Brilliantly original home listed in New Mexico seen in ‘Better Call Saul.’ Check it out
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Judging solely by its recondite exterior, one might assume that this building hidden within the depths of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the forgotten puzzle box of a fairy tale giant. Or perhaps, Pandora’s box was just super-sized and when opened, it spills all the secrets of the universe.
Nope, it’s a family home — but far from an ordinary one.
The two-bedroom, 2.5-plus-bathroom residence — which is listed for $400,000 — is not only one of the most unique-looking houses in the state, it has also had its five minutes in the glow of Hollywood.
The house was discovered when the executive producer of “Better Call Saul,” Melissa Bernstein, went hunting for the perfect setting to film a scene in the Bob Odenkirk-driven drama — one that looked like it was plucked right out of Germany, which seems like an impossible task in the desert-covered city filled with tumbleweeds and an aching dry heat.
“We knew visual effects would be some part of it, but our hope is always that we can start with the practical and then embroider on the practical to make it something special and new,” Bernstein told The Hollywood Reporter. “So we started looking after 602, and part of it was driving around the city just to see what stuck out until we found a really unusual house. And the modern interior was perfect. Even the size and scale of the appliances felt part of the European aesthetic. And then our production design and set decoration team made it even more specific.”
Unusual in the best way possible.
As viewers of the show know, the 1,796-square-foot residence played a part in Season 6, Episode 6, “Axe and Grind” and can be seen when Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton) visits Germany.
“I made myself watch the series just to see it,” listing agent Britt Harville said of “Better Call Saul” to McClatchy News.
To Harville, 1220 Iron Ave. is more than just a stack of materials used to create shelter or another cookie-cutter residence. It’s art brought to life.
“Perhaps sculptural is a good word to describe the house,” Harville said. “Either that or a word I have never had the opportunity to use in the 20 years I have been selling residential real estate: bespoke. The quality of the construction and the technology are really unparalleled in the Albuquerque market.”
Features across the home include:
Open floor plan
Steel staircase
Courtyard
Office space
Second living area
Ample dining and living area
“The interior and exterior are pretty seamlessly integrated in this home,” Harville said. “There is a large wall of glass which provides the living and dining area with a view of the backyard/courtyard. While the yard is not oversized, it is serene and provides plenty of opportunity for gardening. On certain days, one can hear the lions and the chimpanzees at the local zoo.”
The listing is held by Harville Realty LLC.
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