I’m Sarah Sonke. For nearly two decades I’ve been honored to represent buyers and sellers of some of the most iconic architectural homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina. They’ve ranged from historic to mid-century to brand new modernist designs. What they have in common are owners who, like me, see these homes as works of art.  It’s been a pleasure and a passion to work on these projects and to ensure that the properties remain in good hands. The marketing expertise I’ve gained along the way has been invaluable in helping clients work through the challenges inherent in this special architectural niche, especially since these homes can be very challenging for a bank appraiser to value. If you’re looking to purchase a home that’s unique or have a unique home to sell, let’s talk! Sarah Sonke – 919-601-7330 or email ModHomesRealty@gmail.com. 

CURRENT PORTFOLIO

ModHomes Realty showcases mid-century modern and architecturally unique homes for sale throughout the Triangle area of North Carolina, including Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham.  Modernism is our passion and we’re dedicated to serving sellers and buyers of modern homes throughout our area. In the process, our goal is to promote the historic and architectural significance of these homes and to play a part in preserving the rich heritage of modernism in North Carolina

“The Artist’s Palette”
A Modern & private rural retreat on 12 acres
Art-inspired & Multi-generational Design
3035 Brassfield Road
Creedmoor, NC 27522
UNDER CONTRACT

Modernist compound was specifically designed for three generations to live together – three private bedrooms along with several large common spaces including art studios, sunroom, porches, plus a separate garage, barn/shop and greenhouse on 12 acres of meadows in horse country. Excellent location for artist retreat, farm to table establishment, home schooling, small conferences. Click here for more info. 

Classic Colonial Inside the Beltline
2504 Kenmore Road
Raleigh, NC 27608
SOLD!

Welcome to “Heavenly Rest” – Classic Colonial located inside the beltline and close to downtown was built with solid craftsmanship in 1940. Elegant entrance leads to a relaxing “rocking chair” front porch. Gracious common rooms on the main floor are light-filled with large windows, hardwood floors, original built-ins and gas fireplace. Mature professional landscaping creates a lasting curb appeal in front while the fenced backyard features a tiered secret garden with large patio and water feature. Unfinished basement for storage. Two-car garage with workshop space. One block from Fallon Park.

1950s Architect-designed Mid-Century Modern!
3550 Hamstead Court
Durham, NC 27707
SOLD!

Mad Men’s Don Draper could have found lasting happiness in this 1957 Mid-century Modernist “California Contemporary” home on over an acre of land. It’s on a dead-end and quiet tree-lined street, yet located about a mile from Hope Valley Country Club and convenient to Duke, UNC and RTP. The main floor features a combination living/dining room with cathedral ceilings, fireplace and walls of windows. Also on the main floor are the large eat-in kitchen, screened-in porch with terrazzo floors and three bedrooms including the master suite. The finished walk-out basement boasts a family room and fourth bedroom/office plus a full bath.

431 Pleasants Avenue
Cary, NC 27511
SOLD!
List price: $465,000

Palm Springs meets Cary! Mid-century brick ranch celebrates vintage 1950s aesthetic with knotty pine kitchen paneling and retro bath tile, fixtures & kitchen appliances. Two of the three bedrooms have en-suite baths. The fenced back yard and large deck offers plenty of space for playtime, gardening & entertainment. Walk to parks, schools & downtown Cary.

405 Canal Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606
SOLD!

California meets Asheville in this contemporary passive solar “tree house” that’s a fusion of funky & fun, creativity & comfort. Built in 1980 on an acre lot, it was custom designed with open concept main floor w/living, dining area, sunroom & kitchen opening to the deck & wooded backyard. Office w/half bath can convert to a guest room. Upstairs open loft is the bedroom w/closet area & fully renovated tiled bath. New deck for entertaining! Passive solar design includes a Trombe wall and concrete floors. 3 miles to NC State.   

1233 Kingston Ridge Road
Cary, NC 27511
SOLD!
1.72 acres, 2,312 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths
Listed at $425,000

Mid-century 1964 split-level home was renovated in 1970 and sits on two separate parcels. The total acreage of both parcels is 1.72 acres. The home has approximately 2,312 square feet with 4 bedrooms and two full baths. Three bedrooms and a full bath are on the upper floor. The main floor features the main entrance, living room, dining room and kitchen. The lower level has a family room with gas fireplace as well as the 4th bedroom and a combination full bath/laundry room.  The home is connected to  city water and has a private septic system.  

1241 Kingston Ridge Road
Cary, NC 27511
SOLD!

Two adjacent vacant lots total 1.18 acres.  Parcel #0773311492 has frontage on Kingston Ridge Road and is approximately 0.67 acres. The adjacent parcel in the back is Pin #0773314334 and is approximately 0.51 acres. Both parcels are being sold together. City water and sewer hook-ups are available at the street (fees required). 

1912 Rolling Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Listed at $625,000
SOLD!

Located in the coveted Forest Hill subdivision with lake rights (annual fee). Built in 1959 from The Triwood kit house design by Peace Homes of Ohio. George Nelson, famed modernist designer and architect, was a design consultant and the original plans are available to the new owner. The home is a tri-level with the main entertainment floor being completely open with large windows that let in the natural light. On the top level are 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is the renovated kitchen, guest room and another full bath. The home sits on a nearly half acre corner lot. 

718 Caswell Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Listed at $575,000
SOLD!

Classic Colonial with great layout offers space to spread out with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two office areas & family room. Two master bedrooms with private en-suite baths – one on main level and one upstairs. Almost all new windows, newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint inside and out, renovated kitchen & baths. Large corner lot with fenced yard, mature trees, playset & chicken coop. Oversized one-car garage. Roof and HVAC were replaced in 2014. Walk to schools, library, trails & shopping. Move right in!

123 Hillcrest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27605
SOLD – (Represented Buyer)

The William and English Sall house was commissioned in 2013 and completed in 2015. This Iconic custom modernist was designed by architect Will Alphin of REdesign.build and has won numerous awards including 1st place jury winner of the 2016 George Matsumoto Prize. The home features over 6,000 square feet over two main levels plus rooftop decks and a separate studio apartment. 

302 Burlage Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
SOLD!

Spacious modernist/contemporary home built in 1957 was remodeled by architect Don Stewart in 1965. Special features include double sided gas fireplace, soaring ceilings, walls of windows, hardwood floors, custom Moroccan wall divider, new screen-in porch, open floor plan, NEW KITCHEN AND BATHS!  There are four bedrooms including a choice of two master bedrooms, one on the main floor. Need several office or study spaces? This home has lots of options including a loft office with built-in bookshelves overlooking the living room. 

918 COTSWOLD COTTAGE
1118 N. Duke Street
Durham, NC 27701
SOLD!

Showings available:  starting Saturday, March 27
Online bidding opens: April 10 at Noon
Online bidding ends:  April 20 at 7 pm

This Cotswald Cottage style home was built in 1918 by F.M. Tilley. He played a dominant role in developing the area now known as Trinity Heights historic district in Durham, a neighborhood adjacent to Trinity Park. The home has over 2730 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and is situated on a fenced corner lot of 0.204 acres.

FRONTIERO HOUSE – SOLD!
4512 Bartlett Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
4512 Bartlett Drive is a custom designed 1966 Mid-Century Modern split-foyer home located in the Kershaw Hills section of North Hills in Raleigh, just one mile from the North Hills shopping complex. This warm and loving home was designed by internationally renowned architect Paul Canin (Kay-nin) of New York and Los Angeles specifically for current owners Paul and Dorothy Frontiero, where they raised a family of four. The design of the home is unmatched in the area and features an interior with walls of light, cathedral ceilings, warm soffit lighting, and an open floor plan. The exterior features a wrap around deck, flying buttress overhangs, redwood siding carried into the interior and an over-sized carport with three storage closets. The park-like setting is an award winning landscaped lot of just under a half acre. The view from every window is of a lush countryside and secret garden areas. 

THE MCLEES HOUSE – SOLD!
1921 Billabong Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27615
This custom contemporary home is situated on a wooded two acre site with maintenance free landscaping.  The location is a five minute walk to the bus line, a 10 minute drive to UNC and 20 minutes by car to Research Triangle Park or Duke University.  It’s less than two miles to Seawell Elementary, Smith Middle School and Chapel Hill High School. This light-filled, passive solar home brings nature indoors and has a Scandinavian/Modern feel. The main floor features one bedroom with adjacent full bath, solarium, kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, three decks, and a two-car garage and workshop. Looking for a stunning home office? The spacious library/studio features walls of windows, fireplace, wood cathedral ceiling, painted concrete floor, six new skylights, and built-in cabinets and bookshelves.

TRILLIUM CONDO – SOLD!
3321 Trillium Whorl Ct, #106
Raleigh, NC 27607

Trillium Condo is an upscale downtown Raleigh condo off Hillsborough Street near NC State. It’s a stunning three-story end-unit brick condo built in 2006 that lives like a town-home with only one wall shared with a neighbor. Special features include a hard-wired smoke alarm and sprinkler system, private back yard and patio, and a private over-sized one-car garage. Electric car charging stations and additional off-street parking spaces are within the complex. The expansive layout over three floors offers 1,800+ square feet of generous living space with features including 9-foot ceilings, large energy efficient windows, custom trim, plantation blinds and pocket doors, hardwood floors, trey ceilings, wainscotting, recessed lighting and gas fireplace. More info here. 

BUILDING LOT – SOLD!
Lot #4, Ed Joyner Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Build your dream home on this lovely private & peaceful 4.5+ acre wooded lot. It’s located just minutes from historic downtown Hillsborough and convenient to I-40/85, Chapel Hill and Durham. Needs septic and well. The lot has been perked for a 3 bedroom home. Documents available include a recent survey, well/septic permit and restrictive covenants. These documents can be downloaded from MLS or request them by calling the listing agent Sarah Sonke at 919-601-7339 or email ModHomesRealty@gmail.com.