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7 Real-Life Haunted Houses for Sale
Is that the "Crying Lady Ghost" or the sound of old pipes? Now
you can see for yourself. Some ofAmerica's oldest and most haunted
homes are on the market.
Take a stroll down eerie lane, but know this: You're on your own
from here. There's no telling what'slurking behind these doors.
Ann Starrett Mansion
744 Clay St, Port Townsend, WA
For sale: $750,000
In 1889, George Starrett built this Queen Anne-style mansion for
his queen, Ann. In recent years, thehouse -- with an eight-sided
dome tower, solar calendar and other opulent details -- has served
asa boutique bed-and-breakfast. But a female manifestation with red
hair and a male spirit -- believedto be Ann and George -- have been
spotted on the premises.
Hampton Lillibridge House
507 E Saint Julian St, Savannah, GA
For sale: $2.4 million
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When Jim Williams, a local restoration expert, transplanted this
home to its current location on St.Julian Street, workers reported
odd noises and a tall man dressed in black glaring through abedroom
window. Since, stories of ghostly visions and more have surrounded
the late 18th-century house. Some even claim it's Savannah's most
haunted home.
Allyn Mansion
511 E Walworth Ave, Delavan, WI
For sale: $1.2 million
In 1885, this restored mansion was built for the Allyns, a
wealthy farming family. Then on a coldFebruary day in 1913, Mr.
Allyn died while reading his afternoon mail in the parlor.
Following hisdeath, the property changed hands a few times before
becoming a nursing home, furniture store andmost recently a
bed-and-breakfast. But in 2007, the BB closed its doors, and the
home has been onand off the market since. Some claim it is
haunted.
McRaven Tour Home
1445 Harrison St, Vicksburg, MS
For sale: $575,000
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Called "the time capsule of the South," this Civil War-era home
is considered the most haunted inMississippi. At least five
inhabitants died in or near the home, according to
mcraventourhome.com.John H. Bobb, who is credited with building the
last section of the house, is said to have diedviolently at the
hands of Federal soldiers outside McRaven. One of the former
owners, who diedduring childbirth in 1836, is also believed to
grace the home with her spirit.
The Dakota
1 West 72nd St, New York, NY
For sale: #34 for $6.8 million #46 for $14.5 million
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In 1980, all eyes were on the Dakota, the Manhattan co-op where
John Lennon was murdered. Butsome say this historic building has
had a long history of paranormal activity, and that Lennonhimself
witnessed the Crying Lady Ghost walking through the halls. Since
the music legend's death,others have reported seeing the ghosts of
children wearing turn-of-the-century garb.
Perkins House
515 S Samuel St, Charles Town, WV
For sale: $749,000
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The Perkins House was built by the leader of the Virginia
militia that helped capture abolitionistJohn Brown leading up to
the Civil War. In 1859, Brown was convicted at a local courthouse
andexecuted by hanging, despite fierce objections. The home was
constructed on the execution site in1891, with a "John Brown
Scaffold" sign serving as a reminder of the property's gruesome
history.
Pottstown Victorian
166 N Hanover St, Pottstown, PA
For sale: $176,500
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Ghost hunters may want to add this house their list of
potentially haunted homes. The listingdescription hints at the
possibility of the 1870 Victorian being haunted, but it might also
just be old.The real estate agent invites you to "come see for
yourself."
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