From modern mansions with pools overlooking the city to grand estates surrounded by evergreen trees, let’s take a look back at the top 10 most beautiful homes that went viral in 2019.
1. The Modern Bungalow
Berwyn, IL
Listing Price: $535,000
Views: 186,086
This historic octagon mansion was recently redesigned, blending the beauty of Chicago-style bungalows with a modern design. This open and spacious home features intricate details throughout, and its one-of-a-kind architecture is visible in every room. It’s no wonder this home holds the number one spot for viral homes.
2. Manson Murder House
Los Feliz, CA
Listing Price: $1,888,888
Views: 107,697
Set in a prime location just north of the Rowena Reservoir, this home is a classic 1920’s Los Feliz home with breathtaking views of the Silver Lake Hills and Downtown Los Angeles from the front, and views of Griffith Park, Glendale, and the San Gabriel Mountains from the back. This home features an expansive living room with Italian tile floors that opens to a formal dining room with a covered patio overlooking the pool. If this home looks at all familiar, you’re not mistaken – this is one of the homes where the infamous Manson murders took place.
3. The Ultimate Beach Escape
San Francisco, CA
Price Sold: $12,150,000
Views: 77,908
This home makes the most of its spectacular waterfront views with an open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling glass doors showcasing a beautiful cove. Featuring an expansive great room, oceanfront dining table, and a marble kitchen, it’s hard to imagine any home with more stunning views. It even includes amenities like a massage and exercise loft, library, elevator and media room.
4. The Queen’s View
Seattle, WA
Price Sold: $2,800,000
Views: 54,947
This masterfully remodeled modern home is perched high above iconic Bigelow Ave N in Queen Anne and has beautiful views of the Seattle Skyline, the mountains, and the Puget Sound. This home includes captivating features like floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the-art cinema, swimming pool and bathhouse, and a wine cellar.
5. Cozy Northwestern Home
Bellevue, WA
Sold Price: $1,185,000
Views: 44,515
Featuring multiple decks to enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Washington, this Bellevue home has a bonus room and an entertaining-sized kitchen – the perfect place to gather with family and friends. The home has been recently updated with new flooring throughout, refinished hardwoods, and updated fixtures.
6. Contemporary Townhouse
Chicago, IL
Price Sold: $715,000
Views: 36,794
Centrally located on a quiet street in the East Village neighborhood of Chicago, this custom-built, energy-efficient property has floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, filling the home with natural light while offering unobstructed skyline views. This home also has five outdoor spaces including three balconies, one front courtyard, and a rooftop deck.
7. Urban Oasis
Chicago, IL
Listing Price: $1,349,000
Views: 29,420
The gorgeous design and high-end finishes of this home are an architect’s dream. This home features two fireplaces with beautiful hand-carved details and french oak floors. The basement is equipped with entertainment space and a wet bar, a perfect space for entertaining family and friends.
8. Luxury Mountain Mansion
Park City, UT
Listing Price: $7,500,000
Views: 28,407
Majestic yet intimate, this one-of-a-kind treasure is tucked into the hillside with breathtaking views in every direction. The home includes impressive details like Italian marble and bamboo flooring, granite countertops, winding staircases, and round-angled vaulted ceilings. All the amenities – from cascading waterfalls to the infinity pool – seamlessly blend in with its natural surroundings of the Wasatch Mountains.
9. Decked-Out Dwelling
Oakland, CA
Listing Price: $1,095,000
Views: 27,779
This newly renovated Montclair Home nestled in the Oakland Hills has decks on all three levels to enjoy the breathtaking views of the lush canyons. The gorgeous gourmet kitchen includes details like quartz countertops, porcelain tile backsplash, and high-end stainless steel appliances – truly a chef’s delight.
10. Rooftop Party Pad
San Diego, CA
Price Sold: $2,010,000
Views: 27,077
Designed by Mark House and Don Vanderpool, this custom built home is contemporary elegance at its finest. Drink in the beautiful views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean through floor to ceiling windows that allow the living spaces to be bathed in natural light. Embrace the ultimate indoor-outdoor living in your spacious master bedroom with a private deck and gas fire pit. To top it all off, glide up the spiral staircase to the rooftop deck where you can enjoy the spectacular views of the ocean.
Methodology
Rankings are based on the most viewed properties through the Redfin website and the aesthetic appeal that made these homes go viral in 2019. Some listings were excluded from this list because sharing photos of the home was not permitted.
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