Mid-century ramblers for sale

The rambler was the most popular style built in the 1950s, so it should come as no surprise that over 60% of the homes for sale built 1950-1955 are one-story homes. Many were built as starter homes for returning WWII veterans and their families, so it should also come as no surprise that many are still considered great starter homes… now more than 60 years old in established neighborhoods and old enough to again be fashionable.

Don’t think they are all starter homes, however. And don’t think that just because they are mid-century they are mid-century modern (many of those came a little later). Just like all housing styles they cover a broad range of sizes, price ranges and individualization… ranging from a modest footprint of only 576 sq ft at a price of $114,900 to a Frank Lloyd Wright beauty with a footprint of 5,102 and price of $3,400,000.

Twin Cities mid-century ramblers for sale

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It is interesting how the location of the homes for sale gives an indication of how the metro area developed… there are very few mid-century ramblers for sale in the core cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, most are in first-ring suburbs developed after WWII.

The ranch house (now often called mid-century rambler) was one of the first All-American architectural forms, born partly because of the enormous demand for housing following World War II. Its style emphasized simplicity and functionality and was partly influenced by wartime innovations which included prefabricated elements which allowed building at astonishing speed. The creation of suburban communities with streets lined with new 3-bedroom ramblers popped up seemingly overnight… and ‘suburbia’ was born.

Suburban ramblers

Looking to buy a mid-century rambler? Or another style? Let’s get together… we can help!

Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX Results – Mid-Century Realtor – shensrud@homesmsp.com – 612-419-0560

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