The modern farmhouse is now the aesthetic of choice for new-home builders across the country. The much-maligned McMansion has been replaced, and Tuscan-inspired turkeys have overstayed their moment in the sun.
Defined by neutral color schemes, clean lines, natural wood finishes, comfortable, functional spaces, an occasional industrial accent, and the generous use of shiplap, modern farmhouses offer a stylish combination of contemporary style and cozy family living.
For home shoppers in love with farmhouse style, these homes are now available in all corners of the country. Builders have embraced the desire for these types of homes, popularized by Chip and Joanna Gaines and their (former) show, HGTV’s “Fixer Upper.”
In fact, it was relatively easy to find 10 homes on the market turned out in all their modern farmhouse finest. Each offers a twist on the trend, but they all are exactly in line with what today’s buyers are looking for. Slide open the barn door and have a look…
15125 Valley Vista Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Price: $3,199,000
Modern farmhouse meets the Valley: Tucked on a tree-lined street, this new, light-filled modern farmhouse is an example of elevating the style to target deep-pocketed buyers. The five-bedroom home includes high-end extras like a floor-to-ceiling wall of wine in the dining room, a custom fireplace, modern upgraded lighting, and smart home technology. The backyard includes a pool, spa, poolhouse, built-in barbecue, and added greenery for privacy.
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516 64th St, Willowbrook, IL
Price: $848,000
Windy City modern farmhouse: Located close to Chicago, this five-bedroom home was completed this year. It features a wide-open floor plan filled with natural light. Droolworthy home features include lockers in the mudroom, a family room with a fireplace that opens to the kitchen, and a breakfast room. Exterior finishes like white siding and black metal roofing are telltale modern farmhouse touches. A large yard with a deck out back is made possible by the roomy half-acre property.
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8866 Taylor May Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH
Price: $798,000
Buckeye modern farmhouse: This Shaker-style modern farmhouse with a sweet yellow front door was recently finished. There are about 4,000 square feet of living space sitting on an acre and a half of rolling green grass. Interiors are warmed by hardwood floors, hand-hewn beams, and custom cabinets. The interior spaces are flooded with natural light, courtesy of walls of windows. A sunroom opens to a large outdoor paver patio, and the two-car garage includes plenty of extra storage.
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6661 Lee Rd #401, Salem AL
Price: $312,000
Modern farmhouse meets Southern charm: Completed last year, this four-bedroom modern farmhouse sits on just under an acre-and-a-half lined with trees. Guests are greeted by a glorious front porch and then enter into a lovely home lined with neutral colors, hardwood floors, and a beautiful brick fireplace.
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4448 E. Fox St, Mesa, AZ
Price: $809,000
Modern farmhouse with a twist: Set in an exclusive, 53-home community carved out of citrus groves, this home brings modern farmhouse chic to the desert. The four-bedroom home was completed last year and sits on a lot with north-south exposure, to avoid too much desert sun.
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224 Clementine Ct, Fort Worth, TX
Price: $1,225,000
Modern farmhouse in the Lone Star State: Impeccably clean lines, walls of windows flooding interiors with light, and a muted color palette give this farmhouse the feeling of being so light that it’s almost cloudlike. Behind gates in the Rivercrest Bluffs neighborhood, this four-bedroom has high ceilings, barn doors, views of the Trinity River, access to trails, and—yes—a putting green in the backyard. What’s more country than that?
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136 Matthews Ln, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Price: $855,000
Modern farmhouse near the sea: Completed nine months ago, this custom-built, four-bedroom home has luxe features throughout. You’ll find 7-inch wood-plank floors, quartz countertops, custom crown molding, and custom cabinets in the den. Out back, the nearly half-acre lot includes a paver patio and fire pit for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
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2410 S. Fillmore St, Denver, CO
Price: $2,695,000
Rocky Mountain modern farmhouse: Completed in 2016 and built for entertaining, this four-bedroom home has plenty of gathering spots. There’s an enormous center kitchen island in marble with double ovens, a large living room with built-in wine fridge, a glass-walled fitness space, and a big patio with gas fireplace, grill and bar top. It’s a showstopper property for any buyers who want to host all their friends and family.
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15 Fullin Ln, Wilton, CT
Price: $999,000
Scandinavianmodern farmhouse: Built last year, this five-bedroom Scandinavian-designed modern farmhouse has wide-plank wood floors, a mudroom with tile floor, striking custom tile floors in the bathrooms, and black-trimmed Pella windows. The chic residence sits on over 2 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, for serene family living.
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4190 SE Knapp St, Portland, OR
Price: $855,000
Northwest modern farmhouse: Built last year, this home, located east of downtown, includes high ceilings, tons of natural light, and a covered cedar deck. For buyers in need of monthly income, there’s also an additional two-bedroom unit that rents for $2,000 per month.
