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‘Holiday Inn circa 1970.’ Whoa, this house for sale in Texas is a major throwback

Exterior of the throw-back home
Exterior of the throw-back home Screen grab from Realtor

There are some houses that are as much a time capsule as they are a space for living, and this residence that’s listed for $1.475 million in Austin, Texas, is one of those very homes.

Living room
Living room Screen grab from Realtor

You can practically smell grandma’s perfume.

Living room
Living room Screen grab from Realtor

“Picture yourself living in this tastefully updated mid-century masterpiece of a home in Judges Hill near UT and downtown,” the listing on Realtor.com says. “One-of-a-Kind retro detailing throughout.”

Dining area
Dining area Screen grab from Realtor

Retro furniture, retro colors like avocado green and mute orange, retro wallpaper — the works. The two-bedroom, three-bathroom home stretches 1,554 square feet and has a spacious floorplan in the living room and dining area. Stairs lead upstairs to a bedroom with a remodeled bathroom.

Kitchen
Kitchen Screen grab from Realtor

Features, per the listing, include:

  • Double stone fireplace

  • Large garage

  • Patio

  • Updated driveway

  • “Glitter popcorn ceiling”

Sitting area
Sitting area Screen grab from Realtor

The home caught the eye of Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page that highlights unique houses up for sale.

Backyard
Backyard Screen grab from Realtor

“Where is the rotary phone and 40lb glass ash tray?” one person asked.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“Holiday Inn circa 1970,” another noted.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“I love this house and hate it...at the same time. I’m so conflicted,” someone said.

Bathroom
Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor

“Who says you can’t time travel, I swear I hear the Brady Bunch, Partridge Family and Gilligan’s Island on the TV ,” one person commented.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor
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This story was originally published June 3, 2024 at 1:07 PM with the headline "‘Holiday Inn circa 1970.’ Whoa, this house for sale in Texas is a major throwback."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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