Bulbous Lampshade Is the Lime-Flavored Gobstopper in the Pink Mouth of This Living Room

It's hard to understand the survival of plastic slipcovers, but we know they'll still be here even after the apocalypse. The Three Horsemen will be galloping along, and one of the horses will slip on a shiny square of yellowed plastic that once lived on a velour sofa in Philadelphia. In this case, the asking price is just a starting point. The owner says, "Make an offer." And keep in mind that there are hardwood floors waiting for air beneath all the wall-to-wall carpets. Size: 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1,371 square feet
Price: $284,900
· Listing: 2628 Christopher Dr. [Prudential Fox & Roach]