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n Sept. 19 a 0.41‑acre mid‑century home on Southwest Fairmount Boulevard sold for $1,125,000—$201,000 above its $924,000 listing price. The property, offering treetop views, attracted seven offers within a week after going on the market Aug. 18. Listing broker Macey Laurick of Windermere Realty Trust said buyers were drawn to its scale, views, untouched mid‑century details and flat lot. The buyer was represented by Calle Holmgren of Friday and Company.

    The two‑story house, built in 1951 for steel‑company heir Robert Mercer, showcases classic mid‑century modern design: floor‑to‑ceiling glass walls, wood paneling, two brick‑lined fireplaces, and a sleek vertical wood screen in a blue‑tile foyer that opens to an open living room and elevated dining area. Architect Derald Harbert, who also designed the 1947 Boomerang house on Northwest Skyline Boulevard, created the home. The Mercer Steel company, founded by H.D. Mercer in 1926, later became Mercer Industries and operated until 2014.

    The reinforced‑concrete structure spans 3,716 sq ft and features large picture windows. The kitchen retains a retro layout with pass‑through windows and an adjacent eating area. The lower‑level family room opens to a patio and keeps a vintage turquoise cocktail bar, a Thermador four‑burner electric range, a Sub‑Zero mini refrigerator, and a stainless‑steel sink. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, each with pink or mint‑green tile and built‑in toothbrush holders.

    Laurick noted the home is ready for “thoughtful renovation or complete transformation.” Home buyers can use Redfin’s Redesign tool to visualize changes in flooring, paint, and other features.