Small is good. And this small, midcentury modest time capsule house in Omaha, Nebraska, (now sold) listed for sale by agent Rachel Tiller… well, it’s pretty much 1949 perfection. Two bedrooms, two bathroooms, coved ceilings, a coolonial knotty pine basement — all in 1,119 s.f. — what a sweetheart.
From the listing:
- Price: $95,000
- Year built: 1949
- Square footage: 1,119
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Well maintained all brick home 2 bed 2 bath ranch in desirable Benson. Beautiful wood floors on the main and fireplace in the living room. Kitchen has lots of cabinets for storage. Master bedroom has double closets! Large flat yard with porch and mature trees. Great location close to schools and downtown Benson!
This pink and blue vintage tile bathroom is perfection. I love all of the little details like the random mosaic flooring, the decorative liner tiles and the contrasting bullnose tile. The addition of the white fixtures and ceramic bath accessories keeps the bathroom sweet without going overboard. Love.
Then there is the warm toned knotty pine basement rec room– a cozy spot for family to gather and unwind together — complete with a fireplace.
Reader Brenda, who tipped us off to this charming home, wondered if this was a built-in wall radio. What do you think?
I spy a vintage stove in the cute wood and white vintage kitchen, too. Just lovely.
I predict a home with this much personality at such an affordable price won’t last long. Mega thanks to realtor Rachel Tiller and photographer Minchu Yi for allowing us to feature this gem.
Link love:
- Realtor Rachel Tiller
- Photos courtesy of Minchu Yi Omaha Real Estate Photographer
Read more about the ’40s:
- 1940s decorating styles
- 32 photos of interiors from 1944
- Lauryn and Dennis’ 1939 kitchen makeover — wonderful!
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AmyS says
What a perfectly charming home! It has everything a home needs. Where & when did people get the idea they needed more space than this? It reminds me of my grandparent’s home which my grandfather built completely by himself (& w/a little help w/ lifting, I’m guessing But electrical, plumbing, everything was all him) for his new bride, my grandmother. Throughout the years he’s done updating and all repairs. Last time I visited, my 97 yr-old grandfather was updating the bathrooms, modernizing it. Seems whoever owned this home felt the same way about their home &kept it up.
I’m imagining a young Omahawan soldier returning home from the war & built this house for his bride! What a generation!
Linda Haas says
What a beauty! My favorite is that bathroom! It’s perfect! How awesome that it was not updated!!!
Julie says
Man, I wish I lived in Omaha, and I’ve never wished that before!
Will Fox says
Native Omahan here. You really enjoy winters that last 4-5 months that much?!
Sharon S Derry says
There are houses that look just like this all over St. Louis. 🙂
Pam Kueber says
Yes, St. Louis is the best!
Sharon Derry says
I agree, Pam Kueber! Do you live in St. Louis?
Pam Kueber says
No, just been blogging about it now and then for 11+ years! We have a saying, “All the Best Stuff’s in St. Louis”
Sharon Derry says
I LOVE THAT, Pam Kueber!