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!
Tips to view slide show: Click on first image… it will enlarge and you can also read my captions… move forward or back via arrows below the photo… you can start or stop at any image:
Laura's Last Ditch Vintage Kitchenwares says
I used to live in Omaha and loved it there. This home is a little marvel, so sweet and livable, with vintage charm that doesn’t go overboard. Even my hubby who isn’t so keen on retro would find this one quite agreeable.
nina462 says
Swoon! I could move right in….if only I lived in Omaha.
Holly says
Yes please 🙂 I want that house! If only I lived in Omaha.. haha!
Lauryn says
Omaha is a great little city and that house is just perfect! The basement rec room is damn near killing me, not to mention the stove, the bathroom, and the built-ins!!! These 1940s homes are my favorites: perfect use of minimal space, so much more affordable to purchase, and then, later, so much more affordable in terms of maintaining and heating and cooling. Love this little gem and envy the lucky buyer who scoops it up!
karen says
I was in Omaha this past weekend and stumbled upon an estate sale at the most amazing time capsule MCM/Hollywood regency home. If i see a listing for the home come up, i will be sure to share. Omaha has so many great MCM buildings and homes – i had so much fun just driving around taking them all in!
Brenda says
Karen,
We’re looking for a very cool home in the Omaha area. If you do see that one pop up on the market, would you post it on the Retro Renovation facebook page asap? We look every day, but I wouldn’t want to accidentally miss it.
Jenny says
Brenda- I don’t know what your budget is but there is a killer MCM ranch in Fremont if you don’t mind the drive. We own a pretty interesting Mid Century ourselves and new to Fremont I have found it is a secret gem for these.
Keira says
This one owner time capsule just came up for sale in Lincoln. I really love the the one of a kind kitchen & the built in clock in the kitchen. http://www.woodsbros.com/homes-for-sale/NE/Lincoln/68510/3835-Randolph-St-127439320
Jay says
Great looking house! Dare I say it, but the front landcaping at the entry needs a do-over ala last week’s post – the shrubbery has been cut back once too many times. Nice knotty pine basement – yes that’s a radio in the wall. My curiousity was piqued – Howard Radios were in business into the late 40s early 50s. The enterprising homeowner set it into the wall. The tube chasis would be mounted on the reverse side, I think that’s the speaker down lower on the wall.
Would like to have seen the living room and dining room furnished. Very spacious.
Brenda says
Thanks for doing some research on that radio. A very cool feature I’ve never seen before! I love it!
Robin, NV says
Oh how lovely! So many period details too! Love the bakelite knobs for the radio, the built-ins by the fireplace, the window awnings… but that bathroom takes the cake. Omaha is supposed to be a nice town too. What a sweetheart.
LuAnn says
I wonder if this was a one-owner house… Serious house envy! If only it was in Southern California. Of course, depending on zip code, it would probably be listed anywhere from two to five times more. Sigh…
Roundhouse Sarah says
That bathroom is just darlin’! I love seeing a house that was so well maintained.
Patty says
I want to move to Ohama. Nice.
Cindy A. says
Me too! 🙂