About Shannon Stanbro

Broker/Owner of Stanbro Real Estate | 5280mod with 19 years experience in Metro Denver's real estate market. Passionate about consumer advocacy and quality design/construction from any era...but particularly mid-century and modernist.

Marlow House – Then and Now

Recently the home of Joseph and Louise Marlow came on the market. Not surprisingly, it was under contract within a week.

A remarkable residence from 1948 with original features we consider contemporary…waxed concrete floors with radiant heat, for instance. The Marlow’s designed the home for their own family and it is still a very livable, family friendly space. Here is a photo spread from the 1952 Architectural Record book “A Treasury of Contemporary Houses.” (Click the thumbnails for larger pictures)

The home has been altered slightly to create a larger master suite and the kitchen appears to have been updated in the 80’s. The concrete floors have been tiled over and the wonderful original fireplace has been enclosed. I don’t think it would be too difficult to get the house back to its original loveliness and we hope the new owners are preservation minded!

THE HOME IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR RENT.

Click for the virtual tour of the home as it looks today.

Stanbro Real Estate llc, the new home of 5280mod, is a full service brokerage helping buyers AND NOW sellers. Contact us when you are ready to put our knowledge of historic modern architecture and passion for preservation to work for you!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

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Listing Brokerage: Distinctive Properties

West Side MCM Gem – Needs Some Love

This is a large home given that it was built in the late 40’s (that’s right – 1940’s.) 1800+ square feet on the main level with another 826 square feet in the basement. The home has 3 bd/3ba, 2 car attached garage, flagstone floor, cool office nook, mountain views and large lot (7/10 of an acre.) The basement is a recently updated “mother-in-law” apartment, but the rest of the home is very original. Under $300K.

 

Stanbro Real Estate llc, the new home of 5280mod, is a full service brokerage helping buyers AND NOW sellers. Contact us when you are ready to put our unique knowledge and experience to work for you!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

 

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Listing Brokerage: Vision Real Estate

Affordable One Owner Midcentury Modest Ranch

Nice mod-inspired details in this early 60’s ranch. 2500+ square feet, 3bd/ 3ba, mountain views, full walkout basement, 2 car garage for under $225K.

Stanbro Real Estate llc, the new home of 5280mod, is a full service brokerage helping buyers AND NOW sellers. Contact us when you are ready to put our unique knowledge and experience to work for you!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

 

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Listing Brokerage: MB BC Realty LLC

James Ream’s 1966 Lipman House

Last year we highlighted the Sorensen House, another 60’s era home designed by James Ream. Happily, we convinced the family of the original owner not to “update” the home before putting it on the market. Subsequently, the new owners have under taken restoration of the home…even contacting the now 90+ James Ream for guidance.

The Lipman House was also all original when it last sold in 2008, but has since been updated. After reading about and seeing Ream’s work, I think he might be a little disappointed with the new, more sterile, contemporary look of the Lipman House. Ream utilized materials in their natural state to bring warmth and interest to his design.

Here are some before and after pics (click thumbnails for larger images):

The home has 3000+ square feet, 4bd/ 5ba, full walkout basement, 2 car garage and sits on nearly 2 acres. There are also historic Lookout Mountain Farm buildings, one is a guest cottage and the other is a studio. Under $900K.

I do like the more open catwalk and kitchen. Unfortunately, one of my favorite bathroom features has been removed…

Stanbro Real Estate llc, the new home of 5280mod, is a full service brokerage helping buyers AND NOW sellers. Contact us when you are ready to put our unique knowledge and experience to work for you!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

 

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Listing Brokerage: Fuller Sotheby’s Int’l

Affordable Midcentury Modern with Mountain Views

All original finishes and fixtures intact. 2800+ square feet with 3bd/ 2ba, walkout basement, hardwood floors, carport, large yard. Under $225K. SOLD!

Stanbro Real Estate llc, the new home of 5280mod, is a full service brokerage helping buyers AND NOW sellers. Contact us when you are ready to put our unique knowledge and experience to work for you!

720.279.4884

shannon@5280mod.com

 

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Listing Brokerage: MB BC Realty LLC