Alexandria, Virginia
The award-winning Fairfax County neighborhood has been long been recognized as one of the groundbreaking modernist suburban communities to be developed post-World War II. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the neighborhood is just south of Old Town Alexandria. Hollin Hills real estate includes nearly 450 mid-century modern homes designed by Charles M. Goodman, FAIA, and developed by Robert Davenport. Learn more about Hollin Hills.
“My wife and I were very impressed with Michael Shapiro’s professionalism in his recent successful efforts on our behalf to sell our home in Hollin Hills. Michael is a true enthusiast of mid-century architecture and that enthusiasm on behalf of our ‘non-Goodman,’ but still special, Cass Neer 1956 house proved to be instrumental in its successful sale. We recommend Michael highly, whether you are selling or looking to buy your special house.”
–Randy and Maureen, Hollin Hills sellers
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Demand for Mid-Century Modern Homes Strong
UrbanTurf writes about the continuing demand for mid-century modern homes in the Washington area despite Mad Men being off the air for the past five years.
“Mad Men concluded its television run in 2015 and it seemed like people’s infatuation with mid-century modern design went with it,” writes Nena Perry-Brown. “However, interest in the DC area’s mid-century housing market remains high.”
Read the full article here and explore some of the mid-century modern neighborhoods in the Washington, D.C. area.
Docomomo DC Virtual Tour of Hollin Hills – Oct. 10
With the biennial Hollin Hills House and Garden Tour postponed from this past spring until next year, you can get a fix of the mid-century modern neighborhood during Docomomo DC’s Virtual Tour Day on October 10 at 2 pm. The event will feature an introduction to the neighborhood, designed by architect Charles Goodman for developer Robert Davenport and constructed between 1949 and 1971. Participants will also view video tours of the ALCOA “Care-Free” Home—one of only 24 built nationwide and currently undergoing renovation. Another tour will explore a two-story atrium house constructed of prefabricated panels. Docomomo DC Board member John Burns, FAIA, also will discuss Goodman’s other work in the Washington area. This event provides AIA credit (1 CEU). You can register for the event here.
Docomomo US/DC is dedicated to increasing public awareness, appreciation and protection of Modern architecture, landscapes, neighborhoods and sites in Washington D.C. and surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia. Through education, public programs, documentation and advocacy, Docomomo US/DC works to ensure that the rich legacy of the Modern Movement in the greater Washington, DC area is preserved for future generations. The chapter partners with local and regional organizations, universities and governmental entities to advance its mission.
Washingtonian Magazine Top Agent Recognition
I am honored to be recognized once again as a Washingtonian Magazine Top Agent. Thank you to all of my clients, family and friends who have supported Modern Capital for the past 14 years. Please reach out if you are thinking of buying or selling a mid-century modern home. Happy to meet and discuss today’s modern real estate market.