Modernist Michigan Home Designed by Ken Neumann Listed for $3.25 Million
The former residence of award-winning architect Ken Neumann in Franklin, Michigan has been put on the market for $3.25 million, its first sale since construction in 1987.
Ken Neumann’s personal home in Franklin, Michigan, a striking modernist structure completed in 1987, is now listed for $3.25 million, marking its inaugural market appearance. The five-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence spans 7,348 sq ft and rests on a 1.24-acre sloping site that Neumann convinced could support a house despite earlier claims it was “unbuildable.” The design, likened to an upside-down wedding cake, blends Bauhaus clean lines with a brick exterior and a wall of glass that offers sweeping views of an artesian pond.
Inside, the house boasts extensive built-in Bird’s Eye maple bookcases, an artist’s studio with checkered flooring, and a remodeled kitchen featuring Viking and Miele appliances. Modern amenities include an elevator, a 2025 EPDM roof, a whole-home generator, and heated outdoor spaces. Listed by mother-son team Linda Hiller Novak and Frank Novak, the sale provides the first opportunity for the public to explore a home that has been featured in publications such as Elle Decor and architectural books.
Why it matters
The listing opens a rare chance for buyers to acquire a celebrated piece of modern architecture that has been inaccessible for decades.
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