Restored Frank Lloyd Wright home now earns up to $200,000 a year

A Frank Lloyd Wright home in Galesburg, Michigan, known as the Samuel Eppstein House, has recently been restored and is now generating up to $200,000 per year in rental income. The 2,500-square-foot property, listed for $2.1 million, is part of The Acres, a unique 70-acre community of Wright-designed homes. The Eppstein House was originally built for scientists Samuel and Dorothy Eppstein in 1953 and features extensive concrete-block construction, large windows, and a close relationship with the surrounding landscape.

After falling into disrepair, the home was purchased by Marika Broere and Tony Hillebrandt in 2016 and restored while retaining its original architectural character. The restored property features modern amenities like air conditioning and a contemporary bathroom, but still prominently showcases wood surfaces, expansive windows, and red concrete floors.

The house sits on two acres within The Acres community, where mature trees, meadows, and gently rolling terrain surround the four Wright homes, creating a seamless blend of architecture and nature. The home's layout maximizes views of the landscape, and the property is frequently rented out for short-term stays, corporate retreats, and photo shoots, earning its current owners approximately $180,000 to $200,000 annually.