The Conjuring house: Haunted 18th-century Rhode Island farmhouse up for Halloween auction on October 31

The eerie Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired the hit 2013 horror film The Conjuring is officially heading to foreclosure auction — and fittingly, the sale is scheduled for Halloween, adding to its spooky allure and attracting paranormal enthusiasts and media attention alike. Located on Round Top Road in Harrisville, Burrillville, this 18th-century property has long been at the center of supernatural lore and local legends. For decades, it has drawn ghost hunters, paranormal investigators, and curious visitors, all hoping to witness unexplained activity inside its centuries-old walls, from mysterious sounds to flickering lights, cold spots, and other eerie phenomena.The house’s notoriety traces back to the 1970s when the Perron family claimed they endured years of violent hauntings. Their story became the basis for one of Hollywood’s most successful horror franchises, catapulting the farmhouse into international legend. But behind the chilling reputation lies a troubled financial history, mismanagement, unpaid taxes, and debt issues that have now placed the house on the auction block.Few homes in America have achieved the same level of supernatural fame as the Conjuring house. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, famous for their extensive case files on hauntings, studied the property thoroughly after terrifying reports of sinister apparitions, unexplained noises, and eerie ghostly whispers. Their chilling research fueled bestselling books and, eventually, the blockbuster horror movie.Visitors often describe sudden drops in temperature, strange objects moving unexpectedly, shadows gliding across rooms, and a powerful sense of being constantly watched. Some skeptics argue that the frightening stories are exaggerated for financial profit, but the farmhouse’s dark, chilling reputation has proven remarkably enduring. Today, it is widely recognised as one of America’s most haunted, mysterious, and unsettling homes.In 2022, Boston developer and self-described medium Jacqueline Nuñez purchased the farmhouse for $1.525 million through her company, Bale Fire LLC. She immediately leaned into its haunted reputation, turning it into a ghost tourism business. Overnight stays, paranormal investigations, and tours became regular offerings, attracting fans of the supernatural from across the world.Guests were encouraged to explore the darkened rooms, attempt spirit communication, and even lie on the beds once occupied by the Perrons. For many, the chance to spend a night in the Conjuring house was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.Despite early success, the venture quickly spiraled into controversy. In August 2023, Nuñez fired her property manager after claiming she was warned by the spirit of former owner John Arnold that the employee was stealing. The bizarre dismissal led to lawsuits, wage disputes, and allegations of mistreatment by other staff.By November 2023, Burrillville town officials intervened, revoking her entertainment license due to irregularities in the application process, safety concerns, and tense run-ins with police. Still, tours continued, leaving many paying customers demanding refunds when promised events were canceled or altered.Nuñez also clashed with high-profile figures in the paranormal community, including Jason Hawes, star of Ghost Hunters, who accused her of harassment. The ongoing disputes severely tarnished the property’s reputation as a professional paranormal destination.By mid-2025, financial troubles had reached a breaking point. Mortgage defaults forced the lender to seize the property, leading to its listing as a foreclosure auction set for October 31, 2025. The timing — on Halloween itself — feels almost scripted, amplifying the house’s aura of superstition, mystery, and eerie intrigue for potential buyers.According to JJManning Auctioneers, the sale is a mortgagee’s foreclosure auction, meaning that Nuñez will lose all legal claim to the property, and the lender will attempt to recoup financial losses while transferring ownership to the highest bidder during the public auction event.The upcoming auction has already sparked interest from paranormal enthusiasts and celebrities alike. Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee, both fans of the supernatural, have expressed a desire to purchase the house. They already own the Connecticut home once tied to Ed and Lorraine Warren and say adding the Burrillville farmhouse would help preserve its cultural and paranormal legacy.“As a fan of the paranormal, film, and the history of the property and the land it sits on, it’d be an honor to help preserve its beauty,” Rife said in an interview.Also Read | British student Mia O'Brien jailed for life in Dubai; here’s how one ‘stupid mistake’ turned into a nightmare