Now available: a rare opportunity to own an iconic piece of Midland’s architectural legacy. Designed in 1959 by Francis “Red” Warner, a protégé of Alden B. Dow and an admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright, The Giering House is a stunning example of mid-century design in dialogue with nature. Nestled on a serene, tree-filled lot that backs directly to Valley Park, this 3,298 square foot home was built to bring the outdoors in while honoring the beauty of simplicity. Warner’s design ethos is felt throughout: warm Douglas fir beams, knotty pine ceilings, clerestory windows, and a central brick fireplace that serves as both visual anchor and gathering place. A compressed, intimate entryway opens to soaring volumes in the main living area, one of Warner’s signature spatial moves. Custom built-ins provide both form and function, while walls of glass and strategic overhangs demonstrate his early commitment to passive solar design. The layout includes five bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bath, offering generous space for living and entertaining. A private patio off the primary suite opens directly to sweeping views of Valley Park, one of Midland’s most beloved neighborhood greens. More than a home, the Giering House is a work of art, designed for those who believe that how we live is just as important as where we live. With its timeless design, rich architectural lineage, and park-like setting, it offers an opportunity to not just admire Mid-Century Modern architecture, but to live fully within it.
Sold for $625,000
$625,000
3900 Valley Dr, Midland, MI 48640
5beds
3,298sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.69 Acres Lot
$661,100 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$2,859 Estimated rent
Home value
$661,100
$542,000 - $813,000
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Central brick fireplaceCustom built-insKnotty pine ceilingsWarm douglas fir beamsSerene tree-filled lotClerestory windowsWalls of glass
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Travis Fader 989-492-6378,
Modern Realty
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, 6501425300
Ayre/Rhinehart-Midland
Source: MiRealSource,MLS#: 50178599
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Saginaw Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 230
- Dimensions: 23 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 12 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 6 x 5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 380
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 27 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 450
- Dimensions: 25 x 18
Heating
- Boiler, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,298
- Total interior livable area: 3,298 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,298
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler
- Waterfront features: None
- Frontage type: Road
- Frontage length: 138
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Dimensions: 138 x 218
- Features: Subdivision, Sidewalks
Details
- Parcel number: 140860066
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Midland
- Subdivision: Orchard
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $625,000-3.8%$190/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$197/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+46.1%$197/sqft |
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| 9/9/2022 | Sold | $445,000-1.1%$135/sqft |
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| 8/22/2022 | Pending sale | $450,000+17.8%$136/sqft |
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| 6/11/2019 | Sold | $382,000$116/sqft |
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| 4/19/2019 | Pending sale | $382,000$116/sqft |
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| 3/13/2019 | Price change | $382,000-1.3%$116/sqft |
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| 1/8/2019 | Price change | $387,000-0.7%$117/sqft |
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| 10/5/2018 | Price change | $389,900-2.5%$118/sqft |
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| 8/15/2018 | Price change | $399,900-1.3%$121/sqft |
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| 7/30/2018 | Price change | $405,000-1.2%$123/sqft |
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| 7/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $410,000$124/sqft |
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| 7/24/2018 | Pending sale | $410,000$124/sqft |
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| 7/9/2018 | Price change | $410,000+5.1%$124/sqft |
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| 6/8/2018 | Pending sale | $390,000$118/sqft |
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| 5/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $390,000+2.8%$118/sqft |
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| 1/10/2012 | Listing removed | $379,500$115/sqft |
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| 4/20/2011 | Price change | $379,500-3.9%$115/sqft |
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| 11/13/2010 | Listed for sale | $395,000+38.7%$120/sqft |
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| 11/11/1998 | Sold | $284,750$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $262,300 +11% |
| 2024 | -- | $236,300 +12.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $210,700 |
| 2022 | -- | $210,700 +23.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $171,000 -9.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $189,200 +7.7% |
| 2019 | $6,554 | $175,700 -16.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $210,200 +23.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $169,900 +7.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $158,600 -0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $160,000 +7.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $148,800 -4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $155,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $155,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $155,200 +1% |
| 2005 | -- | $153,700 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $150,700 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $146,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 48640
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Central Park ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Jefferson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10H.H. Dow High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Midland Public Schools
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