Five One-of-a-Kind Homes in the United States

The United States is home to some of the most incredible feats of design and architecture ever accomplished. While famed skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and Willis Tower tend to receive the brunt of the attention, some of the most jaw-dropping properties in the country are much smaller, built for a few to enjoy rather than the many.

Some of the homes in the U.S are recognized for entirely different reasons. While they may still be great feats of design and engineering, some homes in the United States are recognized for their sheer novelty and audacity. Some properties are so strange and unique that they demand our attention. Let’s explore five of these one-of-a-kind homes located across the U.S.

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Arizona Cave House

Our earliest ancestors dwelled in caves, spending their lives hidden in the safety of the rock walls. If you’re looking to return to your roots, this incredible cave home, featured on Forbes and HGTV, is on the market. This unique home was built in the 1980s and consists of three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 2,500-square feet of space. The home was built using a Swedish mining technique, burrowing into the cave walls to create a weatherproof home filled with natural beauty. The home uses natural hot springs throughout to feed into pools and hot tubs. It also comes with a two-story guesthouse above-ground with an office and library, and was listed for $998,500.

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Sand Dollar House

Austin is one of the most in-demand real estate markets in the country, with a huge supply of buyer interest. One of the most unique homes in the Austin area was recently listed, offering a home unlike any other. The property, overlooking Lake Travis, was designed by John Covert Watson, who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright, to look like a sand dollar. It has curved walls throughout, making its rooms circular without edges. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer incredible views of the surrounding lake, and the home is widely regarded as a work of art. The home is made from gunite, which gives it the organic look it possesses. The 2,240-square foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home is on sale for $2.2 million.

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Kehena Cliff House

Hawaii is one of America’s crown jewels, an island located deep in the Pacific that is home to some of the most stunning scenery on the planet. The Kehena Cliff House is one of the best places in the state to take in that stunning scenery. While the home isn’t for sale, you can still enjoy it by booking it as an Airbnb, and it has to be seen to be believed. The Cliff House has been featured on HGTV and The Travel Channel, as the all-concrete home is perched at the edge of a lava cliff overlooking the ocean in both directions. The home provides an experience not unlike being in a lighthouse, as saltwater mists slap against the home, and wildlife is abundant. The stunningly designed and perfectly located home makes for an incredible vacation experience.

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Subterra Castle

The word “castle” probably conjures up the image of some towering, imposing stone Medieval structure, probably in Germany or the United Kingdom. But in Kansas, that word is redefined as an incredible underground converted missile bunker known as Subterra Castle. Subterra Castle recently hit the market, and there is truly nothing else like it on the planet. The owners spent 33 years renovating this former missile silo, and it is a whopper. It encompasses 18,000-square feet of indoor space, surrounded by a secluded 34-acres of land. Many of the property’s original features, including a mission control desk, are still in place. With a solar-powered greenhouse, 47-ton blast doors, and an eight-foot security fence surrounding the property, this $3.2 million property is where you want to be in a worst-case scenario.

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Fallingwater

Fallingwater might be the most famous home in the United States, although it is no longer a place where people live. Fallingwater was designed by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is considered one of his defining achievements. This Pennsylvania home is built partially over a waterfall in Bear Run, with the water looking like it is flowing out of the home. It is a futuristic-looking residence that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is an impeccably preserved home that now functions as a touring spot for those looking to witness and walk around one of Lloyd Wright’s crowning achievements.

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