Modern and Modest on the Market

While I love to drool over mid-century modern masterpieces, I also appreciate a more modest presentation of modern elements. Here are some of my favorites on the market right now in Memphis.

The roof line, brick, and corner windows of this 1948 home remind me of a much more expensive home I sold recently in Pigeon Estates. This charmer is in the more affordable neighborhood of Green Meadows, convenient to both Midtown and East Memphis.

2467 MONROE AVE, Memphis, TN 38112
Listing ID10127785
3 Bedrooms
2 Total Baths
0.25 Acres
$325,000

Listing Remarks: "Beautifully maintained in a super neighborhood. Custom built w/ random oak floors, 9' smooth ceilings, radiant heat, central cooling. Eat-in kit, 7x10 laundry. Lots of windows. Pretty lot."

This contemporary home looks like it should be lake side or on a mountain road. The natural light looks fantastic and so does the price!

3293 RENNERS CV, Memphis, TN 38128
Listing ID 10126942
3 Bedrooms
2 Total Baths
0.11 Acres
$199,900

Listing Remarks: "Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Raleigh. This property includes 3 exterior decks for entertaining and a unique floorplan! Kitchen includes a breakfast bar and all bedrooms include walk in closets! All new paint throughout. New flooring including wood laminate, tile, carpet and shoemolding. Complete renovation of bathrooms. New dishwasher, vent-a-hood, countertops, hardware, light fixtures and blinds. Brand new 30 year architectural shingle roof, and more!"

How about new construction? Here's a chance to customize a brand new home just the way you like.

8274 Shallow Glen Trl, Memphis, TN 38016
Listing ID 10126766
3 Bedrooms
2 Total Baths
0.21 Acres
$285,000

Listing Remarks: "New construction located in Cordova. This soft contemporary home will be built by Dolphin Construction, INC. 3 bdrooms and 2 bthrooms split plan nestled in an existing quiet neighborhood. Hardwood floors and granite counter tops are just some the standard features in this home. Buyer still has time to make some choice selections."

You know I love this glowing pink bathroom, but I also love the parquet floor, floor to ceiling kitchen backsplash tile, and the split-face Roman brick exterior.

5298 MESQUITE RD, Memphis, TN 38120
Listing ID 10127360
3 Bedrooms
1.1 Total Baths
0.12 Acres
$239,000

Listing Remarks: "Appealing 3BR/1.5BA in East Memphis! Wood Floors & Tile Thru-out. Spacious, Open Kitchen has Ample Cabinet Space, SS Refrig. & Dishwr. (All Appliances Stay). 16x12 Dining Area. Fresh Interior Paint, Smooth Ceilings & Cedar Lined Closets. Primary BR has Private Half Bath. Fenced Backyard w/Patio & Attached Bonus Rm/Man Cave. Carport & Storage Rm. Convenient Central Location- Close to The Greenline, Richland Elem. & White Station Schools. A Very Adorable Home that is Completely Move-In Ready!"

I am so glad the open brick carport on this modest ranch is still in place, along with the clerestory windows that provide so much light.

261 N YATES RD, Memphis, TN 38120
Listing ID 10124738
3 Bedrooms
2 Total Baths
0.17 Acres
$269,000

Listing Remarks: "East Memphis 3/2 with updated (new) Kitchen. Baths updated with tile surrounds and new vanities. entire home has new porcelain plank flooring. 2 car carport with storage and fenced back yard. Newer roof new double pane windows. Freshly painted in and out. Ready to move into!"