From the 'Amityville Horror' house to the former Versace mansion, 12 notorious homes that have gone up for sale
Notorious properties associated with high-profile crimes, such as the Murdaugh estate and the Amityville Horror house, often face unique challenges when returning to the real estate market. While some properties sell quickly, others struggle to find buyers due to their dark history.
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This explores the intersection of real estate, public fascination with true crime, and the psychological impact of property history on market value.
Al Capone's former Miami Beach mansion and the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast Museum. Joe Raedle/ Donna Hageman/Chicago Tribune/Getty Images Despite their sorrid pasts, many homes linked to famous crimes return to the real estate market. Some homes change hands often, while others remain with the same owners long term. The childhood homes of convicted serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy found new long-term owners. Believe it or not, it's not uncommon for people to move into homes that were once crime scenes or owned by notorious criminals. Some homes with criminal ties have been listed for sale more than once. For example, the Los Angeles condo where Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in 1994 was listed twice after the crime. Selling these properties, however, isn't always easy.
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