{"id":1331,"date":"2022-12-08T12:13:20","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T12:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/08\/house-of-steel-rare-lustron-home-in-ohio-is-listed-for-219k\/"},"modified":"2022-12-08T12:13:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T12:13:20","slug":"house-of-steel-rare-lustron-home-in-ohio-is-listed-for-219k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/08\/house-of-steel-rare-lustron-home-in-ohio-is-listed-for-219k\/","title":{"rendered":"House of Steel: Rare Lustron Home in Ohio Is Listed for $219K"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the finest examples of a Lustron home<\/a> we\u2019ve ever seen is now up for grabs in Ohio.<\/p>\n

This relatively unassuming gray house<\/a> in North Olmsted<\/a>\u00a0was once a cool blue hue. No matter the color, the residence is part of American history.<\/p>\n

\u201cLustron homes were a post-World War II concept, funded by the federal government to a private company that had mastered a finish that was a baked porcelain enamel over steel,\u201d explains listing agent Roger Scheve<\/strong>, with Re\/Max.<\/p>\n

These all-steel homes were conceived as a quick way to build housing stock for returning soldiers.<\/p>\n

While the assembly-line approach to homebuilding seemed promising, the concept never caught on. Lustron homes were built between 1948 and 1950, when the company stopped production because of financial difficulties. Intact homes are a rarity nowadays.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere were only about 2,500 homes built, and only about 1,200 are still standing today,\u201d Scheve says.<\/p>\n

Exterior<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

Interior<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

This particular home was fabricated in Columbus, OH<\/a>, and is now on the market for $219,000.<\/p>\n

Built in 1949, this well-preserved home is a tribute to old-school ingenuity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis one has been lovingly updated but still retains a lot of its original charm and character,\u201d Scheve says.<\/p>\n

The square-block exterior siding is a signature element of Lustron homes, which were offered in four exterior colors: Surf Blue, Dove Gray, Maize Yellow, and Desert Tan.<\/p>\n

The original homeowners opted for Surf Blue, a hue that has since been painted over with a sharp gray-and-white color scheme. A bright yellow adds a cheery pop to the front door and throughout the interior spaces.<\/p>\n

Exterior<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

Interior<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

Label of home No. 1306<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

All Lustron homes were two- or three-bedroom models. This one happens to be the M02 Westchester Deluxe model, which was the most popular floor plan. It features two bedrooms, a single bathroom, and built-in wall units.<\/p>\n

Compact and solid, the residence measures 1,110 square feet and sits on a half-acre parcel.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just a quirky, right-sized, easy-to-maintain home,\u201d Scheve says. \u201cThey\u2019re part of Americana.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bedroom<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

Bathroom<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

Kitchen<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

As for creature comforts: There is no air conditioning, but there is a furnace.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe houses were built with the ceiling as a radiant heater system,\u201d Scheve explains. \u201cThe heat blew up[ward], and they hoped gravity would force it down. That was kind of one of their design flaws.\u201d<\/p>\n

The current owner installed ductwork and updated the heating system. The home\u2019s all-steel construction eliminates the need for paint, but the owner opted for new paint for an updated aesthetic, says Scheve.<\/p>\n

Another feature of the steel walls: Magnets can be used to hang photos and other decor.<\/p>\n

Bedroom<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

Garage<\/p>\n

David Uschold<\/p>\n

Scheve himself is personally acquainted with the Lustron concept.<\/p>\n

\u201cI happen to own one in the Cleveland<\/a> area that I\u2019m going to downsize into in the next year, so I\u2019ve gotten a quick crash course in the Lustron home,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a lot of people trying to preserve\u201d these rare homes, he adds.<\/p>\n

He thinks this home would make a good vacation rental. Or, it could attract a buyer with an affinity for unusual homes with charming quirks.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou almost have to treat it like a car,\u201d Scheve observes. \u201cYou can\u2019t treat it like a house. It\u2019s put together with flathead screws, and every panel was put together in a specific order. The panel you put in next covers up the screws from the panel you put in just before.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luckily, this sale includes the original owner\u2019s manual, direct from Lustron.<\/p>\n

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