Scary Good: A New Hampshire Cape With ‘Halloween’ Theme Is the Week’s Most Popular Home
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A cute Cape in Weare, NH, that amused and alarmed viewers with spooky “Halloween“-inspired listing photos is this week’s most popular listing on Realtor.com®.
Photos of the wooded home feature glimpses of Michael Myers, the villain of the classic 1978 horror flick. Whether hilarious or haunting, he can be seen lurking in the background of the home. The photos, all in good fun, generated plenty of buzz.
You also clicked on a Forest Service cabin in Montana, a Ju-Nel midcentury modern home in Texas, and a 28-room Victorian mansion in New York listed at an unheard-of price.
For a full look at this week’s 10 most popular homes, simply scroll on down.
10. 137 Wason Rd, Hudson, NH
Price: $319,900
Why it’s here: Calling all preppers: This three-bedroom home, built in 1850, comes with a heated concrete bunker.
Located on 2.58 subdividable acres, the 2,272-square-foot house is very vintage. From the pink-carpeted bedroom to the blue-sink bathroom, the interior is a visual trip back in time.
The home needs updating as “the seller hasn’t occupied [it] in 46 years,” the listing states. However, the land and the deal must have been too good to pass up—the home already has a contingent offer.
9. 1169 Phillips Rd, New Bedford, MA
Price: $599,800
Why it’s here: This former church has been resurrected as a five-bedroom home.
Built in 1970, this 5,360-square-feet structure now features soaring ceilings, a modern kitchen with two refrigerators and butcher block countertops, and a baptismal tub converted into a heated pool.
All plumbing and electrical have also been upgraded, and a new roof has been added.
8. 11437 Hyalite Canyon Rd, Bozeman, MT
Price: $243,000
Why it’s here: Here’s your opportunity to own a Forest Service cabin in the deep woods of Hyalite Canyon.
The cozy one-bedroom abode was built in 1911 and has served as a rustic getaway for everyone from honeymooners to travelers looking to rough it for a few days. It does have power and phone service, along with gravity-fed spring water and an outhouse.
The listing says the property does not qualify for financing, so the sale must be cash only.
7. 10476 Silverrock Dr, Dallas, TX
Price: $799,900
Why it’s here: This midcentury modern home designed by the famed Ju-Nel architecture firm features spectacular terrazzo floors.
Built in 1961, the three-bedroom dwelling boasts cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and a copper fireplace. It also comes with a home theater, private courtyard, and separate guesthouse.
As is often the case with these coveted homes, this one-of-a-kind design quickly caught a buyer’s eye. There’s already a contingent offer on the property.
6. 361 Route 22, Hollidaysburg, PA
Price: $489,900
Why it’s here: This historic home features original pine flooring, period hardware, and an antique tin ceiling.
Built in 1795, the four-bedroom main home comes with five fireplaces and a kitchen with hand-painted cabinetry. A carriage house with two more fully furnished efficiencies could be used for extended family or to generate income.
The 5-acre property is located near many hiking and biking trails, as well as historic downtown Hollidaysburg.
5. 130 S Main St, Jamestown, NY
Price: $200,000
Why it’s here: This enormous Victorian mansion features 28 rooms and is listed for an incredibly low price.
Custom-built in 1880 by architect Aaron Hall, this eight-bedroom residence spans nearly 10,000 square feet. Historic details include curvaceous archways and walls, handcarved woodwork, and eight ornate fireplaces.
It’s such a bargain for the size, some wonder if the huge home might be haunted.
4. 732 S Warren Ave, Saginaw, MI
Price: $299,900
Why it’s here: Holy moly, this one is a steal!
This circa-1910, three-bedroom home sits on a half-acre in the Cathedral District. Historic details in the 2,120 square feet of living space include a door with leaded-crystal stained glass, an English fireplace, and built-in benches.
The comfortable layout offers a fireplace in every room, including the basement.
3. 634 Larry Henry Rd, West Monroe, LA
Price: $375,000
Why it’s here: You can literally drive right into this custom-built garage/workshop/house.
There are three rollup doors along with an oversized workshop, office, and half-bathroom.
Then there’s the modern home featuring a kitchen with marble countertops, a family room with a soaring ceiling, and a first-floor primary suite. There are two additional bedrooms in the loft upstairs.
The home was built in 2020 and comes with 19 acres. It’s already pending sale.
2. 2510 Coleman Way, Sacramento, CA
Price: $825,000
Why it’s here: Inspired by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi, this whimsical home has been mesmerizing folks with its trippy interiors.
Located steps from Curtis Park, the four-bedroom residence was built in 1940. A local psychiatrist purchased the place in 1997 and transformed it into his own colorful work of art created from caulk, Styrofoam, wood, and paint. Images of the wild interiors caused a storm of social media posts.
The 2,320-square-foot home comes with a full basement with exterior access to a pool.
1. 73 Guys Ln, Weare, NH
Price: $375,000
Why it’s here: This house is a scream! This cute Cape indulges its creepy side in the listing photos where “Halloween” villain Michael Myers makes an appearance. The scary-fun images, timed perfectly for the upcoming spooky holiday, caused a sensation on social media. The home nabbed the top spot this week.
The 1,459-square-foot house itself is cozy with two bedrooms and two baths. It sits on a hilltop and comes with 3 woodsy acres—the perfect backdrop for staging a hysterical “Halloween”-themed photo shoot.
There’s also a lower level with a bar area and walk-out access to the backyard. Bonus space here could be transformed into an office or play area for the kids.
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