The five-bedroom, 3,570-square-foot residence stands as a testament to 1970s architectural elegance and fine craftsmanship. Sitting on 1.3 acres, the home has been meticulously maintained and preserved in all of its original detail. A residential time capsule, the property had seen only two owners in nearly 50 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s rare to find a completely original, custom mid-century modern house in Orangevale,\u201d listing agent Gaby Moreira of Mod Real Estate<\/a> told The Sacramento Bee<\/a> when the house originally listed for $1 million in September. \u201cThis house is really something special.\u201d<\/p>\n The property closed Friday for $950,000.<\/p>\n Clerestory windows and a dramatic dome skylight transform the Hazel Avenue home\u2019s sunroom into a light-filled sanctuary that connects indoor and outdoor spaces.<\/p>\n (Shot Archives)<\/p>\n \u201c(The buyers) were the first ones to come to the open house on the first weekend, and then finally came around to buying months later when they were ready,\u201d Moreira said Monday via email. \u201cThe house got a lot of showings and interest for its all original character. (It) is in great hands.\u201c<\/p>\n Mid-century modern homes are defined by clean lines, open spaces and an integration with nature. The architectural style spanned the decades from the mid-1940s into the early 1970s. Technically in the post-modernism era, the Orangevale house was built in 1976.<\/p>\n The residence boasts unique elements that transport visitors back to the era of bold design. A Japanese-inspired influence runs throughout the property, beginning with the front-yard landscaping and elaborately detailed front door.<\/p>\n Inside, a grand travertine stone fireplace with an original working television that can be hidden behind custom doors stands out. An adjacent dining room is spotlighted by a bar behind hand-painted sliding doors with automatic lighting that turns on when they\u2019re opened. Doors with the same hand-painted pattern close off the kitchen but allow for a pass-through window into the dining room.<\/p>\n Boasting two primary suites, four bathrooms, and expansive living spaces on a 1.3-acre lot, the late mid-century modern home offers both vintage charm and modern functionality.<\/p>\n (Shot Archives)<\/p>\n Symmetric if nothing else, the house has two dining rooms, two living rooms and two primary bedrooms. There are four full bathrooms.<\/p>\n Both primary suites open out to the home\u2019s most innovative design: A bright, 53-foot-long sunroom \u2014 complete with a cocktail bar window and a stunning dome skylight and hot tub. The sunroom features walls of glass and clerestory windows that showcase the expansive backyard, which is surrounded by tall, mature redwood trees that provide both privacy and shade.<\/p>\n A gate leads to a separate area behind the backyard fence where citrus trees grow. Moreira said the enclosed back segment of the property seemed ideal for raising chickens and other small farm animals \u2014 away from the main house.<\/p>\n Mature redwood trees frame the 1.3-acre Orangevale property, creating a private woodland setting for this architectural gem.<\/p>\n (Shot Archives)<\/p>\n The home makes extensive use of retro tile work in the bathrooms and original grass-cloth wallpaper throughout \u2014 all in excellent condition.<\/p>\n Top it all off with automatic curtains, a three-car garage, authentic built-ins and a tranquil waterfall in the front yard and you get the idea behind the original owner\u2019s storybook home.<\/p>\n \u201cI think somebody was building their dream house and wanted all these details,\u201d Moreira said.<\/p>\n While Hazel Avenue is a busy street, traffic cannot be heard from inside the house and is muffled in the front yard.<\/p>\n Original grass cloth wallpaper and a travertine stone fireplace preserve the home\u2019s 1970s design aesthetic in pristine condition.<\/p>\n (Shot Archives)<\/p>\n The property also has a large dog run.<\/p>\n \u201cWith its preserved character, thoughtful design, and amenities for both everyday living and hosting, this one-of-a-kind property is a rare opportunity to own an architectural gem,\u201d the property listing states.<\/p>\n A hand-painted bar with automatic lighting showcases the home\u2019s mid-century modern luxury, inviting guests to step back in time.<\/p>\n (Shot Archives)<\/p>\n![\"Clerestory](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/e471e2cd1127f897e7a698edf7b86f22.jpeg\"\/)
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