When it comes to Phoenix real estate, Contemporary and Modern designs have had strong roots in the area since the early 20th century, when Frank Lloyd Wright moved his school to Taliesin West in Scottsdale. Paolo Soleri moved to Arizona to work with Wright, then later established Cosanti and the Arcosanti Project, his experimental community near Prescott.
The stark,
severe lines of modern architecture derived from International Style and the Bauhaus have never become dominant styles in residential architecture. After World War II, architects merged the clean lines of earlier International and Bauhaus styles with more eclectic, organic design elements to create the style now known as Mid-Century Modern. During the 1940′s, 1950′s and ’60′s, architects like Al Beadle, Blaine Drake and Ralph Haver left Phoenix Metro with a rich legacy of Mid-Century Modern homes.
Mid-Century Modernism you find today in Phoenix real estate incorporated elements of the International and Bauhaus styles. It was influenced by Scandinavian design, while being less formal than International Style, and reflected Wright’s use of organic, natural shapes. The emphasis was on open floor plans. Innovative post and beam architectural design eliminated bulky supporting walls and allowed large walls of glass that brought the outdoors inside. With architects of this period targeting the needs of average American families, Mid-Century Modern homes proliferated in the Valley. Whether you are looking for a neo-historic home to restore or one that’s already updated, there are usually a number of Phoenix homes for sale to meet your needs.
Builder/developer Joseph Eichler, after renting a home built by Frank Lloyd Wright, built thousands of Mid-Century Modern homes in California subdivisions, so the style became known as California Ranch. As a result, searching for Ranch style homes may produce additional examples of Mid-Century Modern real estate for sale around Phoenix.
As you examine Phoenix real estate you might notice the area’s tradition of innovative Contemporary home design has continued, with many architects designing stunning homes and condos in the Valley. In recent years, some architects have moved away from stark Modern design, towards a more eclectic, friendly style referred to as Post Modernism, while others have taken design in many other innovative directions. Look for diverse, stunning designs in everything from pre-fab homes to condos, with great design work by many talented architects including Wendell Burnette, Eddie Jones, Circle West and Will Bruder.
Availability of Contemporary and Modern Homes in the Metro Phoenix Real Estate Market
Plenty of interesting Contemporary styles can be found throughout the area if you’re looking for Phonix homes for sale. Neighborhoods of note for Modern homes include Desert Mountain, Marion Estates in Phoenix, Troon in Scottsdale and Clearwater Hills in Paradise Valley.
MLS Search: You can use the Phoenix MLS Search tool to search every available Contemporary and Modern style home in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Phoenix and the surrounding cities.
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Additional Information: Learn about house styles on About.com. Written by Jackie Craven.
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5/19/2013)
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$2,695,000 : 5678 E Cheney Drive, Paradise Valley4 beds, 4.50 baths
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$424,900 : 14205 N 30th Street, Phoenix5 beds, 3.00 baths
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$1,295,000 : 6019 N La Colina Drive, Paradise Valley3 beds, 2.50 baths
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$559,500 : 5442 E Angela Drive, Scottsdale5 beds, 3.00 baths
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$4,000,000 : 6644 E Exeter Boulevard, Scottsdale4 beds, 6.00 baths
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$629,000 : 6181 N 29th Place, Phoenix3 beds, 3.00 baths
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$789,900 : 7572 E Buteo Drive, Scottsdale5 beds, 3.00 baths
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$1,850,000 : 10040 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 1019, Scottsdale3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$595,000 : 9466 E Cavalry Drive, Scottsdale3 beds, 2.50 baths
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$1,395,000 : 6144 E Calle Del Media --, Scottsdale5 beds, 4.00 baths
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$1,300,000 : 9026 N 54th Place, Paradise Valley3 beds, 2.50 baths
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$9,750,000 : 5800 E Foothills Drive N, Paradise Valley7 beds, 10.00 baths
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$19,750,000 : 5800 E Foothills Drive N, Paradise Valley7 beds, 10.00 baths
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$635,000 : 115 W Morten Avenue, Phoenix3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$2,250,000 : 7277 E Camelback Road, Unit 701, Scottsdale2 beds, 2.50 baths
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$740,000 : 5971 E Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix3 beds, 2.00 baths
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$650,000 : 2211 E Camelback Road, Unit 606, Phoenix2 beds, 2.00 baths
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$729,000 : 9692 E Summit Lane, Scottsdale3 beds, 2.50 baths
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$4,000,000 : 10040 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 5, Scottsdale4 beds, 7.00 baths
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$1,350,000 : 10040 E Happy Valley Road, Unit 2017, Scottsdale4 beds, 3.50 baths
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$599,000 : 1919 E Claremont Street, Phoenix3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$580,000 : 7508 N 21st Street, Phoenix4 beds, 2.50 baths
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$925,000 : 7122 N 40th Street, Paradise Valley3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$1,300,000 : 36498 N Montalcino Road, Scottsdale4 beds, 4.50 baths
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2 beds, 2.50 baths
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$895,000 : 3124 E Sierra Vista Drive, Phoenix3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$699,900 : 2211 E Camelback Road, Unit 202, Phoenix2 beds, 3.00 baths
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$789,000 : 4226 E Saint Joseph Way, Phoenix3 beds, 2.50 baths
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2 beds, 2.00 baths
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$2,700,000 : 4339 E Rose Lane, Paradise Valley5 beds, 6.50 baths
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$774,800 : 10417 E Honey Mesquite Drive, Scottsdale3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$525,000 : 7520 N 9th Place, Phoenix5 beds, 3.50 baths
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$765,000 : 9779 E Allison Way, Scottsdale4 beds, 3.00 baths
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$1,745,000 : 6739 N Palm Canyon Drive, Phoenix4 beds, 4.50 baths
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$575,000 : 330 W Palm Lane, Phoenix3 beds, 2.00 baths
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$724,900 : 14243 N 27th Place, Phoenix4 beds, 3.00 baths
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$649,900 : 6030 E Osborn Road, Scottsdale3 beds, 2.00 baths
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$625,000 : 8031 N 8th Avenue, Phoenix4 beds, 3.00 baths
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$1,850,000 : 4959 E Red Rock Drive, Phoenix3 beds, 3.00 baths
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$536,500 : 10206 N 58th Place, Paradise Valley4 beds, 2.00 baths
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$1,249,000 : 10735 E Monument Drive, Scottsdale5 beds, 3.50 baths
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$499,900 : 27987 N 108th Way, Scottsdale3 beds, 3.00 baths
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$1,324,900 : 5001 E Valle Vista Way, Paradise Valley3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$1,297,500 : 15215 N Kierland Boulevard, Unit 537, Scottsdale2 beds, 2.50 baths
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$535,000 : 9655 E Cavalry Drive, Scottsdale3 beds, 3.50 baths
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$2,650,000 : 4211 E Highlands Drive, Paradise Valley4 beds, 2.50 baths
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$629,000 : 6923 E Orange Blossom Drive, Paradise Valley3 beds, 2.00 baths
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2 beds, 2.00 baths
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$850,000 : 5819 E Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix5 beds, 3.50 baths
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$2,999,900 : 7025 N Longlook Road, Paradise Valley7 beds, 9.00 baths
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