Blast from the Past: 1960s Mid-century Home for Sale for the First Time in Decades

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A San Jose area, 1960s mid-century home is on the market after being in the original owner’s family for 60 years.  

Watson Realty Corp. agents David Butler and Clair Corbett of the David and Clair Team are representing the home. David says it retains much of its mid-century details.  

“This is one of the most historic listings our team has had the pleasure of representing. The home has a cool factor, from the indoor pool to the unique mid-century modern architecture, unlike anything you might find in this area,” said David.  

Mid-century architectural details, like a sunken living room, original Terrazzo flooring, cement outer wall with ornamental design, beaded living room wall divider, and an indoor piano-shaped pool with spiral staircase, are pillar aspects of the decade. Arabian murals and wallpapering still remain to give the home a Middle Eastern touch.  

The original owners were known as the Wilenskys, and their son, now grown, is ready to finally sell. The house was also featured in the Florida Times Union in 1962 as an editorial piece in the Homes and Gardens section, and many of the photos appear unchanged.  

The listing is located in the San Jose area at 2212 Smullian Trail N., just two blocks from the Bolles School and across from the San Jose Country Club. It is around 4,200 SqFt. boasting 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and is listed at $999K. 

“The location provides easy access to some of the area's best schools, a golf course and all of the amazing things Jacksonville has to offer,” said Clair. “We can't wait to see the new owners enjoy living and entertaining in this home.”  

For more information on this home or any of our Watson listings, visit our website at watsonrealtycorp.com.