If walls could talk, these haunted houses would be screaming. From creaking floors to inexplicable ghost sightings, these ten real-life haunted homes have more drama than a soap opera—and a lot more ghosts.
They’re perfect for thrill-seekers, paranormal investigators, and, apparently, people who didn’t read the fine print on their real estate contracts.
Here’s a spine-tingling tour of homes where the resale value comes with a side of “buyer beware.”
1. Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, CA)
Sarah Lockwood Pardee turned DIY home renovation into a supernatural marathon.
This sprawling mansion has 40 staircases, 2000 doors, and an odd obsession with the number 13. The house is very much unfinished to this day since the renovations stopped after Sarah’s death in 1922.
It is said that she still haunts the house today, however, her spirit is more often sad than menacing!
2. The Conjuring House (Burrilville, RI)
The Perron family’s experience here inspired the iconic horror movie. Fans will be delighted to hear that you are able to book a stay at this chillingly fascinating home!
Just be warned, you’ll be in for a night of terror! Don’t be surprised if you hear the floors creaking, tables moving on their own and lightbulbs flickering after you’ve just changed them out!
Even though Bathsheba was the main culprit in the hauntings in the movie, it remains unknown who or what the real specter is!
3. Hobo Hill House (Jefferson City, MO)
This home is the definition of ”don’t judge a book by its cover” only in the sense that it’s really beautiful on the outside, but a night terror on the inside.
It was purchased in 2017 by a lovely family and they only spent 7 months in it! Although, for a haunted house that’s a pretty good track record.
Appliances are turning on on their own, strange voices are heard when entering the house, and the one that takes the cake is the possession of their daughter. She would experience night terrors and sleepwalking, during which she would shake profusely!
4. The Witch House (Salem, MA)
Salem’s only structure with direct ties to the infamous witch trials, this house is a magnet for spooky vibes.
It was purchased in 1675 by Jonathan Corwin, who himself charged and executed 19 people wrongfully accused of witchcraft!
It is unclear whether the house is haunted by the Corwin family or by the victims of his gruesome escapade, but we are pretty sure the house bears the ”Corwin Curse”!
Related: Spooky Landmark: The Witch House in Salem, Massachusetts
5. Villisca Ax Murder House (Villisca, IA)
Let’s just say this home has an axe to grind. The site of an unsolved 1912 mass murder, it’s now a paranormal hotspot.
It is said that Josiah and Sarah Moore, the patriarch and matriarch, still haunt the joint, along with their four children and their friends!
If you decide to book a stay in this ‘charming’ and ‘quaint‘ white farmhouse, BYO holy water—you’re going to need it.
6. John Bell’s Cabin and the Bell Witch Cave (Adams, TN)
If you travel 40 minutes outside of Nashville, you’ll come across this spooky farm. Dating back to the 1800s, the hauntings started when John Bell purchased this plot of land.
The family started seeing weird animals and hearing whispers when no one was around. Their youngest daughter caught the worst of it though, when she had her hair pulled and face slapped!
It is said that the spirit who haunts this cabin is called the Bell Witch and it is suspected that she is actually their late neighbor, Kate Batts.
The Bell Witch didn’t just haunt this cabin—she tormented the family so much that it became a legend! Add in the eerie cave nearby, and you’ve got a ghostly double feature.
No word on whether she covered their moving costs.
7. The Campbell House (Spokane, DC)
A historic home with a revolving cast of paranormal activity! It was said that the Campbell family witnessed the death of their three children and the kidnapping of one on the grounds of their property!
However, this theory was debunked since Amasa B. Campbell was a very prominent investor at the time and the incidents would have been broadcast all over the news. This doesn’t mean the house isn’t haunted though!
It has been reported that visitors can feel cold spots around the house and see young children running about! You can even sense the eyes from the portrait of Amasa following you as you walk by!
8. Franklin Castle (Cleveland, OH)
This Gothic mansion is basically a ghost convention center. From secret passageways to rumors of tragic deaths, Franklin Castle is a fixer-upper—if you don’t mind spectral roommates.
It was constructed in 1881 by Hannes Tiedemann and it is said to be one of the most haunted houses in Ohio to date!
This house has been a stage for various tragedies over the years, mainly the deaths of Tiedemann family members! The spirits haunting the home are, allegedly, Tiedemann’s wife and children, along with a mysterious woman in black!
People have claimed that they heard voices and crying sounds coming from behind closed doors!
9. Rosenheim Mansion (Los Angeles, CA)
Leaving the best for last, the Rosenheim Mansion, also better known as the “Murder House” from American Horror Story, is more famous for its TV credits than its living residents.
However, the home is haunted in real life as much as it is in the series! Some people have confirmed that they saw the spirit of a butler wandering around the house, along with nuns in rocking chairs, since this home was a convent at some point.
Anyways, the home is so haunted that they probably didn’t need actors to play the roles of ghosts in the show!
10. Conclusion:
While each of these haunted houses offers charm (and chills) in its own unique way, they’re not for the faint of heart.
Whether it’s restless spirits, creepy history, or doors that randomly slam shut, these homes prove one thing: sometimes, it’s not the mortgage that’ll keep you up at night.
Would you dare step inside?