Aly Raisman’s Childhood Home Vaults Into Top Spot of Most Popular Homes
Aly Raisman’s Childhood Home Vaults Into Top Spot of Most Popular Homes
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman’s childhood home vaulted over the competition and wolf-jumped into the top spot in our weekly peek at the most popular homes on realtor.com®.
As we recently reported, a buyer with big dreams can live in the five-bedroom estate where the two-time gold medalist lived as a child.
Finishing with the silver medal this week is the internet’s favorite wacky, decor-heavy home in Detroit. The home crammed with kitschy knickknacks continues to rake in the clicks—and it’s still available for $550,000.
Other properties that soared above the rest this week included a historic home in Missouri built by a founder of the pony express, an eerie waterfront villa in New York that’s sat empty for 70 years, and a megamansion in L.A. that just had a $10 million price slice.
Even if you don’t have $90 million to spend on a stylish SoCal mansion, we invite you to leap into the rest of this week’s most popular properties.
10. 1430 Wheatsheaf Ln, Abington, PA
Price: $225,000 (opening bid)
Why it’s here: Going once, going twice … sold? This 1923 brick Colonial is available at auction next month. The 2,400-square-foot interior is in need of updating, but it offers a formal dining room with butler’s pantry, a “semimodern” kitchen, and a living room with a fireplace.
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9. 1301 South St, Lexington, MO
Price: $125,000
Why it’s here: Who will act fast to save this home? In need of a major overhaul, it was built in 1840 by William Bradford Waddell, a founder of the pony express. (Yes, the transcontinental delivery service on horseback.) The residence then became home to the Baptist Female College in 1868, educating women, including Harry Truman‘s mother. There’s no doubt the 9,100-square-foot structure is an enormous project, but we hope a buyer with a pioneer spirit takes it on.
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8. Carleton Is Lot 1, Cape Vincent, NY
Price: $495,000
Why it’s here: Here’s a haunting story about a house. The Carleton Island Villa has stood abandoned for over 70 years. Seventy!
Constructed in 1895, it was used until 1927. During the years of war, contractors were allowed to remove the interior doors and windows, leaving the villa open to the elements. Both the stone foundation and the wood frame deteriorated, and this beautiful old mansion also comes with no utilities.
“The villa would require an extensive rehabilitation,” says listing agent Barry William Kukowski. “If it was restored, the tour boats would visit it as well as other organizations. The Cape Vincent, NY, area could use that economic shot in the arm.”
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7. 117 Countryside Dr, Chagrin Falls, OH
Price: $321,000
Why it’s here: In the hands of one owner since 1977, this ranch property has been well cared for. It measures 1,990 square feet and has formal living and dining rooms, as well as an eat-in kitchen that opens to the family room. A newer sliding door opens to a patio and landscaped gardens. Updates include a repaved driveway, new garage door, new sink and Caesarstone counters in the kitchen, and newly tiled bathrooms.
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6. 10979 Chalon Rd, Los Angeles, CA
Price: $90,000,000
Why it’s here: Ladies and gents, we present a price cut. This 31,000-square-foot megamansion was our most expensive new listing last July. Its eye-popping amenities include a two-lane bowling alley and parking for 70 cars. A 40,000-square-foot resort space features a pool, sport court, putting green, and two fire pits. After almost a year on the market, the listing has re-emerged with a $10 million price cut.
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5. 2164 Olive Ave, Lakewood, OH
Price: $155,000
Why it’s here: This charming Colonial built in 1927 already has a buyer lined up after less than a week on the market. It’s easy to see why! The home offers original hardwoods and built-ins, an updated eat-in kitchen, a finished basement, and fresh paint.
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4. 1140 S Pittsburgh St, Connellsville, PA
Price: $299,000
Why it’s here: We love what’s been done to this place. The 1899 Victorian, also on the list last week, has been transformed with a full remodel. Beautiful original details remain, including the exposed brick, hardwood floors, built-in bench, and living room with a turret. New bathrooms and a modern kitchen with an island were added.
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3. 292 Main St, Florida, NY
Price: $28,000
Why it’s here: Own a piece of local history, but be prepared to get to work. This former schoolhouse from the 1890s was to be converted into a home, but was left in a state of disrepair. It lacks heating or a kitchen. A restoration would need to include the foundation, interiors, as well as electric and plumbing. Who will make the grade?
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2. 450 W Grixdale, Detroit, MI
Price: $550,000
Why it’s here: Still going strong, last week’s first-place finisher continues to captivate viewers. The internet went bonkers for the “mind-blowing decorative flair” of this home crammed with knickknacks. The purchase price includes all the furnishings, including a baby grand player piano, a vintage car collection, statues aplenty, and a fountain.
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1. 21 Aly Raisman Way, Needham, MA
Price: $2,499,000
Why it’s here: The address gives it away! The residence is the childhood home of gymnastic superstar Aly Raisman. The English-style manor has been fully renovated, and has had plenty of attention in its short time on the market.
The 9,000-square-foot home includes a grand foyer, chef’s kitchen, and large family room. For Olympic hopefuls, the basement still has a gym where the future gold medalist started her training.
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