A Real-Life Barbie Dream House in Phoenix Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

With the wildly popular “Barbie” movie causing pink pandemonium, it’s no wonder a colorful midcentury ranch in Phoenix drew a swarm of clicks. This real-life “dream house” is a kitschy-cool pad and this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®.

Behind the mint-green exterior, topped by a pink chimney no less, are interiors in Technicolor splendor. The vividly hued property was created in 1957 by architect G.N. Richards and features curved block walls and a pink triangular kitchen.

Other real estate that grabbed attention this week: the former home of the French Consulate in Louisiana, a little log cabin in North Carolina, and a brick castle in California.

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

10. 2236 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA

Price: $2,149,000
Why it’s here: Bonjour! This former home of the French Consulate was built in 1933 in the historic Garden District.

The main building features three luxury apartments, which are accessible by elevator. The living spaces have been updated, but historic details remain, including the original hardwood floors and high ceilings. Two modernized, ground-floor apartments have been gutted, and now offer new kitchens and bathrooms.

A second property boasts a duplex with a garage. The property is being sold as is.

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9. 803 Saint Lawrence St, Gonzales, TX

Price: $475,000
Why it’s here: The historic Bell House sits on land “bestowed upon the town of Gonzales through a generous Spanish land grant dating back to 1832,” the listing states.

Built in 1897, the four-bedroom Victorian features four fireplaces, custom millwork, stained-glass windows, and high ceilings. The kitchen has been modernized but still features “period-correct appliances” and custom cabinets.

A covered patio offers a sweet spot to take in the views.

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8. 607 Harbor Point Dr, Johnson City, TN

Price: $690,000
Why it’s here: This Lake Harbor Estate is built in a log cabin style, and it offers plenty of wide-open spaces to explore.

Designed for entertaining, the property boasts a two-story great room with a stone fireplace and French doors that open to a large back deck. The primary suite has an arched ceiling, a fireplace, and a luxe bath with a whirlpool tub and a glass shower with massaging jets.

The 1-acre lot is fenced and includes a hot tub, pool, and cabana with electricity.

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7. 28 Limestone Blvd, Chillicothe, OH

Price: $385,000
Why it’s here: This retro ranch house has an outdoor surprise: a resort-style backyard.

The three-bedroom abode was built in 1957 and has an attached two-car garage. The 1,550-square-foot interior has been updated and now offers a modern kitchen and cozy living area. The lower level has a sunroom, a pool table, a bar, and a full bathroom.

But the built-out backyard is where it’s at. The fenced-in playground features an in-ground pool surrounded by stone and concrete patios and multiple gazebos.

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6. 6712 Globe Rd Unit 8-10, Lenoir, NC

Price: $150,000
Why it’s here: This cheap and charming red log cabin has potential, but it’s “very rustic,” the listing notes. It has been vacant for several years.

Offering just one bedroom and one bathroom, the adorable 748-square-foot home comes with nearly 7 acres. The two-story living room has a stacked-stone fireplace, and a wood stove heats the home. Water is sourced from a nearby spring.

The property is pending sale.

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5. 22030 Dogwood Cir, Springdale, AR

Price: $1,025,000
Why it’s here: This recently built home is being offered fully furnished and comes with a private boat dock.

Located on Beaver Lake, the designer four-bedroom residence boasts a show-stopping living area with a fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking a covered deck. The primary suite is located on the main level, and one of the bedrooms upstairs comes with four built-in bunk beds. There is also a second deck with a hot tub.

The half-acre property is pending sale.

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4. 11585 Hall Rd, Laura, OH 

Price: $775,000
Why it’s here: You’ll never want to leave this four-bedroom home, which has newly renovated interiors, a wraparound covered porch, tanning room, gym, workshop, and pool with an enormous deck.

Designed for entertaining, the 3,569-square-foot home features an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and new appliances. There are cathedral ceilings, new flooring, and custom woodwork throughout the light-filled home. The primary bedroom comes with a private deck as well as access to the main deck and pool area.

The property includes an attached garage, an Amish barn with a workshop, and space for an RV.

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3. 67 Stonecastle Ct, Alamo, CA

Price: $1,349,000
Why it’s here: This brick castle offers a royally cool interior.

Built in 1950, the three-bedroom home has a seemingly traditional exterior and arched doorways. But the 2,225-square-foot interior is all modern, with beamed cathedral ceilings and walls of windows.

The kitchen is on the upper level and offers access to a sprawling patio. The spacious living area has a brick fireplace and casement windows that overlook the brick patio.

The property is pending sale.

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2. 2007 Carpenter Dr, Reidsville, NC

Price: $400,000
Why it’s here: This spacious mountain lodge has it all, including a finished lower level with a separate entrance.

Built in 1986, the three-bedroom home has been entirely updated. The kitchen comes with custom cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. There’s a bonus room that could be used as an office or yoga studio. The primary bedroom comes with access to a deck that overlooks the private backyard.

The 2-acre wooded lot includes a personal driving range. The property is pending sale.

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1. 8026 N 10th St, Phoenix, AZ

Price: $549,900
Why it’s here: Coinciding with “Barbie” hitting the big screen, Arizona’s very own Barbie dream house hit the market.

From the mint-green exterior to the retro pastel interior, this three-bedroom pad is a throwback to a different era. This midcentury modern ranch was built in 1957 (pre-dating Barbie by two years), and its 1,788 square feet of living space has been decked in the iconic doll’s favorite hue: pink.

The triangular kitchen features restored finishes, original cabinetry, and even a 1950s wall oven and electric cooktop. According to the listing, modern updates include a pink dishwasher, patterned vinyl floors, and aqua-tinged counters.

The dining room has a pull-down flying saucer pendant light, and a two-car carport features one of the home’s two curved walls.

Out back, there’s a bamboo-walled “Tiki room” and a pink deck.

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