Beachfront Concrete Dome House in Florida Listed for $1.595 Million
A unique, ball-shaped concrete dome house in Pensacola, Florida, has been listed for sale at $1.595 million. The three-story, 2,700-square-foot structure, built in 2007 using steel-reinforced concrete, remains unfinished internally. Listing agent Daniel Hua with Alliance Real Estate notes its distinctive appearance, which some compare to a 'Star Wars' movie set, stands out among typical beachfront homes in the area. The property, situated on a half-acre lot with 75 feet of protected white sand shoreline, last sold for $310,800 in 2017. The dome was never fully completed, and its history and original construction intent are largely unknown. It features an elevator shaft that was planned but never installed, and the interior requires significant work, including flooring and a redesigned layout, as the current configuration is described as somewhat awkward due to curved walls. Despite its unfinished state, the home is noted for its structural strength, particularly its ability to withstand storms, and its lac...