There's something about that "Open House" sign that acts like a magnet. Whether you're looking for a new place to live, keeping tabs on real estate in your neighborhood, or just angling for a sneak peek at someone else's private domain, the lure of an open door is strong indeed.In honor of Halloween, we'll explore some of the nicest digs in the most haunted cities in America, as named by Realtor.com. Take a break from the real horrors that might be lurking around the corner (double-dip recession, anyone?) and find out why you'd actually want to buy in one of these spooky burgs.
Open Houses for Oct. 29-30
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 20
Location: 11104 Rimes Ave.
Price: $224,000
Property details: The South has a rich history of hauntings and paranormal activity and Savannah is no exception. In fact, it was named "America's Most Haunted City" back in 2002 by the American Institute of Parapsychology. We can't promise a close encounter in this 3-bedroom looker, but we're confident you'll make contact with the luxurious bamboo flooring inside.
Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30
Location: 9353 Nightingale Drive
Price: $12,780,000
Property details: You've got a ghost of a chance making it in this town. The Hollywood sign has for years been a hotbed of supernatural activity -- it is after all, the site of a thousand broken dreams. But for those who can hack it in Tinsel Town, architectural stunners like this 7,000-square-foot mansion await.
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Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30
Location: 30 Rutland Square
Price: $924,500
Property details: Most people associate Salem with the witch hunts, but a fair share of the most notorious trials took place in the heart of Boston. Get a taste of old New England with this duplex apartment built in 1875.
Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30
Location: 751 Canada Ancha
Price: $1,195,000
Property details: Pueblo-style homes might not be the first thing that comes to mind on Halloween, but there are a total of 12 -- you read that right, 12 -- ghost towns around the city of Santa Fe. After exploring America's spooky Southwest, retire to your gated-community home with custom built-ins and cherry cabinetry.
Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30
Location: 202 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq #1001
Price: $849,900
Property description: Did you know that the City of Brotherly Love was actually the site of the very first witch trial in America? Couple that with the city's central role in the Revolutionary War and you've got yourself some interesting coffee talk. Sit back and spin some yarns in this contemporary apartment in Philly.
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Open House: Sunday, Oct. 30
Location: 4230 N. Marine Drive
Price: $2,475,000
Property description: October nights can give you chills in the Windy City, but snatch up this gorgeous Georgian-style home and you'll never have to fear the things that go bump in the night. Built in 1930, this four-bedroom stunner has a contemporary has a one-of-a-kind view of Lake Michigan. Take a look inside in the listing.
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Open house: Saturday, Oct. 29
Location: 531 Bosque Vista
Price: $259,723
Property description: Remember the Alamo! San Antonio is rife with ghost stories of wandering soldiers and restless spirits -- but its housing situation is much rosier. Take for instance this four-bedroom home in the well-heeled neighborhood of Stone Oak. Plus, the community's gated to keep the ghouls at bay.
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Open house: Saturday, Oct. 29
Location: 8010 Hickory St.
Price: $375,000
Property description: Is there anywhere else in America with more supernatural baggage than New Orleans? From voodoo ceremonies to ancient graveyards, this Creole entrepot has everything the modern ghost hunter could want -- including great housing.
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Savannah, Ga.
Open house: Sunday, Nov. 20Location: 11104 Rimes Ave.
Price: $224,000
Property details: The South has a rich history of hauntings and paranormal activity and Savannah is no exception. In fact, it was named "America's Most Haunted City" back in 2002 by the American Institute of Parapsychology. We can't promise a close encounter in this 3-bedroom looker, but we're confident you'll make contact with the luxurious bamboo flooring inside.
See inside this property.
See more Savannah homes for sale.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30Location: 9353 Nightingale Drive
Price: $12,780,000
Property details: You've got a ghost of a chance making it in this town. The Hollywood sign has for years been a hotbed of supernatural activity -- it is after all, the site of a thousand broken dreams. But for those who can hack it in Tinsel Town, architectural stunners like this 7,000-square-foot mansion await.
See inside this property.
See more Los Angeles homes for sale.
Boston, Mass.
Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30Location: 30 Rutland Square
Price: $924,500
Property details: Most people associate Salem with the witch hunts, but a fair share of the most notorious trials took place in the heart of Boston. Get a taste of old New England with this duplex apartment built in 1875.
Santa Fe, N.M.
Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30Location: 751 Canada Ancha
Price: $1,195,000
Property details: Pueblo-style homes might not be the first thing that comes to mind on Halloween, but there are a total of 12 -- you read that right, 12 -- ghost towns around the city of Santa Fe. After exploring America's spooky Southwest, retire to your gated-community home with custom built-ins and cherry cabinetry.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Open house: Sunday, Oct. 30Location: 202 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq #1001
Price: $849,900
Property description: Did you know that the City of Brotherly Love was actually the site of the very first witch trial in America? Couple that with the city's central role in the Revolutionary War and you've got yourself some interesting coffee talk. Sit back and spin some yarns in this contemporary apartment in Philly.
See inside this property.
See more Philadelphia homes for sale.
Chicago, Ill.
Open House: Sunday, Oct. 30Location: 4230 N. Marine Drive
Price: $2,475,000
Property description: October nights can give you chills in the Windy City, but snatch up this gorgeous Georgian-style home and you'll never have to fear the things that go bump in the night. Built in 1930, this four-bedroom stunner has a contemporary has a one-of-a-kind view of Lake Michigan. Take a look inside in the listing.
See inside this property.
See more Chicago homes for sale.
San Antonio, Texas
Open house: Saturday, Oct. 29Location: 531 Bosque Vista
Price: $259,723
Property description: Remember the Alamo! San Antonio is rife with ghost stories of wandering soldiers and restless spirits -- but its housing situation is much rosier. Take for instance this four-bedroom home in the well-heeled neighborhood of Stone Oak. Plus, the community's gated to keep the ghouls at bay.
See inside this listing.
See more San Antonio homes for sale.
New Orleans, La.
Open house: Saturday, Oct. 29Location: 8010 Hickory St.
Price: $375,000
Property description: Is there anywhere else in America with more supernatural baggage than New Orleans? From voodoo ceremonies to ancient graveyards, this Creole entrepot has everything the modern ghost hunter could want -- including great housing.
See inside this listing.
See more New Orleans homes for sale.
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