Sliding doors, walls of glass, and wide-open floor plans—they all sound like standard features in today’s luxe new homes.

Believe it or not, your grandmother could well have been enjoying all those swanky features 60 years ago, all while sipping a two-olive martini.

It’s quite amazing how the midcentury modern style has endured, persisted, and reemerged. Most newly built homes today give graceful nods to the trends that were popular in the mid-1940s and on into the 1970s. You might be surprised that an original midcentury modern abode that has been respectfully and tastefully restored can demand as much as 150% more in price than similarly sized and aged homes of different styles.

It’s fascinating to see how popular the midcentury modern style has become all over the country.

We found five marvelous homes that were built decades ago in diverse locations, yet still retain many of their distinctive original features. In fact, some are even enhanced with newly built, retro appliances and accessories.

Could a blast from the past be in your future? If you’re looking to spend $600,000, or even less, you might consider one of these five fascinating midcentury modern homes.

6171 Pleasant Hill Dr, Trenton, WI

Price: $579,900
Totally timeless: This four-bedroom, three-bath house was built in 1970, so it squeaks in at the end of the midcentury modern era, but the good news is that it harkens back to the much-loved style—and picked up some great contemporary features along the way.

The ceilings in this 3,000-square-foot home are higher than your average midcentury modern, but it has the same wooden beams. The floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and sliding doors have been letting the sunshine in for decades. The eat-in kitchen features typical maple cabinets, but new appliances, granite and wood countertops, and a copper sink blend in perfectly.

A balcony and a three-season, enclosed porch overlook the 3-acre wooded lot, which also includes a pool.

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9214 McAvoy Dr, Houston, TX

Price: $327,500
Lone Star surprise: Enter what looks like a front door and you’ll find you’ve passed through a privacy wall into a spacious, grassy courtyard with a covered patio. Once you step inside the house, you see straight through to the outside atrium, which gives the home a fresh, sunny feel.

There are three bedrooms and two baths in this 1,912-square-foot home. Many of the rooms look out through expansive windows onto the green spaces of the 8,751-square-foot lot. There are also raised garden beds and several patios and pergolas in the back, the better to enjoy the outdoors.

The kitchen is a bit of a surprise as well. It features gleaming stainless-steel appliances and countertops, with what looks like burlap curtains covering the lower cabinets. Bet there’s a story behind that, which may or may not date to the early 1960s, when the home was built. The listing states that many parts of the home have been tastefully updated.

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4520 Tennessee Ave, Chattanooga, TN

Price: $479,900
Chattanooga charmer: Even though this brick house was built in 1959 and lovingly maintained for the next six decades, it is not your “Mamaw’s house,” according to the listing.

The current owners have kept many of its original features, including the hardwood flooring, the tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, and the massive brick fireplace. But many features were updated, including the kitchen with attractive turquoise cabinetry; the brand-new electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems; and the tile flooring in the bathroom.

There are three bedrooms and two baths in this 1,634-square-foot home, which is located in the popular St. Elmo district. This place has an excellent view of Lookout Mountain from many of its large windows, and it borders woodsy green space.

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6630 Maywood Ave, Middleton, WI

Price: $600,000
Wisconsin wonder: This single-story dwelling may sit on a private, wooded lot, but it’s within walking distance of downtown Middleton shops, restaurants, schools, parks, and sparkling Lake Mendota.

The three-bedroom, two-bath home sprawls out over 2,571 square feet and features an abundance of windows. Custom hickory cabinetry in the kitchen and hardwood flooring are another main-level feature.

A highlight is the massive lower level, which is rare in midcentury modern homes. This one includes a rec room with a swinging bar, a fireplace, an office, a bonus room, and a full bath.

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3104 S Holly Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

Price: $370,000
What’s old is new again: Built in 1961 and completely renovated and restored, this three-bedroom, three-bath gem has original paneling, tile, brick fireplaces, hardwood floors, and honey-colored wood doors and cabinetry. In the kitchen, all that is stylishly set off with retro turquoise appliances.

This one also has a walk-out lower level, which features a bedroom with an en suite bath, another fireplace, and a wood-paneled rec room with a dry bar.

Another unique asset of this home is that it’s designed to be accessible, with concrete ramps, wider hallways, and roll-under sinks. Giant windows and sliding doors bring in natural light.

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