The so - called " Amityville Horror House " on Ocean Avenue in Long Island , New York was the site of a bloody mass murder in 1974 . Since then it ’s been the target of claims of paranormal activity , and the subject of one book and several movies that paint it in a less - than - flattering Light Within . Despite this , The Washington Postreports that the freshly for - cut-rate sale place was named Realtor.com ’s " most popular " menage last workweek .
The three - narration , five bedroom construction is currently on the marketplace for $ 850,000 , and according to the listing agent , its funny past has done nothing to keep purchaser out . " We have several offer from local Amityville residents who are very much aware of the account and are not at all concerned , " Jerry O’Neill , owner of Caldwell Banker Harbor Light , toldThe Washington Post .
The domicile ’s skittish saga began over 40 years ago when then 23 - year - sure-enough Ronald J. DeFeo shot and kill his parents and four siblings while they were asleep in their family . DeFeo ’s attorney reportedly debate that he had been drive to murder by voices in the house telling him to do it .
The next family bought it for a bargain at$80,000 , only to end up abandoning the home and all their belongings one night after a month of alleged paranormal activity . A 1977 book ( which has since been accommodate multiple time for the screen ) based on these events further solidify the nursing home ’s haunt reputation .
Three additional families have possess the home since the murders , with the most recent owners buying it for $ 950,000 in 2010 . A few updates have been made to the property over the yr to make it more marketable . The address was shift to 108 Ocean Avenue , with the original address being completely wiped from existence . The signature duad of centre - shaped window facing the street have also beenmodifiedto expect importantly less spooky .
If you ’re in the marketplace for one of the most renowned haunted houses in America , or just a statuesque colonial household with river access , you’re able to check out the listinghere .
[ h / tThe Washington Post ]
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