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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up among split levels in the 1960s in SS. They were considered new and modern,  quite apart from  the brick colonials all around. Young couples, many of them whose own childhoods were in walk up apts and tenements in DC,  NY, etc.,  loved them. Old money,  and Midwest transplants chose the old colonials- think Bethesda or Downtown SS, Woodmoor.

When I was in the market for a family home, split levels were not so appreciated. They just didn't have that character as a lot of other choices,  including various  colonials or other modern open concept items. I wasn't a fan either- I thought split levels were ugly. Fast forward 60 years from the split level roll out- they are HOT again.  My neighbors in their 30s love them- the mid century vibe, plus  there's more flexibility with space- and I can see that.  The visual  space is very doable, especially with kids. It's so much better than  a dark  basement that's not available.

Look at the Forest Knolls area. These are  upwards of 65 year old spits..several varieties,  and they move fast, and have done so for the last 14 years. Granted, most have been rehabed and  updated,  but there is always a market.

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