Modern Design in Edina — FAQ — Quick Answers
Where are the best new construction modern homes in Edina?
Edina has two pockets of true modern architecture: new developments by contemporary builders, and scattered mid-century modern homes from the 1950s-60s. New construction modern in Edina starts around $550,000 for a 3BR. The challenge: most "modern" spec homes are actually traditional floor plans with modern finishes: flat cabinets and gray floors do not make it modern.
Do modern homes in Edina appreciate differently than traditional homes?
True modern architecture in Edina appreciates 10-15% faster than traditional homes in the same price range, but with higher volatility. In down markets, modern homes sit longer because the buyer pool is smaller. In up markets, they get bid up because supply is so limited. Only buy modern if you love it; avoid buying it purely as an investment strategy.
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Modern Design Homes in Edina
Edina's modern housing market is a demolition derby in slow motion. A 1950s rambler on a 75-by-150 lot gets replaced with a $1.2M contemporary — flat roof, open plan, walls of glass. Parkwood Knolls and Countryside are ground zero. The city's design review has teeth, so the builds tend to be thoughtful rather than bloated. Still, not everyone on the block loves watching the bungalow next door become a glass box. The neighbors file complaints. The tax assessor files an increase. Life goes on.
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Modern Design Homes in Edina — Common Questions
Where are the best new construction modern homes in Edina?
Edina has two pockets of true modern architecture: new developments by contemporary builders, and scattered mid-century modern homes from the 1950s-60s. New construction modern in Edina starts around $550,000 for a 3BR. The challenge: most "modern" spec homes are actually traditional floor plans with modern finishes: flat cabinets and gray floors do not make it modern.
Do modern homes in Edina appreciate differently than traditional homes?
True modern architecture in Edina appreciates 10-15% faster than traditional homes in the same price range, but with higher volatility. In down markets, modern homes sit longer because the buyer pool is smaller. In up markets, they get bid up because supply is so limited. Only buy modern if you love it; avoid buying it purely as an investment strategy.
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