Is it your destiny to buy this house?
An iconic mansion resembling the helmet of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader in Houston has returned to the market for $3.75 million. It is also available to rent for a mere $17,000 a month for Jedi Council fans.
The foreboding 7,040-square-foot residence is the week’s most popular home on Realtor.com®.
You might recall seeing the sci-fi-inspired spread a few years ago. It originally hit the market back in 2021 for $4.3 million and was purchased later that same year for an undisclosed sum.
Also grabbing buyers’ attention this week were a tiny Key West, FL, abode; a monumental Connecticut estate with a Stonehenge replica; and a midcentury modern, Eichler-style dwelling in California.
Keep reading for a full look at this week’s most viewed home listings.
10. 510 Cowboy Ct, Granbury, TX
Price: $799,000
Why it’s here: Attention, investors! This 15-acre horse farm features a barndominium with three separate living quarters.
Originally listed for $949,900, the home has a newly reduced price tag. This place could be used as an investment property or transformed into a family compound. The spacious lot also boasts a fenced arena, five barns, a shop, and several other buildings.
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9. 628 Margaret St, Key West, FL
Price: $1,550,000
Why it’s here: This modernized tiny home has been an “active vacation rental.” It’s small on space but big on style—and price.
Built in 1938, the recently updated, 796-square-foot interior now boasts a living room with pocket sliders that open to a covered deck overlooking the pool and waterfall feature.
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8. 215 Uncas Point Rd, Guilford, CT
Price: $35,000,000
Why it’s here: This waterfront estate with over-the-top amenities comes with its own private playground, two homes, and a replica of Stonehenge. Understandably, the pricey pad also landed on this week’s most expensive homes list.
The 13-acre offering also includes staff quarters, a vineyard, sports courts, a go-kart track, an in-ground pool, three docks, and a beach.
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7. 348 Laurelwood Ln, Boone, NC
Price: $399,900
Why it’s here: Dubbed “The Healing Place,” this cozy mountain cabin’s wooded lot overlooks Christmas tree farms.
The serene sanctuary’s 882-square-foot interior features cathedral ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, sunroom, and a loft with a guest suite. The main-level primary suite has sliders that lead out to the wraparound deck.
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6. 7925 Wildcat Rd, Croswell, MI
Price: $449,900
Why it’s here: This historic octagonal home is said to be owned by “Teen Mom” stars Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra, who are reported to be in financial trouble.
The couple purchased the 15-acre spread in 2017 for $220,000. Originally built for a sea captain back in 1869, the modernized three-bedroom residence with a wraparound covered porch first hit the market nearly a year ago for $454,900.
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5. 405 W Market St, Bloomington, IL
Price: $100,000
Why it’s here: What a deal! It doesn’t get much cheaper, or charming, than $30 per square foot for this 3,317-square-foot Queen Anne-style residence.
While this home has good bones, it seeks a buyer willing to restore its former glory. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the vintage space was originally designed by architect George H. Miller. Retro highlights include stained-glass windows, custom millwork, and two fireplaces.
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4. 1545 25th St, Richmond, CA
Price: $690,000
Why it’s here: This stylish, midcentury modern home is teeming with charming details from the past.
The harmonious, 1,338-square-foot interior offers mahogany paneling, red oak floors, vaulted ceilings, and glass walls. There’s a newly built sunroom off of the kitchen that could be used as a studio or an additional bedroom. And a private patio with a “magical garden” boasts a period-appropriate, outdoor fireplace.
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3. 423 N Belaire St, Monett, MO
Price: $429,900
Why it’s here: It’s a groovy time capsule that doubles as a shag-rug lover’s dream home.
Built in 1977, the residence’s step-back-in-time interior remains mostly intact. A catwalk overlooks a sunken conversation pit in the towering, two-story living room. Shag carpet in nearly every eye-popping color imaginable are found throughout the 4,879-square-foot space.
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2. 8476 Stockbridge St, Mackinac Island, MI
Price: $3,100,000
Why it’s here: The iconic Caskey Cottage was built in 1883 and expanded in 2017.
The five-bedroom residence now combines historic charm with modern luxury. Overlooking Mackinac Bridge in the Annex neighborhood, this waterfront abode features a covered wraparound porch and spacious back patio that overlooks a private pond with a waterfall.
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1. 3201 University Blvd, Houston, TX
Price: $3,750,000
Why it’s here: “Star Wars” fans, take note. This slate-and-aluminum-clad contemporary bears a striking resemblance to Darth Vader’s helmet.
The viral sensation was built from an aviation-inspired design, the brainchild of its original owner. A mysterious exterior opens to a surprisingly bright and open floor plan with a two-story entry, dual floating-glass staircases, a wine room, and a sunken conversation pit. It also has a four-car “show garage” and a new pool with a hot tub.
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