On the Market Since: 2020
Total Area: Unknown
Initial Value: $1 million+*

This stunning villa may look like something out of a horror movie now, but when it was first built in 1895 it was one of the grandest homes in the country. The 11-bedroom mansion dubbed Carleton Island Villa was built for businessman William O. Wyckoff and his family. 

Sadly, their story didn’t end well. William’s wife passed away just a few short weeks before the house was ready to be occupied, while William himself died of a heart attack on the same day he moved in. The stately home was never used as intended and has lain dormant ever since. General Motors purchased the land prior to World War II but ended up putting future projects on hold. In its current state, renovation is estimated at $10 million.