Quirky Ohio Abode Where the Flintstones Would Fit Right In Is the Week's Most Popular Listing

Mar 26, 2024

This quirky home is a page right out of history!

A cave-style residence known as the “Flintstones House” in Concord, OH, is this week’s most popular home. The eccentric design was the brainchild of artist Wayne Trapp, who dubbed the home “Chant du Cygne” (French for “swan song”) in 1970. The home has been featured on MTV and HGTV.

Also grabbing attention this week are a property near Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, a tiny home on 5 acres in Texas, and a magnificent Minnesota mansion with views of Lake Superior.

For a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes, just scroll down.

Price: $299,900 Why it’s here: The “Mojave Monolith Home” sits on 2.5 acres of desert and features Stonehenge-like statues on the property.

The adorable two-bedroom abode was built in 1957 and offers a cozy 904 square feet of living space. The interior has been updated and features exposed-beam ceilings, laminate flooring, and a kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and quartz countertops.

The home comes with a hot tub and is located just 20 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.

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Price: $675,000 Why it’s here: This four-bedroom farmhouse was built in 1900 and has been fully remodeled.

The 2,800-square-foot home is bright and airy inside with its cathedral ceilings and widows and sliders throughout. The kitchen has granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, and an oversized center island, and the family room has a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace.

The backyard oasis includes a gazebo, an outdoor kitchen with built-in seating, and an artificial pond with a sandy beach and dock. There’s also a heated attached garage and a detached garage with an RV hookup.

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Price: $540,000 Why it’s here: This charming stone castle looks like it’s from the early 1900s, but it was built in 1980.

The 2,692-square-foot, four-bedroom home has Gothic styling with arched wood doors, doorways, and windows. The spacious living room has a stone fireplace and flows seamlessly into the dining room. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The primary suite is upstairs and comes with access to a private deck.

The property has a covered patio and an “easy-to-maintain” yard. It could make for a popular rental, the listing notes.

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Price: $4,995,000 Why it’s here: You can soak in the views from Plymouth to Provincetown from this oceanfront home.

The four-bedroom Cape Codder in Dennis Village was built in 1976 and modernized over the years. It offers 3,239 square feet of living space, including a kitchen with a granite island and prep sink. There’s a bright sitting area surrounded by windows, and a circular staircase leads to a light-filled primary suite.

There are two wraparound decks and a patio with a fire pit.

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Price: $325,000 Why it’s here: The 5-acre Wild Rose Ranch, which comes with a tiny home, is marketed as land for sale.

The tiny home features “chocolate birch hand-scraped flooring, shiplap walls, and cedar exterior window trim,” according to the listing. There’s a cute galley kitchen, a bright living area, and a full bathroom. The loft area upstairs can fit a queen bed.

The property comes with a 2,700-gallon water tank with a pump system and a portable propane tank.

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Price: $489,000 Why it’s here: This custom-built home on 10 lush acres offers the “best view in the county,” according to the listing.

The 4,548-square-foot dwelling was built in 1999 and features a two-story great room with a stone fireplace and access to the back deck. The kitchen comes with a two-tier island with a granite countertop and bar seating. Four bedrooms can be found upstairs, including the primary suite with access to a private deck.

The lower level is finished and has glass doors that open to the back patio.

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Price: $2,400,000 Why it’s here: This custom-built estate comes with nearly 3 acres and spectacular views of Lake Superior.

The 5,302-square-foot interior boasts 125-year-old floors from France and reclaimed brick and barnwood. The chef’s kitchen features a pizza oven, Caesarstone center island, and high-end appliances. The living room has an arched ceiling, a wall of glass, and a wood-burning fireplace.

The primary suite is on the first floor and has access to a balcony overlooking the lake. The finished lower level includes a theater room, custom bar, two en suite bedrooms, and a guest room.

Out back, there’s a covered patio and a deck with a hot tub and a built-in kitchen. The property includes a heated three-car garage and an additional storage building.

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Price: $2,500,000 Why it’s here: The historic Benjamin Siegel House is where neurosurgeon Devon Hoover was found dead this past spring, according to the New York Post. The Detroit Police Department’s investigation into the brutal slaying continues.

Built in 1915, the 11,103-square-foot mansion has custom woodwork, tile, ceiling murals, stained glass, and fireplaces. The lot measures 2 acres.

The seven-bedroom Italianate manor was originally designed by Albert Kahn. The dramatic wood-clad foyer features built-in cabinetry and a grand staircase. Amenities include a ballroom, sewing room, reception room, parlor, wood-paneled dining room, two sunrooms, and a chef’s kitchen with marble flooring. The three-level mansion is equipped with an elevator.

There’s also a two-bedroom carriage house and a newly built greenhouse with a brick floor.

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Price: $5,450,000 Why it’s here: This Arts and Crafts chalet was built in 1902 and was once the home of Ansel Adams, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

The legendary landscape photographer, who lived in the home until 1957, added the grand salon with a vaulted and exposed-beam ceiling in 1929, according to the listing.

The 3,810-square-foot interior features a foyer with a skylight, a dining room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a kitchen with a glass atrium dining area. The residence offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands.

The front stairs are said to be repurposed city sidewalk curbs. The property last changed hands in 1976 for just $55,000.

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Price: $400,000 Why it’s here: While this home is not located in the town of Bedrock, you can certainly envision Fred and Wilma Flintstone feeling right at home here!

The whimsical abode was created by Wayne Trapp in 1970 and features 3,597 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms.

The one-level concrete structure was designed to resemble a cave, with circular skylights, stone-like walls, and hallways resembling tunnels. There are built-in beds with peek-a-boo windows, built-in desks, and lots of hidden places to explore.

The 1-acre lot features stone sculptures, including a dinosaur hiding in the shrubs.

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Kellie Speed has more written for a variety of publications, including Haute Living, U.S. Veterans magazine, DiverseAbility, and JustLuxe. She can be reached at [email protected].