What should replace the disappearing ranch moderns of Afton Oaks? Faux French chateaux? Towering Tuscan Villas? Martha Stewart Colonials? Storybook stucco townhouses? Tour this weekend’s open houses . . . then cast your vote!

Location: 3121 Newcastle St.
Details: 4-5 bedrooms, 4 full & 2 half baths; 6,500 sq. ft.
Price: $2,692,500
The Scoop: Preston Wood home won’t be complete for at least two months, but already “beautifully reminiscent of Loire Valley chateaux.” Lots of old-European-house parts tacked on.
Open House: Sunday, 2-4 pm

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Location: 4639 Devon St.
Details: 4-5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths; 5,150 sq. ft.
Price: $1,799,000
The Scoop: Conspicuous new-construction Mediterranean with several stone fireplaces, lots of wrought iron and glazed cabinetry. Media Room has “star lighting” in ceiling. On market since October; price already cut $90K.
Open House: Sunday, 2-4 pm

Location: 4702 Ivanhoe St.
Details: 6-7 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half baths; 6,211 sq. ft.
Price: $1,649,000
The Scoop: 2003 Rohe & Wright Colonial Revival with separate quarters over garage, outdoor Kitchen; mini putting green by driveway. Listed at the start of the year; price already cut twice, a total of $100K.
Open House: Saturday, 2-4 pm; Sunday, 3-5 pm

Location: 4710A Oakshire St.
Details: 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths; 2,759 sq. ft.
Price: $754,900
The Scoop: Tall and turreted 4-story townhouse at front of gated, five-unit Spanish Colonial outpost. “CALL TODAY TO LEARN WHAT BUILDER IS OFFERING FOR THE 1ST TWO HOMES SOLD.” Maybe a discount back to the price offered last July: $669,900?
Open House: Sunday, noon-5 pm