What is a Contemporary Style Home?

Contemporary home styles are among the most popular in the housing market. Contemporary homes began appearing as early as the 1950s and remained popular until the early 1970s.  The style draws from both postmodern and Neo-eclectic architecture styles and focuses on natural building materials, simplicity, open floor plans, clean lines, and asymmetrical forms.  The following features define contemporary home plans:

Exteriors: Clean lines and simplicity define contemporary home exteriors. Ornamentation is kept to a minimum.  Exterior materials may include stone, brick, wood, or a combination of these materials.  Roofs are typically gabled or “shed” style, defined by flat, sloped inclines and large over hangs.  Windows are tall, large and free of embellishments. 

Interiors: Contemporary home interiors are defined by large, open floor plans. Most homes are single-level, though two story versions also exist.  Floors are wood or ceramic tile.  Ceilings are typically high, cathedral-style with exposed wooden beams.

Kitchen: Though contemporary homes are minimalist in style, kitchens are often large and contain central islands and decorative counter tops in materials such as marble, concrete, or stainless steel.

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Contemporary Style Homes in Austin

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4609 Island CV, Austin, TX 78731

$2,995,000

House in Island At Mount Bonnell Shores

5 br, 5 ba, 5283 sf, 0.47 acres

Listed at:

$2,995,000

Reduced:

$254,500

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Property Description:

House in Island At Mount Bonnell Shores

MLS ID:

8500722 – Active

Beds:

5

Baths:

5

Sq Ft:

5283

Acres:

0.47

Description:

Located On The Exclusive "Island At Mt. Bonnell", This Residence Is Contemporary In Design And Sits On The Waters Edge Of Lake Austin....

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3501 Misty Creek DR, Austin, TX 78735

$1,050,000

House in Barton Creek / Estates Above Lost Creek

4 br, 4 ba, 4480 sf, 1.54 acres

Listed at:

$1,050,000

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Property Description:

House in Barton Creek / Estates Above Lost Creek

MLS ID:

7881212 – Active

Beds:

4

Baths:

4

Sq Ft:

4480

Acres:

1.54

Description:

Private & Gated Serene Soft Contemporary Estate Nestled On Over 1.5 Acres Of Wooded Bliss. impeccable Design From Alan Taniguchi. French...

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27033 Masters PKWY, Spicewood, TX 78669

$779,000

House in Barton Creek Lakeside

3 br, 3 ba, 3686 sf, 0.67 acres

Listed at:

$779,000

Featured Listing

Property Description:

House in Barton Creek Lakeside

MLS ID:

5151157 – Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

3686

Acres:

0.67

Description:

Dick Clark Classic Contemporary Located In Prestigious Barton Creek Lakeside Community. exquisitely Crafted 3 Bed2 Bath Has Soaring Ceilings,...

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5100 Lucas LN, Austin, TX 78731

$699,999

House in Beverly Hills Sec 02

4 br, 3 ba, 2754 sf, 0.35 acres

Listed at:

$699,999

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Property Description:

House in Beverly Hills Sec 02

MLS ID:

4823554 – Pending

Beds:

4

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

2754

Acres:

0.35

Description:

Exquisite Multi-level Contemporary Built In To Picturesque Setting On.352 Hill Country Acres Of Hill Country. Perfectly Private Treetop Hide-away....

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3010 Thousand Oaks DR, Austin, TX 78746

$618,150

House in Beecave Woods Sec 04

4 br, 3 ba, 3170 sf, 0.32 acres

Listed at:

$618,150

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Property Description:

House in Beecave Woods Sec 04

MLS ID:

7439693 – Pending

Beds:

4

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

3170

Acres:

0.32

Description:

Nestled On A Greenbelt Lot In Beecave Woods, this Meticulously Maintained And Classically Beautiful Home Is Well-designed For Contemporary Living....

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2505 Wilson ST, Austin, TX 78704

$499,900

House in Forest Wood

3 br, 3 ba, 2203 sf, 0.16 acres

Listed at:

$499,900

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Property Description:

House in Forest Wood

MLS ID:

3607731 – Pending

Beds:

3

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

2203

Acres:

0.16

Description:

1k Lanscape Allownace Beautiful Contemporary Home Located In The Heart Of S. congress. Great Stucco Ext, metal Roof & Custom Garage Door....

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2315 Toro Canyon RD, Austin, TX 78746

$499,000

House in Westlake Highlands Sec 03

3 br, 3 ba, 2183 sf, 0.64 acres

Listed at:

$499,000

Reduced:

$15,000

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Property Description:

House in Westlake Highlands Sec 03

MLS ID:

3625940 – Pending

Beds:

3

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

2183

Acres:

0.64

Description:

Nestled High On A Corner Wooded Lot, This Updated Home Is All About Austin Lifestyle Casual Living, Open Floor Plan For Entertaining And Enjoying...

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1101 Ivean Pearson RD # D203, Lago Vista, TX 78645

$395,900

Condo in Waterstone Condo

2 br, 3 ba, 1508 sf, 0.30 acres

Listed at:

$395,900

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Property Description:

Condo in Waterstone Condo

MLS ID:

8348837 – Active

Beds:

2

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

1508

Acres:

0.30

Description:

This Unit Has Impeccable Contemporary Style WVintage Details That Create Relaxed Luxury. Incredible Floor To Ceiling Panoramic Views & Convenience...

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946 E 50th ST, Austin, TX 78751

$350,000

House in Ridgetop

3 br, 3 ba, 1810 sf, 0.11 acres

Listed at:

$350,000

Reduced:

$9,000

Featured Listing

Property Description:

House in Ridgetop

MLS ID:

3644629 – Active

Beds:

3

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

1810

Acres:

0.11

Description:

Fabulous Contemporary Home In Ridgetop. High Ceilings, Stained Concrete, Hard Tile And Wood Flooring Throughout. Open Floor Plan With Bedrooms...

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2931 Eckert ST # B, Austin, TX 78722

$269,900

House in Pannell Place Condo

2 br, 2 ba, 1263 sf, 0.08 acres

Listed at:

$269,900

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Property Description:

House in Pannell Place Condo

MLS ID:

5906355 – Pending

Beds:

2

Baths:

2

Sq Ft:

1263

Acres:

0.08

Description:

This Home Has An Urban Condo Loft Feel In A Quaint Old Austin Neighborhood Unique, Architect Designed, Contemporary Home With High Design In...

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515 Sara DR, Round Rock, TX 78664

$142,900

House in Eggers

4 br, 3 ba, 2013 sf, 0.25 acres

Listed at:

$142,900

Featured Listing

Property Description:

House in Eggers

MLS ID:

9561321 – Pending

Beds:

4

Baths:

3

Sq Ft:

2013

Acres:

0.25

Description:

Stylishly Remodeled One And A Half Story Home On A Large Corner Lot, in Friendly & Established Egger Acres. Contemporary Architecture Offers...

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101 E CANYON Cir, Austin, TX 78746

$8,900,000

House in Bluffington Sec 02

5 br, 7 ba, 9610 sf, 3.35 acres

Listed at:

$8,900,000

Property Description:

House in Bluffington Sec 02

MLS ID:

8137281 – Active

Days on Website:

604

Beds:

5

Baths:

7

Sq Ft:

9610

Acres:

3.35

Description:

This May Be The Finest Home In Austin. it Was Designed And Built By The Best As A Contemporary Interpretation Of A Classical Style, With Clean...

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