Modernist Homes
If you’re a fan of modernist architecture, North Carolina is the place to be! Here, you’ll find the third largest concentration of modern homes, an architectural style that began back in the 1920’s, but really took off post-WWII between the 1940’s and 1970’s.
Hillman Real Estate Group is uniquely experienced in representing sellers and buyers who have an interest in this forward-thinking style that broke away from the traditional style of homes and would love to talk to you about your interest in placing a modernist-style home for sale in the Triangle area or finding a property that suits your unique tastes to buy.
Characteristics of Modernist Homes
- Flat or low-profile roofs
- Use of large glass walls
- Exposed structural elements
- Inside/outside feel where the landscape becomes part of the house
- Continuous spaces/flow
- Unique use of materials and finishes
A Modernist Home Sold by Hillman Real Estate Group
When N.C. State College of Design opened in Raleigh, NC 1948, it had a large influence on modern homes in our area, many of which are registered as truly modernist homes and typically built by what are now widely-renowned architects who defined this era of residential home design.
HREG’s Modernist Home of the Month
Discover the pinnacle of modern living with our “Modernist Home of the Month” feature! Each month, we showcase our favorite mod home that is for sale in the Triangle area.
Modernist Home of the Month: A 1975 Woodland Original in Chapel Hill
Positioned on five acres of mature hardwoods in western Chapel Hill, 268 Box Turtle Trail is a strong example of this era’s organic design. Built in 1975, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home spans 1,966 square feet of all-wood construction, combining vaulted ceilings, rich interior timber, and large window banks framed by forest views. Offered at $549,000, it brings together quiet acreage living, lower Orange County property taxes, and quick access to local Chapel Hill amenities.
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Modernist Home of the Month: Privacy, Flexibility, and Proximity in North Chatham
Tucked away in the highly sought-after North Chatham enclave of Wrights Grant, 304 Wrights Way is the latter. Situated on an expansive, heavily wooded 6.89-acre lot, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom home spans 2,169 square feet of thoughtfully planned, organic modern design. Listed at $700,000, it strikes the balance between ultimate acreage privacy and commuter convenience.
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Modernist Home of the Month: A Whimsical, Woodsy Retreat in West Raleigh
There are homes that follow trends, and then there are homes that create an atmosphere. Tucked away on a lush 0.81-acre lot in West Raleigh’s Westridge neighborhood, 3201 Fieldview Court is the latter.
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North Carolina Modernist Houses
The Triangle area is particularly lucky to have a non-profit 501C3 educational archive, NC Modernist, which has documented more than 300 architects and designers in the state and maintains a “heartfelt mission for the documentation, preservation, and promotion of Modernist houses”.