Popularized by futurist-philosopher Buckminster Fuller, the geodesic dome home is easily identified by its circular construction, which has about one-third less surface area than a traditional box-shaped home. Although not as trendy as it was in the 1970s and ’80s, the style continues to command interest for its whimsicality and limited market supply. Here’s a sampling of dome homes listed for sale in Southern California.

WOODLAND HILLS: This two-story dome home sits above the Woodland Hills Country Club and has a wrap-around deck and rooftop patio above the garage.

Address: 21226 Escondido St., Woodland Hills, 91364

Listed for: $799,000 for three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 1,972 square feet (4,154-square-foot lot)

Features: Master suite with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, landscaped backyard with small pond

About the area: In the 91364 ZIP Code, based on 38 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $778,000, up 19.6% from December 2014, according to CoreLogic.

NORTH TUSTIN: The updated dome home sits up from the street on close to half an acre in Orange County and is accessed by a long gated driveway.

Address: 19288 Barrett Lane, North Tustin, 92705

Listed for: $979,000 for three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 3,100 square feet (0.45-acre lot)

Features: Exposed beams, wrought-iron details, open-plan living room with fireplace

About the area: In the 92705 ZIP Code, based on 35 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $800,000, up 1.3% from December 2014, according to CoreLogic.

FRAZIER PARK: Built in 1979, this barn-red dome house features hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and a finished studio apartment.

Address: 3421 San Salvador, Frazier Park, 93225

Listed for: $319,999 for three bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms in 2,226 square feet (7,369-square-foot lot)

Features: Living room with stone fireplace, attached and detached garage/workshops

About the area: In the 93225 ZIP Code, based on 7 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $135,000, down 6.7% from December 2014, according to Redfin.

JOHNSON VALLEY: Mountain peaks and desert landscapes form the backdrop for this dome home on five acres in San Bernardino County.

Address: 48874 Cholla Road, Johnson Valley, 92285

Listed for: $239,000 for two bedrooms and two bathrooms in 2,252 square feet (five-acre lot)

Features: Knotty pine accent walls, formal dining room, barn/workshop

About the area: In the 92285 ZIP Code, based on eight sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $55,000, down 17.3% from December 2014, according to CoreLogic.

TOPANGA: This shingled dome home, built in 1974, sits on a hillside with panoramic views of Topanga State Park.

Listed for: $650,000 for one bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms in 1,098 square feet (5,072-square-foot lot)

Features: Wrap-around deck; mature trees and landscaping

About the area: In the 90290 ZIP Code, based on seven sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $815,000, down 37.3% from the December 2014, according to CoreLogic.

VISTA: Built in 1988, this three-story dome house in San Diego County is highlighted by large picture windows, vaulted ceilings and a center-island kitchen.

Listed for: $560,000 for four bedrooms and three bathrooms in 4,190 square feet (1.12-acre lot)

Features: Media room, formal living and dining rooms, lower level with second kitchen

About the area: In the 92084 ZIP Code, based on 33 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $440,000, up 4.8% from December 2014, according to CoreLogic.

MOUNTAIN CENTER: A pair of log pillars marks the entrance to this two-story dome home on more than an acre in Riverside County.

Address: 63270 Jeraboa Rd., Mountain Center, 92561

Listed for: $187,000 for three bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms in 1,542 square feet (1.1-acre lot)

Features: Kitchen with breakfast bar, skylights, detached garage

About the area: In the 92561 ZIP Code, based on five sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $380,000, up 0.7% from December 2014, according to CoreLogic.

COLTON: A marble entry and triangle wall patterns are among the features of this two-dome home in San Bernardino County’s Reche Canyon area.

Address: 2777 Reche Canyon Road, Colton, 92324

Listed for: $630,000 for three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 4,646 square feet (2.42-acre lot)

Features: Chandelier-topped dining room, master suite with fireplace and wet bar

About the area: In the 92324 ZIP Code, based on 45 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $220,000, down 0.2% from December 2014, according to CoreLogic.

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Former Los Angeles Times reporter Neal J. Leitereg covered celebrity real estate for the Business section. He graduated from Arizona State and covered real estate news for Realtor.com before joining The Times.