Robert Mention, an architect of the local airport, designed the home for himself Have a nomination for a jaw-dropping listing that would make a mighty fine House of the Day" Get thee to the tipline and send us your suggestions. We'd love to see what you've got.
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Price: $480,000
It?s the kind of listing that makes you Google ?how much house can I afford"? even when you don?t live in that state?not because it?s the home of your dreams, per se, but because it?s got that killer combination of history, charm, and a price tag that feels palatable when compared to what you?re used to seeing in your own megalopolis.
Located in Eugene, Oregon, the 2,052-square-foot midcentury three-bedroom was completed in 1967 as a personal residence by Robert Mention, who helmed the 1980s expansion of the Eugene Airport. With a swooping and beamed ceiling, soaring windows, open floor plan, two decks, and serene views of the surrounding nature, the home sits pretty on a 7,405-square-foot lot. The original architecture has largely been preserved?down to the avocado-green sink in the bathroom?while the kitchen was recently updated (though it could use an even better refresh). Located at 2695 Cresta de Ruta Street, it?s yours for $480,000. But not if this editor gets there first.

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