Modernist '70s Contemporary with Fully Remodeled Flexible Living Space! This sun-filled, custom-built contemporary showcases classic modernist '70s design with passive solar elements and a bright, open layout - and has been thoughtfully and completely remodeled within the last five years, offering the timeless character of mid-modern architecture with the comfort and quality of a new home. The main living level features an expansive living room with a wall of windows, bathing the space in natural light, along with a raised-hearth fireplace with a Napoleon insert. Solid oak hardwood floors flow from an oversized dining area, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen with breakfast bar overlooks a cozy family room and opens to a sunny deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The main level offers four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with its own fireplace and an adjacent oversized bath. The Jack and Jill bathroom is finished in an Italian Stucco style, with nods to mid-mod design, bringing a rich, artisanal, yet fun, elegance. Downstairs, the fully gutted basement is a blank canvas ready for your vision - whether that's a home theater, fitness studio, recreation room, or additional living quarters. With all-new insulation and brand-new windows already in place, the hard work is done. Simply bring your imagination and finish it exactly the way you want.
A separate lower level also includes a private three-room office with full bath and potential for in-law conversion - ideal for today's flexible lifestyles. Outside, the property is a gardener's dream. Four raised garden beds and two established fruit trees offer incredible potential for homegrown harvests, while professional landscaping plans for the sweeping horseshoe driveway provide a stunning, polished curb appeal vision ready to be brought to life. Nestled on 1.84 private, wooded acres along a quiet street, this property offers a true retreat from the everyday. Yet you're never far from everything you need - a charming downtown, the beach, scenic hiking trails, and more are all just minutes away, making this a rare find that perfectly balances seclusion with convenience. Additional highlights include a two-car carport, covered patio, and a detached oversized two-car garage with expansion potential above. A rare opportunity blending mid-century character, modern updates, and unlimited potential - inside and out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
1.84 acresLot Size
$161Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tom Clancy• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Est. $4,099 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 51 Ironworks Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Smart MLS #24170768
Jul 24, 2026
Sold
$600,000
$161/sq ft
May 31, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 28, 2026
Listed
$625,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 2021
Sold
$365,000
$98/sq ft
Smart MLS #170293875
Dec 7, 2020
Sold
$365,000
$98/sq ft
Sep 25, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 4, 2020
Price Changed
$380,000
$102/sq ft
Jun 26, 2020
Price Changed
$399,500
$107/sq ft
May 9, 2020
Listed
$425,000
$114/sq ft
This open, sunny, custom contemporary is very special and provides a flexible layout to meet the needs of many prospective buyers. Custom built with passive solar in mind, the spacious main living quarters are on one floor featuring an oversized living room with a wall of windows which bathe the space with sunlight. The raised hearth fireplace with Napoleon fireplace insert provides an efficient alternative heat source in addition to the oil-fired baseboard heat. The formal dining room is oversized and both rooms have solid oak hardwood floors. The kitchen with breakfast bar and laundry area overlook the den/family room for easy living and open to a sunny deck for outdoor grilling and entertaining as well as an additional entrance to the house.4 bedrooms including a huge master bedroom with raised hearth fireplace and oversized master bath. A second full bath completes the ranch-style living area. On the entry level, a spiral staircase leads to the main floor living space a separate entrance leads to a 4-room office suite with another full bath and roughed-in utilities for a kitchen. This area could possibly be converted into an in-law suite. A two-car carport and huge covered patio complete the main house and are complemented by a two-car detached garage with roughed-in upper level for great storage and possible additional living space. A must see if you work from home, need extra space for projects, hobbies, etc.