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The weirdest homes for sale in 2021
If you thought 2021 was wacky, wait until you see some of the properties that were listed for sale throughout the United States. 2021 was a tough year for home buyers, but a great year for sellers. Home values in the U.S. have gone up 19.3% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 14.3% in the next year.So, of course, there was no shortage of outlandish properties listed for sale this year. From treehouses to ‘skinny houses,’ here is some of the most unusual real estate from 2021. Treehouse in VermontThis modern cabin in the town of Waltham, Vermont, comes with a suspension bridge and treehouse. The property is on 13 acres and sits roughly 40 feet above the forest floor.This three bedroom, 3,300-square foot cabin sold above asking price at $486,000. 328 square-foot California home for $1 millionFor a home on the central coast in California, you might not be surprised to see a price tag above $1 million. However, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is only 328 square feet.That means the home sold for a price that equals $3,125 per square foot.The listing says the “vintage bungalow” is on a quiet street, close to the beach, restaurants and the boardwalk.250 square-foot Massachusetts home for $315,000This 250-square-foot Massachusetts house sold for $315,000. The tiny home located in Newton — outside of Boston — sits on a whopping 0.06-acre lot.The house, built in 1970, is described as an “adorable tiny studio home … featuring completely open living space,” with a loft and “ready to finish basement.”New Mexico military town for $11 millionLooking to buy an old military base town? Well, you’re in luck because the town of Fort Wingate, New Mexico, is for sale with a price tag of $11 million.The listing boasts an original trading post, cafe, post office, gas station, recreational vehicle parking with 80 hookups, maintenance shop, storage buildings, convenience store and 27 residential units.Across the street is the abandoned military base, where explosives were stored during World War I and World War II.Boston’s infamous ‘skinny house’This so-called ‘skinny house’ in Boston’s North End has been sold again, this time for $1.25 million. That’s $50,000 over the asking price.It was built in 1890. Two brothers inherited the land during the Civil War and one built his home on the land while the other was away fighting. When the brother returned from war, he built the skinny house on the remaining land to spite his brother.According to the listing, the 10-feet wide, 30-feet long home is about 1,666 square feet. The house has three floors and a private roof deck.Fire-damaged home sold for $342,000A fire-damaged, single-family home in an expensive Boston suburb was sold “as is” for $342,000. The three-bedroom, one and one-half bath home is located on a 4,500-square-foot lot. The listing targeted contractors and stated, “House is in need of a complete renovation or potential tear-down and rebuild.”It was originally listed for nearly $400,000.Hearst Television stations contributed to this report.
If you thought 2021 was wacky, wait until you see some of the properties that were listed for sale throughout the United States.
2021 was a tough year for home buyers, but a great year for sellers. Home values in the U.S. have gone up 19.3% over the past year and Zillow predicts they will rise 14.3% in the next year.
So, of course, there was no shortage of outlandish properties listed for sale this year. From treehouses to ‘skinny houses,’ here is some of the most unusual real estate from 2021.
Treehouse in Vermont
This modern cabin in the town of Waltham, Vermont, comes with a suspension bridge and treehouse. The property is on 13 acres and sits roughly 40 feet above the forest floor.
This three bedroom, 3,300-square foot cabin sold above asking price at $486,000.
328 square-foot California home for $1 million
For a home on the central coast in California, you might not be surprised to see a price tag above $1 million. However, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom home is only 328 square feet.
That means the home sold for a price that equals $3,125 per square foot.
The listing says the “vintage bungalow” is on a quiet street, close to the beach, restaurants and the boardwalk.
250 square-foot Massachusetts home for $315,000
This 250-square-foot Massachusetts house sold for $315,000. The tiny home located in Newton — outside of Boston — sits on a whopping 0.06-acre lot.
The house, built in 1970, is described as an “adorable tiny studio home … featuring completely open living space,” with a loft and “ready to finish basement.”
New Mexico military town for $11 million
Looking to buy an old military base town? Well, you’re in luck because the town of Fort Wingate, New Mexico, is for sale with a price tag of $11 million.
The listing boasts an original trading post, cafe, post office, gas station, recreational vehicle parking with 80 hookups, maintenance shop, storage buildings, convenience store and 27 residential units.
Across the street is the abandoned military base, where explosives were stored during World War I and World War II.
Boston’s infamous ‘skinny house’
This so-called ‘skinny house’ in Boston’s North End has been sold again, this time for $1.25 million. That’s $50,000 over the asking price.
It was built in 1890. Two brothers inherited the land during the Civil War and one built his home on the land while the other was away fighting. When the brother returned from war, he built the skinny house on the remaining land to spite his brother.
According to the listing, the 10-feet wide, 30-feet long home is about 1,666 square feet. The house has three floors and a private roof deck.
Fire-damaged home sold for $342,000
A fire-damaged, single-family home in an expensive Boston suburb was sold “as is” for $342,000.
The three-bedroom, one and one-half bath home is located on a 4,500-square-foot lot. The listing targeted contractors and stated, “House is in need of a complete renovation or potential tear-down and rebuild.”
It was originally listed for nearly $400,000.
Hearst Television stations contributed to this report.