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This Missouri Home With A Functional Jail Is The Latest Real Estate Listing To Go Viral
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This Missouri Home With A Functional Jail Is The Latest Real Estate Listing To Go Viral

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Lately, rather interesting entries have been popping up on the real estate market. Various unorthodox entries like this mini castle that’s fit for a full family to live in have been on sale for several years now.

One of the most recent bits of architecture that people can now get their hands on is this two-story home in Fayette City, Missouri with a fully furnished and ready-to-use jail. Yes, a legit nine-cell jail, to be precise.

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There’s a number of bizarre houses on the real estate market nowadays, and this one is no exception

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So, someone on the Facebook group Labcoat Agents, a business-oriented group for real estate industry experts and specialists, has recently posted a listing for a house found at 203 E Morrison, Fayette, Missouri. From the outside, the house looks like a typical 2-story building for a single family to live in.

It’s an ordinary 2,465-square-foot (229-square-meter) house on a nearly 6,100-square-foot (566-square-meter) lot that comes with pretty much what you’d expect from a house of such caliber: two bedrooms, one full and one half bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, an upstairs area with more space. And that’s where the regularity ends.

Apart from the usual features you get with a house, this one also comes with a jail in the basement

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Right beyond the kitchen, there’s a door leading to a drastically different area of the house—a jail. The listing on House of Brokers Realty says that the house includes 9 whole jail cells with a booking room and a half bath. The description also states “possibilities are amazing with this property,” which can mean a lot of things in a house with a jail in it.

Sure enough, the photos show an actual jail. It includes everything from the barred doors and windows to metal bunk beds and out in the open toilets. The only immediately noticeable difference is that this jail is significantly cleaner than the ones seen in actual police stations.

The single family house has a legit 9-cell jail with barred doors, windows, and locking mechanisms

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The authenticity doesn’t stop here as most barred doors have little window areas where the warden would pass food through to the prisoners. Nearly every door and window has a lock on them. There are even doors with older style rotating knobs and pin holes for locks.

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Each cell seems to be designed to house multiple criminals as there are several different sets of metallic bunk beds. Each cell also comes with a toilet at the very least and some even include a shower, whether an enclosed or open one.

It was built in 1875 as the town sheriff’s home that doubled as a place to house criminals

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Now, why is there a jail in this perfectly typical residential home, you ask? It is said that back in 1875 when the house was built, it was the Howard County Sheriff’s House and Jail, designed to function as the town jail as well as the place where the sheriff lived—similarly like firemen also have accommodations in fire stations.

Apart from the usual, i.e. kitchen, living room, etc., and not so usual, i.e. jail, aspects of the house, the ad also mentions that it comes with an electric fireplace in the living room, geothermal cooling and forced-air heating, dual zone control HVAC, programmable thermostat, smoke detectors, and other useful features. The house underwent extensive renovations in 2005.

Each cell is designed to house multiple criminals and some even have their own showers

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Now, if you’re looking into investing in some historic real estate, the house is currently going for $350,000, which is much less than what you’d have to pay for the mini castle we’ve mentioned previously. Even if you don’t end up using the jail space for correctional purposes, it may very easily be repurposed into a cool jail-themed Airbnb. Remember, “possibilities are amazing with this property.”

At the moment, the 2,465-square-foot house is being sold for $350,000

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What are your thoughts on this? Would you want a house that has a jail in it, or would you rather swap it out for something else that’s a bit bizarre nowadays? Let us know in the comments section below!

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The historic house underwent extensive renovations back in 2005

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Here’s what the upper part (living space) of the house looks like

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Jennie-Lind Normand
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a gorgeous house! And hey look family has their own 'rooms' when they visit

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Martha Meyer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm foreseeing crazy people buying this to lock up their children in there or something.

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Parmeisan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before they explained the actual reason, I absolutely assumed that somebody built this for some wild sex parties.

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Adele Maestranzi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Salem, where I live the county jail was turned into apartments. But what is really amazing is the price of the house! Would sell for over one million in my neighborhood. But the AirBnB is a great idea. List it as "haunted", and watch how many book it for a Halloween night.

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Khadeja
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be honest, it doesn't look that bad! Might freak some poeple out living in what used to be a jail house, but, as a person who appreciates and admires historic buildings and architecture, it sounds wonderful! Could also be a 'room' for when the noisy cousins visit 😉

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William Kopke
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is perfect for a highly successful BDSM club or for an even more successful Dominatrix.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Submissives could be trained to clean the house and do the yard work. "What is that crop used for?" "Lawn trimming and car washes."

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KT
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow the actual living space is stunning. The jail a tad creepy

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Kady Maree Mcgrath
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine a kid bring home a friend for a play over and showing the friend the house like "Wanna see *creepy music* our jail cells *lighting*"

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Mimi777
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks gorgeous inside! If i bought it I would renovate the basement and make it into a fully furnished area with bedrooms and bath and living room area.

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Billy The Kid
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What was that? the in-laws are visiting for a while? i welcome them so sincerely. expecting bailiffs? there you go sir. there are my goods but good luck getting to them.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the jail soundproof? I don't want anyone to hear the screams. And what about disposal of corpses -- is there ample back yard space, maybe for a pig sty with three or four hungry hogs?

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Scratch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the "extensive renovations" didn't include turning the jail into something more practical? Neat.

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Cori
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's finally an article featuring my state and of course it's weird like this. But I agree with Freya. It really would make a really cool AirBnB with a few modifications.

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it is on a hill. So the land is crooked, the house is level. But that is only a guess.

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lailyfnoor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...so now bp became real estate partner? many housing articles here now

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Aunt Messy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm looking at that big cell and thinking "wine room". Concrete walls and floor make the temperature easy to control and the door locks - and given that some of the wine we have is really expensive, that's a no brainer. (Note: We have about 600 bottles at home, and another 150 cases in storage. This would be perfect for us.)

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a cool house. I could see hosting murder mystery nights here, bachelor parties, Airbnb, fetish nights, the possibilities are endless. If this was closer to where I live, I would totally look into buying it. An awesome piece of history.

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We'llSee
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3 years ago (edited)

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Thought it was before and after , this happens when you work 15 hrs straight and surf the net before finely sleeping.

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Tabitha L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They aren't before and after pictures. The pictures are of the jail cells, and the rest of the house.

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Jennie-Lind Normand
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a gorgeous house! And hey look family has their own 'rooms' when they visit

earloflincoln avatar
Martha Meyer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm foreseeing crazy people buying this to lock up their children in there or something.

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Parmeisan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Before they explained the actual reason, I absolutely assumed that somebody built this for some wild sex parties.

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Adele Maestranzi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Salem, where I live the county jail was turned into apartments. But what is really amazing is the price of the house! Would sell for over one million in my neighborhood. But the AirBnB is a great idea. List it as "haunted", and watch how many book it for a Halloween night.

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Khadeja
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be honest, it doesn't look that bad! Might freak some poeple out living in what used to be a jail house, but, as a person who appreciates and admires historic buildings and architecture, it sounds wonderful! Could also be a 'room' for when the noisy cousins visit 😉

copkey avatar
William Kopke
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is perfect for a highly successful BDSM club or for an even more successful Dominatrix.

cruzarts avatar
Steve Cruz
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Submissives could be trained to clean the house and do the yard work. "What is that crop used for?" "Lawn trimming and car washes."

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KT
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow the actual living space is stunning. The jail a tad creepy

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Kady Maree Mcgrath
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine a kid bring home a friend for a play over and showing the friend the house like "Wanna see *creepy music* our jail cells *lighting*"

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Mimi777
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks gorgeous inside! If i bought it I would renovate the basement and make it into a fully furnished area with bedrooms and bath and living room area.

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Billy The Kid
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What was that? the in-laws are visiting for a while? i welcome them so sincerely. expecting bailiffs? there you go sir. there are my goods but good luck getting to them.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is the jail soundproof? I don't want anyone to hear the screams. And what about disposal of corpses -- is there ample back yard space, maybe for a pig sty with three or four hungry hogs?

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Scratch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the "extensive renovations" didn't include turning the jail into something more practical? Neat.

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Cori
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's finally an article featuring my state and of course it's weird like this. But I agree with Freya. It really would make a really cool AirBnB with a few modifications.

chezzybats avatar
chimesstreet avatar
Tabitha L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it is on a hill. So the land is crooked, the house is level. But that is only a guess.

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lailyfnoor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...so now bp became real estate partner? many housing articles here now

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Aunt Messy
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm looking at that big cell and thinking "wine room". Concrete walls and floor make the temperature easy to control and the door locks - and given that some of the wine we have is really expensive, that's a no brainer. (Note: We have about 600 bottles at home, and another 150 cases in storage. This would be perfect for us.)

chimesstreet avatar
Tabitha L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a cool house. I could see hosting murder mystery nights here, bachelor parties, Airbnb, fetish nights, the possibilities are endless. If this was closer to where I live, I would totally look into buying it. An awesome piece of history.

wellsea7 avatar
We'llSee
Community Member
3 years ago (edited)

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Thought it was before and after , this happens when you work 15 hrs straight and surf the net before finely sleeping.

chimesstreet avatar
Tabitha L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They aren't before and after pictures. The pictures are of the jail cells, and the rest of the house.

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