One would expect a home named after “Wavoka,” the mid-19^th century Northern Paiute mystic who founded the Ghost Dance movement, to evoke a certain whimsical charm. However, the Glenbrook, NV weekender of late casino magnate Bill Ledbetter goes above and beyond with a modern mash-up that resembles something more along the lines of Middle Earth meets geometric form.

Designed as a tribute to Eames, with flairs of Neutra and Schindler intertwined, the Los Angeles, CA home known as “SteelHouse” is a dynamic expression of new-age green living in mid-century modern form. A construct of the Swiss-American firm agps architecture, the home was meticulously designed to offer both a sustainable and flexible living environment – and now sports a more flexible price tag after being re-listed in recent days for $1.695 million.

Oh, Kentucky, how I love thee. We have a new frontrunner for Zombie Apocalypse Fortress of the Year and it resides in the Bluegrass State. Tucked away in the city of Versailles, KY, a small town just south of Lexington, is thoroughbred farm of baronial proportions. No, your eyes do not deceive you. That’s a legit, fortified castle found on the 232-acre property, and it could be all yours for the modest sum of $30 million.

It’s amazing how many gems of houses are hidden among the rolling, oak-dotted hills of Malibu, CA. Browsing the listings from this small seaside town produces a new piece of architectural beauty every day. Take this sunny, Moroccan-spiced mansion, for example. Tucked along the cliff tops near Point Dume, this is the perfect place “to let your inner naturalist run wild!” crows the listing. Yes, it is just that cool.

Holy Monday, thank you Tom Phifer and Partners. Taking away our back-to-work blues this fine afternoon is a stunning modern compound in Taghkanic, NY designed by the New York-based architectural firm. Appropriately named the “Taghkanic House,” Phifer’s award-winning modern construct, which has been listed for $6.75 million, is an elaborate modern mash-up of glass and steel, but one that takes a rather ingenious, subterranean twist.

Reports indicate that Rocky Balboa, Sylvester Stallone, and his wife, former model Jennifer Flavin, are looking sell their La Quinta, CA mansion for $4.5 million.

Horse-lovers, feast your eyes on this extraordinary 22-acre equestrian facility, designed by Backen, Gillam & Kroeger, one of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Architectural Firms for 2012, and located in Calistoga, CA.

Harrison Ford, the actor beloved to many as playing both Han Solo and Indiana Jones, has slipped his home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles onto the market for $8.295 million. Ford has owned this Colonial style home for a long time, picking it up way back in 1983 for around $1 million. He later owned it with his second wife Melissa Mathison.

Located in Park City, UT, the 4,840 square foot house has an abundance of beautifully designed features. The reason this house is so appealing arises from the interesting blend of Art Deco lines and modernity with Craftsman details, especially in the abundance of decorated glass.

Leave it to celebrated organic architect Bart Prince to liven up an otherwise dull Tuesday. Newly listed in Santa Fe, NM is one of the Albuquerque-based designer’s more angular constructs, a triangular manifestation known as the Glorieta House. Previously been profiled in Architectural Digest, the stunning property blends itself to its picturesque, red rock backdrop much like a chameleon to its surroundings. And rightfully so, as the $1.495 million home just so happens to have been built on a site of historical importance, which has been detailed on the Glorieta House’s very own website.

In today’s installment of mid-century modern dwellings for sale, we have a delightful Buff, Straub & Hensman design that is new to the market in Beverly Hills, CA. Known as the ‘Edwards House’ – AIA President-signed letter of authenticity included – the property was designed by the trio of architect studs for a Mr. and Mrs. Duffy Edwards way back in 1959, and is now there for the taking after being listed by its current owner for $2.35 million.

The infatuation with mid-century design is back in full swing and many a homebuyer, especially those house shopping in the Southern California area, will be on the lookout for those mid-century modern gems. The overwhelming interest in California Modern architecture makes the listing of an exceptional Boyd E. Georgi design in Burbank, CA, a rarity for that neck of the woods, all the more appealing. Built in the vision of iconic post-war developer Joseph Eichler, whose architectural touch can be seen up and down coastal California, the sleek mod underwent a full rehab by the current owners a few years back and is now there for the taking after being listed $839,000.

An epic, moat-surrounded architectural masterpiece that was once used as the backdrop for hip-hop artist Birdman’s 2010 single ‘Fire Flame’ (NSFW/language) has hit the market in Miami, FL. Designed and owned by master builder Charles Sieger of Sieger Suarez, the magnificent castle manse serves as a lesson in dynamic lines and flawless symmetry.

Currently for sale in Boston, MA, is this beautiful piece of architectural history known as The Mason House. Designed by prestigious Boston architects Rotch & Tilden and built in 1883 for William Powell Mason, this 11-bed, 14-bath colonial mansion is a lovely example of the slightly amorphous Queen Anne school of architecture.

This Prairie School home was designed for George and Alice Millard by none other than Frank Lloyd Wright himself (Wright also designed the Millards’ second home in Pasadena, CA). Now, the 4-bed, 3-bath home is on the market for $1.25 million.