun blasted paint really hurts. But all over, even on video, much of the dark brown is having long term sun and weather problems- I would pick a different color, the brown has little "pop". It's an awesome house, but the price, neighborhood, comparables, you know the list, will determine how this goes. You didn't show it much but how is the roof looking? The house has been well taken care of- I think the windows- another area I wish you had got more film on, have been replace and the replacements look really nice. Again, your call on the lighting fixtures being among the most dating things. This looks to be a fast turn, and is in way better shape than many of your choices- the folks over to the Ocho probably don't hang there much. I hate saying that, but the poor and struggling are hard pressed to not make targets of themselves- not having the wherewithal to "pay attention" will do that to you. Hope your bid is a hit and look forward to the update/flip on this one!

[@BeGD]

I love split level

[@NikkiVelazquez]

I adore this house. ❤

[@kimberlyking3608]

Nicely maintained, I like it a lot!

[@jaynecobb1]

9:15 That is weird, a light fixture in the corner of the room.

[@bigscarysteve]

Both basement bedrooms are like that. Weird, indeed.

[@mjmooney6530]

It was “the thing” back then. My mom has a 1970’s crystal hanging lamp in the corner of her living room.

[@pinksparkle4962]

The Ceilings were often lower back then so they hung it in the corner to avoid walking into it crossing the room. And it was a Bedroom so it would of been beside the Bed .

[@0725361]

My wishful future home 🥺

[@barjer54]

Definitely ahead of its time. I went house hunting with my brother 25-yrs ago and came across a 70's house that was never updated. It was tacky enough to be a real turn off. Flocked wallpaper, shag carpet, etc. And we're from that era. LOL

[@broeheemed32]

I think that upstairs laundry area would have been added later. Look at that W/D combo.... I don't think those were around in the 70's.

[@Scarlettbankergirl]

They were!

[@1212Ls]

My 1972 house had that Pink carpet too, that was the first the we did was rip it out as soon as we got keys! It wasn't in as good as shape as that looks in that house though

[@gclemens]

Cool house! Keep up the videos. Thanks

[@hkeith535]

This really is a cool house!

[@investfourmore]

agreed!

[@cheskydivision]

It’s in great condition.

[@cherylposadas1497]

Fantastic!

[@wendyleatch6409]

I love this house ❤

[@nickthomas181]

Bathroom tiles are original.Mums got the exact same ones in her bathroom upstairs and they were put in by the builders when we moved here when the house was new in 1978 .The kitchen ceiling is the same as the one Quincy had in his office....lol I love this house I'd move straight in the 1970s look is my favourite and I don't have a home I care for mum at her house.The entrance wall paper is blown vinyl in the UK it came in the late 1980s when I was an apprentice decorator.Are you buying this house.?

[@wkjeom]

It really is a cool house. And the features are interesting. Cool is one of those words that has been around a long time. I'm here to tell you it was around in the 70s, so was quite appropriate to use with this nifty house. Let us know if you buy it and how much you paid for it. I like the big yard too.

[@chrisharvey3013]

I'm willing to bet that master bathroom and walk-in used to be another bedroom on the upper level.

[@bdh70]

I have never liked houses from this era, nor do I like split levels, but this is the exception that proves the rule. I love this house, and there is little I would change. The main thing I would do is update that early-nineties looking kitchen with something more current, though the ceiling light panels would definitely stay.

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Wow that was COOL

[@andysuber941]

I could live in that!

[@miminana-hd6nf]

Love the house, needs some updating but not a whole lot of work to be done. Great layout.

[@brysonmcha]

question you might know the answer to, when it comes to installing solar on rental properties can you write off the solar as well as get the tax credit? seems like a no brainer value add

[@sandythiede3902]

I think this is a pretty cool house too !! There would definitely be some updating though. First thing,I would do is pull up all the carpeting. Looks can be deceiving where carpets are concerned. I really don't like carpet in the kitchen,dining area or bathrooms. I could go on & on with the changes I would make. Overall nice house though 🙂

[@Ibhenriksen]

I can see someone in the future sell this, and convert it into an apartment complex. I've seen many of these homes convert into apartments.