Ugly Exterior House-- Would you buy one?

[gentlearts]

I just saw pictures of a house for sale near my son. My DIL works for an architectural firm, founded by the father of the present owner. The father's house is for sale.

It is a very modern house, in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, from the 1960s. From the outside it is a stunning example of this style, and I would love to have it, but it sticks out like a sore thumb compared to the traditional homes around it. I suspect it is being rejected partly for that reason.

As for me, I would have no problem, except that I don't think a single thing I own would be appropriate inside the house.

[Blondy]

Originally Posted by emotiioo

Would you buy a house whose exterior you didn't like if they met all of your other requirements (space, location, layout, price, condition, must haves, etc.)

Curious to hear how important curb appeal is in the buying decision.

No. The only exception would be, if it is easy to change to make it more appealing.

[NOLA2SGF]

I would buy it, but I doubt most people would.

Then, if it needed repairs, cleanup, and/or landscaping I would have that done. I would paint anything that needed painting. Surely it can't look THAT bad. Or can it?

[Taratova]

If the shape was extremely odd , I would pass, if it was kind of boring and a face lift with landscaping, paint, it would be a better choice.

I would also look at the neighborhood and make that a deciding factor. One can really work with a plain unappealing house than one that shouts odd!

[glamatomic]

Unless it was fixable, probably not... unless it was an absolute bargain in the ritziest area of my city (less than half market value or something)