Haunted Rhode Island House Heads to Auction on Halloween

A house known for its ghostly reputation is set to go on auction this Halloween. This is the same property in Rhode Island that inspired the hit movie “The Conjuring.” The mortgage foreclosure auction is scheduled for October 31st, as reported by auctioneer JJ Manning.

Described as an “antique farmhouse famous for historic paranormal activities,” the property’s sale has drawn attention, particularly with its intriguing background, captivating ghost hunters and thrill-seekers from around the globe.

This 8.5-acre estate last changed hands in 2022 when Bale Fire LLC, a company run by Boston developer and self-proclaimed medium Jacqueline Nuñez, acquired it for $1.525 million, according to land records.

Nuñez had plans for the 18th-century farmhouse, turning it into a ghost tourism hotspot, complete with overnight stays and paranormal investigations, thanks to its fame from the 2013 horror hit.

However, by the following summer, troubles began to surface. In August 2023, reports emerged indicating that Nuñez had fired her real estate manager, who claimed that staff members were involved in theft.

This situation escalated into a legal dispute over back pay, leading other former employees to voice their own grievances against Nuñez.

By November, local officials revoked her entertainment license, citing fraudulent information in her application and concerns about the property’s safety. Even after losing the license, Nuñez continued conducting tours, despite receiving many refund requests from disappointed visitors.

Throughout this saga, Nuñez found herself at odds with well-known figures in the paranormal community, including “Ghost Hunter” star Jason Hawes. Financial issues grew increasingly significant, eventually placing the former farm in foreclosure.

The impending auction indicates that lenders are seizing the property due to these defaults.

Some paranormal enthusiasts, including comedian Matt Life and YouTuber Elton Casty, have even expressed interest in purchasing the property. Life, a resident of Connecticut and part of the famous ghost-hunting couple Ed and Lorraine Warren, stated he would love to help maintain the historic site.

The Warrens had investigated the property in the 1970s after the Perron family reported alarming hauntings. Today, the house continues to draw visitors who share stories of experiencing eerie sensations, while skeptics remain unconvinced, characterizing the tales as mere marketing schemes.

No immediate comments were available from Nuñez, JJ Manning Auctioneers, Life, or Casty.