In 2023, buyers paid $87,000 for a crumbling 1979 Michigan concrete dome with caved-in ceilings

Carie Peregord of RE/MAX Edge An eye-catching 1970s concrete dome home in Michigan that was once left to decay, with collapsed ceilings and damaged walls, has returned to the property market after a major renovation. Located in Brighton, Michigan, the 2,457-square-foot home is now listed for $499,900. The sharp rise in value comes just three years after the current owners bought the badly damaged shell for $87,000 in 2023. Reporting by Realtor.com shows how the four-bedroom monolithic dome has been completely transformed while keeping its unusual shape and adding modern fixtures, eco-friendly materials and open living spaces.From structural decay to a modern sanctuaryBefore-and-after footage shared by local estate agent Meghan Zoll of Zoll Homes showed how badly the property had deteriorated before the renovation. The original white exterior had become dark brown because of years of weather damage and neglect. Inside, the rooms had suffered water damage, peeling paint, torn carpets and collapsed ceiling panels. After the renovation, the interior looks very different. The living area now has high ceilings, custom double front doors, round windows and skylights that bring more natura...