1970s time capsule home in Bolivar on Zillow Gone Wild

BOLIVAR, MO. - There's a unique house for sale in Bolivar, MO that takes you right back to the 1970s—and it has found its way onto Zillow Gone Wild.

The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home is located at 4621 Prairie Lane and has over 6,500 sq. ft. of living space. It even has an indoor swimming pool with carpet around it. Though not necessarily ideal for managing mildew and moisture, this was something that was sometimes done in houses at the time for aesthetic reasons, as well as for comfort on the feet. 

The house combines a retro 1970s look with a few modern fixes, like a new roof and gutters installed in Fall 2023. The property is being sold as it is, giving buyers the chance to preserve its old-fashioned style or transform it into whatever they want.

The main level of the home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a formal dining room, a family room, a recreation room, a private office, and the indoor pool area.

On the upper level, the house has two more bedrooms, a half bathroom, and plenty of storage space. storage space. 

The property comes with a wired sound system and an alarm system with fire and motion sensors. 

The home was built by the original developer of the neighborhood, who has since passed away, and is now being sold by his son. It was his childhood home, where he grew up.

The developer was known for his love of unique features, such as the lamp in the middle of the bathroom and the heated concrete sidewalk in front, operated by a light switch in the office, because he didn't like shoveling snow.

For more information on the house and its listing, click here.