Mid-Century Modern Homes for Sale - Charlotte, NC

Mid-Century modern enthusiasts are flocking to the Mid-Century Modern epi-center: Palm Springs!  Highlights include a martini party at John Lautner's famous Elrod House (attire is Hip James Bond since the house was used for James Bond films), vintage air-Stream show,  tours of Mid-Century Modern homes, films on the MCM era, vintage fashion show...and countless poolside parties at Sinatra era desert hotels.

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I don't know of any other neighborhood of Charlotte that is home to more mid-century modern homes than the Cloisters. Lovers of modernist homes in Charlotte started buying these homes in the early 2000's. Consequently, the Clositers has become a showcase for true mid-century modern architecture.

In Charlotte, if you are looking for a modern home, you will be choosing from an inventory of resale mid-century modern homes that were built in the 1950's and 1960's. (sadly, we just don't have many new construction modern homes). So you've found the perfect "atomic ranch" and ask to see the energy bills and fall over from shock.

So let's start with the positive.

Lansdowne is truly one of the best kept secrets of Charlotte for it's inventory of mid-century modern homes. The Lansdowne neighborhood was built primarily in the post modern 1950's and 1960's, has large lots, tree lined streets and sidewalks. The neighborhood has a number of original owner homes, but these homes are beginning to change hands to young home owners that are doing some fabulous mod renovations.

Lansdowne is considered a southwest neighborhood of Charlotte and is bordered by Lansdowne Rd and Sardis Lane to the north and south. Sardis Rd and Providence Rd to the east and west. Jefferson Park and Mammouth Oaks neighborhoods join Lansdowne to the north and adds to the inventory of Mid-Century Modern homes!

You better get yourself down to the new Bechtler Musum of Modern Art, right here in Uptown Charlotte. The museum opened Jan 2, 2010 and was packed on opening day. I loved seeing such a great opening crowd.

The collection is FAB and includes work by Joan Miro, Picasso, Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder, Le Corbusier and Max Ernst, to name a few. My favorites were the amazing textiles. Unbelievable!