Haunted Homes: Iconic Horror Movie Residences Priced from $16.8M to $295K
A new study by AI platform Magic Hour reveals the real-world market values of famous fictional horror homes.
The real-world market values of iconic homes from popular horror movies have been unveiled, with properties ranging from a staggering $16.8 million to a more modest $295,000.
A study conducted by AI video platform Magic Hour utilized real estate data from Redfin and Zillow to estimate the current market values of these famous cinematic residences. The analysis ranked the properties based on their estimated price tags.
Topping the list is the Loren mansion from the 1959 film House on Haunted Hill. Located in Los Angeles, California, this historic Ennis House is valued at $16,800,000, which is approximately 45.6 times the average U.S. home price. The property previously sold for $18 million in October 2019 and has been featured in over 80 film and television productions, including Blade Runner (1982) and The Rocketeer (1991).
Coming in second is the mansion belonging to the Hudson sisters in the 1962 thriller What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? This Los Angeles residence is estimated to be worth $8,540,000. It was last sold in December 2025 for $8.5 million.
The study also examined properties from the 1996 film Scream. Casey Becker's home in Glen Ellen, California, is valued at $7,680,000, placing it third on the list. Stu Macher's house in Tomales, California, followed at $4,660,000. This property, situated on a 300-acre estate, is currently used as an event venue.
Sidney Prescott's home from the Scream franchise ranked sixth with a price tag of $3,810,000.
The Darko family home from the 2001 film Donnie Darko secured the fifth spot, valued at $4,120,000. This represents a significant increase from its estimated $746,000 value at the time the film was released.
On the more affordable end, Buffalo Bill’s home from The Silence of the Lambs, located in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, is valued at $295,000. The property, which last traded hands for $290,000 in February 2021, now operates as a themed rental and event space.
Other budget-friendly options include the Grabber’s house from The Black Phone (2021) in Wilmington, North Carolina, valued at $309,000, and Jay’s home from It Follows (2014) in Sterling Heights, Michigan, estimated at $322,000.
Runbo Li, co-founder and CEO of Magic Hour, noted that the value of these homes is influenced by factors such as location, property size, and architectural style. He added that beyond their on-screen presence, many of these properties offer significant real estate appeal.