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For Sale :: 4206 Fortuna Way

By Creede on Aug 24, 2010 under Tags: , , ,

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It’s been a great adventure, but after three and a half years I’m forced to sell my Mid Century Modern home in Olympus Cove. I’ve absolutely loved living here, the neighborhood is absolutely phenomenal and the home has so much potential. The good news is; #1. Someone is going to get an amazing deal on this house. #2. I’m sure I’ll get myself into another affordable modern adventure to blog about.

The details:

  • 4206 Fortuna Way SLC
  • Asking Price $290,000
  • Built in 1955
  • .18 Acre Lot
  • 1980 Sq Feet
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Amazing Kitchen
  • Amazing views

Since I bought the home 3 years ago, I completely refinished all the hardwood floors upstairs, and repainted everything bright white. I had a brand new electrical service to the house installed, and two new electrical panels inside. All new can lights were installed in the living room and kitchen. Speaking of kitchens, I completely gutted the kitchen, installed all new electrical and plumbing, new subfloor and white rubber floor tiles. New white Ikea ABSTRAKT cabinetry with black Trespa countertops and a zero radius stainless steel sink . New Gaggenau induction cooktop, integrated Bosch dishwasher and Siemens Avant Garde hood. There is also the double viking ovens I scored off of Craigslist and the GE Monogram refrigerator. Ohh, and the fantastic Bocci 22 electrical outlets all over the kitchen as well. Downstairs my son’s room was completely redone. I framed out all the walls and added additional insulation, brand new drywall with a floating detail to eliminate baseboards. A fantastic mural of “Where the Wild Things Are” that took my good friend Tony almost 60 hours to complete (video here). The room got all new can lighting with a couple spots on a dimmer for the mural, new Flor carpet tiles, and a new solid core door with SOSS hinges and a nice reveal instead of door molding. I removed the ugly exterior siding, and took it back to it’s old glory of grey Atlas bricks. To keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter a brand new hight efficiency furnace was added, as well as new central AC after I decided the Modern Fan Co. fans weren’t going to cut it. To keep all that heat and cold in I had 8″ of extra insulation blown into the attic. Needless to say, a lot has been done to the home. I have easily put $20,000 of upgrades into and if I wasn’t getting divorced I would easily stay here for another 20 years. My loss your gain. It’s priced to move quick, but I need a full price offer, so tell your friends and neighbors and lets get this thing gone.

If you are interested in seeing the home because you are interested in possibly buying, get a hold of my amazing Realtor Geoff Tice 801-971-1311.

If you just want to look at it and shoot the breeze with me, leave a comment below and I’ll get back to you. ( I love visitors! )

If you only like looking at pretty pictures on the internet, check out 4206Fortuna for some pictures I snapped of it last week, or Obeo for a virtual tour, or the official MLS listing.

Thanks everyone!

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Creede is a frugal design junkie. He loves miminamist and mid-century influences and often finds himself with a hammer and drill in hand in order to achieve the style he wants without breaking the bank.

  • http://bunnymendelbaum.blogspot.com/ Bunny Mendelbaum

    I’m really sad you are selling, but excited for a new mod adventure too.
    The house looks really amazing and you did a great job. Love the kitchen so much. We actually did some of the same details (white abstrakt cabs, black epoxy counter w/ side panel, etc.). This house was a great inspiration to me. I’m sure the lucky new owner will love it.

  • Markus

    Beautiful interior shots! Great looking home! Wish I was in the market…

  • Allison

    Divorced?! :(

  • http://grassrootsmodern.com Creede

    Thanks everyone!

    Allison, sad faces all the way around. It was a total shock to me, but I’ve learned that some things are just out of our control.

  • http://jetsetcarina.com Carina

    Creede, I’m heartsick that you have to sell the house. I hope we can get someone into it who will appreciate all the amazing touches you’ve put into it.

    That being said, I’m kind of excited that you’ll soon have a new project on which to work. Your ideas are always spot-on and imaginative.

  • Foj

    So sorry to hear this. I’m sending healing vibes from North Cali. Incredibly saddened for you and your family.

  • http://cliffmay.blogspot.com Stephen Meade

    Creede,

    Definitely sorry to hear about your pending divorce. I know you got through one whole-house reno and were 2/3rds through this one.

    I’ve often considered your blog a huge inspiration for my own blogging. Hopefully we’ll be hearing about your MCM apartment or condo reno soon enough.

  • http://www.saltlakedigs.com Kelly Favero

    Creede,

    I had no idea this was your house. It’s great. I’m sure it will be the perfect home for the right buyer. I’ll find one :)

  • ryan

    Is your place still available? I’m interested, could we schedule a time to walk through?

  • Brandon

    Great Kitchen! I am very interested in the countertops and floors that you choose. How did you decided on the material without being able to see it in person first? Also on the kitchen floors, are they easy to install? I am working on a condo in Park City and hope to post pictures of the project as I get further along.

    Good luck selling it.

  • http://grassrootsmodern.com creede

    Ryan,

    Still available. I just sent you an email.

    Brandon,

    I was able to get small samples of both before ordering, although it is still a leap of faith. Install on the floors was pretty easy. Keep in touch. I’d love to hear more about your project.

  • http://www.ccrutah.com Chris Purdum

    Hey Creed,

    I submitted the offer :) it’s all up to you. I can get it done much sooner than outlined; just wanted a safety barrier just in case.

    Good luck in Logan, we’ll finish this up when I return from Fresno next week……

    Chris

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