NenaE Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Walnut Bend has some really special homes in it, wish it was appreciated more, for them. I've always heard of WB mentioned in the Parade of Homes lists. One of my relatives actually lived in a Spanish styled one, when the neighborhood was new, when I was young, had a lasting impression on me. The floorplan has always been one of my favorites, had a sunken living room, terrazzo floors, it was beautiful, as is your mod. Hope you find a buyer who loves it, as much as you do. Edited June 19, 2009 by NenaE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoyort Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 i am very touched by the support of this forum...won't get too gushy or i might start to cry & lord knows i've done enough of that lately...but i did want to let y'all know that your appreciation of the house & its future means a lot to me.robynWalnut Bend has some really special homes in it, wish it was appreciated more, for them. I've always heard of WB mentioned in the Parade of Homes lists. One of my relatives actually lived in a Spanish styled one, when the neighborhood was new, when I was young, had a lasting impression on me. The floorplan has always been one of my favorites, had a sunken living room, terrazzo floors, it was beautiful, as is your mod. Hope you find a buyer who loves it, as much as you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 i am very touched by the support of this forum...won't get too gushy or i might start to cry & lord knows i've done enough of that lately...but i did want to let y'all know that your appreciation of the house & its future means a lot to me.robynLooks like a perfect house for lots of loving dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missjanel Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Now on HARMLS#: 48208843 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdelagarza Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I haven't seen this listed or mentioned. This property has been on the market for some time and significantly lower than houses on the block. I have additional pictures I can post on flickr tonight if anyone is interested in seeing the inside. Needs plenty of work but still awesome and fairly authentic inside. http://search.har.com/engine/dispSearch.cfm?mlnum=48208843 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott08 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Surprised to see this still here. The owner started a thread around a year ago when it was first listed, then I think it dropped off for a while, perhaps a sale didn't go through. What constitutes "plenty of work?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sevfiv Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Oh yeah, like Scott08 asked - what is "plenty of work" or as stated in the listing "needs some TLC?" What am I missing here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdelagarza Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) Well, it looks like the windows above the kitchen might be leaking. There is carpet in the bedrooms, and one of the rooms smells like a dog was living there(they didn't have terrazzo under the carpet). Some parts of the rooms are just cement. All the cabinetry in the kitchen/bathrooms looks original and still looks really nice (for being 50 years old). Some new hinges and adjusting could help bring them back to life, imo. Looks like there was a work in progress renovation in the entryway trying to bring some light from the windows above the kitchen to the foyer. They put some tiles (I think large rectangular slate) in the master bedroom which is a shame because I love the terrazzo which does have some cracks throughout. The bathrooms look fairly untouched minus some fixtures in the master bath probably installed early 80s. I can't recall the fixtures in the other bath at the moment. A couple of the bedroom doors needs replaced from scratching from the dog. I think the biggest things are checking the roof for leaking, and ensuring the foundation are in good shape. It appears like the owners were working on it, and then just stopped everything. Like I told my wife, a lot seems cosmetic with further research needed on the roof and foundation.Oh, and the outside concrete needs replaced and a new coat of white paint. Edited February 16, 2010 by Pdelagarza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Oh, aside from potential (flat) roof issues, that's nothin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdelagarza Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 yeah, that's what I said! A thorough inspection might uncover more issues, who knows, but I think a little hard work will go a long way for that house. *sigh* I really want it and my wife and were really considering it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdelagarza Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Status: Pending Continue to Show Hope it's going to a modernist. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Ooh - this could be good news or bad news...the suspense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Status: Pending Continue to Show Hope it's going to a modernist. :-)Word on the street...buyer loves the house. Hope that's true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I grew up less than 2 blocks from there on the same street many of our former neighbors still live therethere are some other unique houses on that block as wellthose were the greatest times ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 This house is still shown as Pending Continue to Show on HAR. The price is down to $159,900 which is an absolute bargain. The place does not need much work. The roof and foundation appear to be OK for now. The footprint is almost a complete rectangle which is the safest layout for foundations. The AC system is present. Mainly, it needs some flooring in the bedrooms and the terrazzo sealed and polished. There is some sheetrock repair needed in the breakfast room and living room where someone recently installed and uninstalled a built-in TV. Some interior sliding doors need repair. Some acoustic ceiling tiles in the kitchen need to be replaced. The kitchen looks original and nice. There is a bar between the kitchen and breakfast room. The kitchen seems to have the original unpainted cabinets, probably original chrome hardware, and replaced gray laminate countertops. The cooking appliances are gas and may have been replaced about 1980. The cooktop has a round wall mounted exhaust fan. Also in the kitchen is a NuTone Food Center and good looking aluminum NuTone intercom system- both appear to be original. Also from NuTone the house has a very unusual built-in fold away scale in the hall bathroom. This must have been a hit on the Parade of Homes. I have never seen this unit elsewhere except in photos. It's still in good working order, just needing cleaning. Everything in both baths appears to be original except for one toilet tank. The master bath has a large tile shower which could have replaced a tub. The bath countertops appear to be original laminate with aluminum trim along the joints. The basins are oval and mounted below the countertops and trimmed with a laminate ring, all still in good condition. There are sliding textured glass doored storage cabinets between the back edge of the counters and the bottom of the mirrors from wall to wall. The lighting in the baths is original recessed cans. There are ventilation fans, electric heaters, and skylights (no windows) in the bath rooms. The bath floors are terrazzo. The hall bath is fairly large. There is a utility room on the side of the house which opens directly to the west onto the driveway. This area could be reworked to form another bath so that the two small rear bedrooms along with the utility room and rear hall could become another master bedroom. The existing master bedroom is on the front of the house. The two rear bedrooms once had a moveable wall between them which has been replaced with a permanent wall. Behind the house there is a carport for two cars which also can serve as a covered patio. It's design is coordinated with the house and appears original. It appears the landscaping for the entire site has never been developed. The concrete driveway is in need of replacement and many of the front courtyard paving tiles need to be reattached. The exterior, including the wood trim around the window frames, all seems to be in good condition. This is a well located nice mod house in very good original condition. There are several unique mods on this street of Parade houses. The one on the north-east corner is also presently for sale. It has a plan based on triangles similar to those of MacKie and Kamrath. The shape of it's swimming pool is even triangular. Across the street is a Parade house that originally had a pond that appeared to flow from indoors to outdoors. One entered the front via an arched concrete bridge, with metal railings, over the pond. This house once had a translucent fiberglass front door and a cave-like kitchen with walls covered in black lava rock. It has two separate front yards and no rear yard. A real estate agent said the builder of this house became disillusioned with Houston when his Parade entry did not quickly sell. Toward the middle of the block there is a stone covered mod (altered) with an exciting kitchen that consists of several floating islands. This was the home of an architect for many years. It was nicely furnished with original mcm items. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdelagarza Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Dropped to 120,000!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willowisp Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Houston Mod should buy this as a clubhouse and a way to show off the architects' restoration skills! Not that we have the money to do anything like that...Dropped to 120,000!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Pending Continue to Show again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV2EBoogaloo Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I grew up two stones throws to the west down Olympia from there there are several other unique houses on that block as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 ...and still! What gives?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdelagarza Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Update.... "'As-Is'' --''CASH ONLY SALE''" and is back to Active on Market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV2EBoogaloo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 remember this house from my youth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREASER Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Realtor said roof had been leaking for yrs. Flooded and never repaired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Realtor said roof had been leaking for yrs. Flooded and never repaired.Those snazzy low-pitched roofs on the Mods seem to have been the design flaw that sent many unfortunately to the landfill. Luckilly this architectural style has achieved collector value far earlier in its life cycle than others, like the Victorian and Craftsmans, which typically have had to endure nearly a century of abuse before falling into the hands of preservationists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Realtor said roof had been leaking for yrs. Flooded and never repaired.I saw no signs of roof leaks or flood damage when I toured the house a few months ago. The only noticeable flaw is a crack in the ceiling sheetrock between the kitchen and breakfast room. Other than that, the house remains in good condition. The biggest drawback of the place seems to be the lack of a garage or a place to build one. The carport functions best as a covered patio for the back yard.Two weeks ago, the seller told me he had just closed on the house so evidently it finally has a new owner. He said the buyer likes the house and plans to repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yep, closed on January 21st at $120,000 according to Sawbuck. What a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Yep, closed on January 21st at $120,000 according to Sawbuck. What a bargain!Good news...sounds like it went to a mod enthusiast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Update: http://swamplot.com/whats-new-about-a-remade-1960-walnut-bend-mod/2017-12-29/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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