Milton Stricker’s Personal Midcentury Modern Home Snags a Buyer a Week After Hitting the Market for $2 Million

A stunning midcentury modern home in Seattle designed by architect Milton Stricker, apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, has already found a buyer just days after it was listed for $1,990,000.

Custom-built in 1967, the five-bedroom residence near Lake Washington is where Stricker and his family called home from 1967 to 1993. The property last traded hands for $397,660 in 1993.

"The seller is also an architect and was looking for something truly unique," says listing agent Steven Gorecki, of Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker. "It's a very special home that has been impeccably preserved with its integrity remaining intact."

The "work of art" seeking its third steward quickly garnered a lot of attention due to its architectural pedigree, Gorecki adds.

"I haven't had a listing with this much exposure before," he says. "It truly embraces the whole indoor-outdoor feel."

The "meticulously maintained" time capsule features expansive glass, wood paneling, and built-in cabinetry and seating.

"It has an enchanting territorial view that is very dynamic," Gorecki says. "With all of the windows, even though it is in a residential neighborhood, the entire home is very private. There are no window treatments to capture all of the incredible views."

A cozy living room boasts a floor-to-ceiling, wood-burning fireplace and has access to a spacious outdoor deck designed for entertaining and relaxing. The retro kitchen has custom cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, and red tile floors.

"The seller focused on keeping the way it was intended," he notes. "The bathrooms are original, but they are almost timeless."

A lavish primary suite spans the entire upper floor and has a private terrace.

"Everything there is built-in and all wood," he adds. "Milton had four kids, and the top floor was originally used as his office. The formal dining room was their primary bedroom."

Gorecki adds that when the home hit the market, he was looking for a buyer to become the next steward.

"We were hoping to find a buyer who is design-oriented who would truly appreciate the home for what it is, and we found it," he says.