30 Crazy Zillow Gone Wild Finds That Raise Eyebrows
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Many people surf through Zillow and similar real estate websites with no intention of buying a house. If you are one of them, you probably have stumbled across some rather unusual, oftentimes weird listings. A particular Zillow Gone Wild page on Instagram has decided to compile the wildest ones. However, don’t rush into the pictures just yet. You might want to learn a thing or two about the page itself.
Zillow is a holy database of “more than 110 million US homes for sale, for rent, and those ones that are not even on the market.” Keeping this number in mind, imagine the chances of stumbling across a property listing that transgresses the borders of common sense, practicality, and something as basic as taste. You say high? We say, tremendous. Listings of this kind and more crazy ones are all shared on Zillow Gone Wild — a database for the craziest Zillow listings!
We aren’t done with the information just yet. Throughout the post, we discuss why these listings are so cool and who is behind the wildly popular Zillow Gone Wild page. Hence, stick around until the very end to get the best possible result. And now, sit back and join us on the wild ride through the most outlandish and probably coolest houses on Zillow!
What is Zillow Gone Wild?
Instagram handle zillowgonewild might look familiar to you because, for the most part, Zillow Gone Wild posts their finds on Instagram. Currently, the account has over 1.8 M followers! Close to 2M followers are in for a daily treat of zillionaire-approved Zillow listings, and trust us, each one seems better than the previous one.
From the real-life Flintstones house and mushroom house unit to a $399,900 home featuring all the planet’s windows, and a roof house that looks how it sounds, 100% pure roof, these weird Zillow listings are ready for some cringe treatment.
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Yes This Home Actually Has Underwater Scuba Tunnels (With Fossils). $10,900,000
The Alien Home. $225,000
The Ziggy Stardust House. $3,500,000
It looked just fine til the pool reveal. I like David Bowie as much as the next person, but really don’t want him looking up at me while I swim, if you know what I mean.
Who Runs Zillow Gone Wild?
Bored Panda contacted the creator behind the Zillow Gone Wild Instagram page. However, the creator preferred to stay anonymous and let their project speak for itself. The creator admitted that the idea came after they noticed a lot of weirdly fascinating homes out there on Zillow, “like homes with bowling alleys, indoor pools, jail cells.” The author said that “one particular home had a mining shaft,” which took the craziness to a whole new level.
The creator believes such unusual home designs result from a “combination of taste and money.” “For me, it’s been fun to see all the interesting homes that are out there. I’m surprised at how many people have built actual castles and how many insanely large mansions there are in places like Utah and Ohio.”
As for the strangest listing the creator of the page has seen, they said it was “this one with all the strawberries in the bunkers.” Meanwhile, to the question of whether they'd like to live in such an insane Zillow villa, the Instagrammer answered jokingly: “I’d worry about having to vacuum all of that space.”
Another Hall Of Famer. Was Listed At $4,500,000
They have a beautiful alley (garage) IN their house. Super cool.
When Life Gives You A Sale On Paint, You Get As Much As You Can. $1,398,000
The Alhambra. $1,400,000
What Do The Coolest Houses On Zillow Have In Common?
Now you might be asking — what do these houses have in common? For most of them, the cool factor comes from their design and styling. The coolest houses on Zillow are either wild on the inside or weird on the exterior.
Another factor uniting all Zillow Gone Wild finds is the crazy wall designs. We aren’t talking about the plain ol’ brick walls here. These wild houses take it a step further. Envision sizeable rocks and boulders sticking out from the walls.
However, these listings become even weirder. Imagine finding a Zillow house listing that looks normal at first glance. You have a nice-looking living room, and everything looks great until you reach the two final pictures. In them, you see a prison cell-style celler. Now, that might be a deal breaker to some (or a must-have to others).
I’m Sold $1,689,000
Okay, the terrier is a little pricey, but how much is the house going for?
The Mushroom House II. $295,000
I really like this one it seems like it would be really fun to live there
$149,000
The in-laws master bedroom. Private bath. New locks.
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I love this one, the house is actually very nice. I would put the jail cells on Air BnB for those horror fans that are looking for a real experience. Love to serve them bread and water and a "last meal"
who doesn't love a terrifying rustic prison in the basement of their own home??
And the ghost of rapist and serial killers haunting you.
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This seems haunted... [scrolls down a bit] Um, oh yes. Definitely haunted. :|
I got that haunted vibe from the second picture. Then scrolled down to that jail cells. (Creepy.) Then saw your comment. This house gives me the creeps..
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Saw this on the news. It was a former local jailers house. They kept short term prisoners there. A great bed and breakfast ?
Same. I'd totally clean up for my in laws to stay in lol
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Jail cells? Dirty bathroom? Great rest of the house? Hmmmmmmmmmmm perfect for escape room parties. Also I googled this house and this popped up: Its located in Vermont, and has been around since 1878. No wonder it needs like a full basement/bathroom remodel.
Was there any explanation for the jail in the basement?
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They couldn't send in a cleaning company to clean the cells before putting it up for sale?
I’ve seen this elsewhere. It was something like a late 19th/early 20th century jail.
Why are the jails dirty ??? Clean them up and totally awesome wine cellar/ laundry room/ kids playroom lol cops are robbers would be awesome
I though it was nice. then I scrolled down... and it escalated from there.
This seems like it was probably the county sheriff's home in some rural part of America. There's one nearby here like this. They'd have to hold prisoners until someone from the county seat came to take them to court.
Unruly house guests, or... nasty guests, and the best, the guests that won’t leave after a week, now can have their own bedroom cell... no privacy, but you’ll be alone!
The first three photos got me thinking "this is fine whats- OH JESUS"
It's all flecks of rust which have descended from the ceiling. The cells are iron plate all-around.
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it was fine until the creepy murder-prison (probably haunted) basement...
My comments while scrolling: Wow, so cheap, where is that?..cute...nice...oh. oh no...
1 pic: ooo 2nd pic: okk 3rd pic: mhm 4th pic: Uhh...ok- 5th pic: OH GOD NO MAKE IT GO AWAY
I actually would get rid of the cells. I would be afriad someone like a serial killer might buy it. So I would make sure all of it was gone.
Me: Pic 1: not bad. I kinda like it Pic2: not crazy about the tiling,but i like. Pic 3: that looks nice. Pic 4: wait, what?!
I want this house!!!! Have to clean up the cells before they could be used, through... ;)
I was scrolling down like "What's wrong with this one... WHOA!"
I really liked it, ... until. I supposed it comes with it's own residents built in? The non-corporeal kind?
Even before the creepy jail pictures I was gonna say I feel like I've seen this house in a horror movie
Holy s**t!! Is that a prison cage and a disgusting bathroom? Disturbing
normal house until the fourth pic.... then it turned into a FRICKIN JAIL
what in the actual...... ok so clean it up and you have a scary halloween attraction every year?
I just heard about this on the radio the other day! Its on the east coast I believe!
In a small county in the US, not sure but think it was NY State. Lots of these existed at one time. Sheriffs would jail drunks or could be people awaiting trial or to appear for a bail hearing. Probably jailer had another job also.
What's the story behind this one? Who/what did they lock up there?
Why? It's a former Sheriff's residence, back when the sheriff was also the jailer and was on-duty 24/7.
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That's funny because the "creepy" part of the house is all cast iron and wouldn't be bothered by a fire.
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“The Mine Shaft Home”. $3,750,000
On Today’s Episode Of Windows Gone Wild. $399,900
The Flinstones House
A Classic- The One With The Bdsm Dungeon
The Rock Home. $680,000
I am confused, yet intrigued... Perhaps a sun-basking lizard lived here?
This Home Has A Built In Trampoline. $1,699,000
This Home Is A Journey
Being religious is ok, but, I don't think having Jesus looking down on you while doing certain bed activities is "motivating".
Jail House II. A Zillow Classic
This Entire Home Is Underground?? $18,000,000
If I remember rightly this is an underground disaster shelter or similar.
The Gas Station. $8,000,000
Wow, absolutely LOVE the top pic. Absolutely HATE the animal trophy room.
He Mushroom House. $5,500 Month/Rent
The Bunker II. $1,800,000
The Hacienda. $1,850,000
I love the idea of a central courtyard and the dining room but that's all.
As A Persian, I Love The Bed. $8,200,000
The “Downstairs Upstairs Toilet” $240,000
I have seen a few pics of toilets up stairs. Why is it even a thing?
$2,199,999
On Wednesdays We Live In Pink? $125,000
The Strawberry Bunker Home. 14,500
The Saloon. $229,000
$434,900
The one constant in life is that you'll probably see the american flag more than the flag from your own country on any given day.
The Jesus Home. $1,479
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Natalia: That is exactly what I came down here to say. It's sad that rich people can spend so much on total crap. They should be embarrassed to have people come over ....
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It's fine to decorate to one's fantasies to live there, but for listing they really should have neutralized and decluttered.
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Location, location, location. Some of those homes are HUGE, and going for under $1 million. Meanwhile, in my quiet suburban neighborhood in California, single story 2 bedroom ranch homes sell for $2 million.
Many of these houses just need fresh paint and updated furniture and they'd be great homes.
Zoe's Mom: Easier to just gut most of these houses and start over.🤣
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This place up the street from me needs to be on this list; https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Osos/2743-Rodman-Dr-93402/home/49859513
That is fabulous, but the attempted 'dungeon' room with the gray tarp looking fabric ceiling would have to go immediately! That's just creepy & makes it look dirty.
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lol I was waiting to see this comment after half the posts started with "As a Persian..."
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A lot of these houses look like they got stuck in the 70's. They probably had older owners.
My mum's parents had s big 70s house like that, still with black velvet paintings and floors with all sorts of levels...madness
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There’s a lot of stuff. If you want to buy one, I think a renovation would make it perfect. 👌
zillow is the go-to for most people searching for real estate, but there are much better options out there. check out https://www.expertrealestate.pro/orange-village-homes-for-sale or https://www.expertrealestate.pro/boston-heights-homes-for-sale to see what a great real estate site looks like
Zillow is the go-to for most people searching for real estate, but there are much, much better sites out there. Check out https://www.expertrealestate.pro/orange-village-homes-for-sale or https://www.expertrealestate.pro/boston-heights-homes-for-sale to see what a great real estate website looks like.
Zillow is the "go-to" for most people searching for homes, but there are much, much better options out there for home buyers. Check out: https://www.expertrealestate.pro/orange-village-homes-for-sale
wait a minute - I just call fixer upper ... can´t keep watching it XD
Most of what is weird in these pictures has nothing to do with the houses. People's furniture and belongings should be cleared out.......if the real goal is to sell the property. The realtors involved with these listings have done a great disservice to their clients by posting these photos.
So, today I learned people with a lot of extra money laying around have bad taste
I feel sorry for the people who have to keep places like these clean (paid or not)
My eyes... they BURN. People who buy giant beautiful houses should be legally obligated to take a class on how to decorate them properly without any taxidermy animals, dolls, or wallpaper
A lot of these look like someone with absolutely no taste won the lottery and went berserk. Which will be me if I ever win it.
This place up the street from me needs to be on this list! https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Osos/2743-Rodman-Dr-93402/home/49859513
good lord. some of these dwelling are just incredibly tacky. Wealth without cultural substance or a sense of taste and style is not always a good combo.
I guess normal was on a vacation when these houses were built..so much weird in one place *brrrr*
Choosing the right real estate broker and house worth your money can really be very difficult at times with so many available options.The most important part for me is trusting someone with a good amount of money so I did my research and chose Flat Rate Realty for my homes for sale gleneagle co. And I'm so happy with my decision, I sold my house at best rates and they helped me find and buy my dream house in a fair amount too. I would totally recommend them if you wanna avoid yourself being in this list.
Natalia: That is exactly what I came down here to say. It's sad that rich people can spend so much on total crap. They should be embarrassed to have people come over ....
Load More Replies... It's fine to decorate to one's fantasies to live there, but for listing they really should have neutralized and decluttered.
Load More Replies... Location, location, location. Some of those homes are HUGE, and going for under $1 million. Meanwhile, in my quiet suburban neighborhood in California, single story 2 bedroom ranch homes sell for $2 million.
Many of these houses just need fresh paint and updated furniture and they'd be great homes.
Zoe's Mom: Easier to just gut most of these houses and start over.🤣
Load More Replies... This place up the street from me needs to be on this list; https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Osos/2743-Rodman-Dr-93402/home/49859513
That is fabulous, but the attempted 'dungeon' room with the gray tarp looking fabric ceiling would have to go immediately! That's just creepy & makes it look dirty.
Load More Replies... lol I was waiting to see this comment after half the posts started with "As a Persian..."
Load More Replies... A lot of these houses look like they got stuck in the 70's. They probably had older owners.
My mum's parents had s big 70s house like that, still with black velvet paintings and floors with all sorts of levels...madness
Load More Replies... There’s a lot of stuff. If you want to buy one, I think a renovation would make it perfect. 👌
zillow is the go-to for most people searching for real estate, but there are much better options out there. check out https://www.expertrealestate.pro/orange-village-homes-for-sale or https://www.expertrealestate.pro/boston-heights-homes-for-sale to see what a great real estate site looks like
Zillow is the go-to for most people searching for real estate, but there are much, much better sites out there. Check out https://www.expertrealestate.pro/orange-village-homes-for-sale or https://www.expertrealestate.pro/boston-heights-homes-for-sale to see what a great real estate website looks like.
Zillow is the "go-to" for most people searching for homes, but there are much, much better options out there for home buyers. Check out: https://www.expertrealestate.pro/orange-village-homes-for-sale
wait a minute - I just call fixer upper ... can´t keep watching it XD
Most of what is weird in these pictures has nothing to do with the houses. People's furniture and belongings should be cleared out.......if the real goal is to sell the property. The realtors involved with these listings have done a great disservice to their clients by posting these photos.
So, today I learned people with a lot of extra money laying around have bad taste
I feel sorry for the people who have to keep places like these clean (paid or not)
My eyes... they BURN. People who buy giant beautiful houses should be legally obligated to take a class on how to decorate them properly without any taxidermy animals, dolls, or wallpaper
A lot of these look like someone with absolutely no taste won the lottery and went berserk. Which will be me if I ever win it.
This place up the street from me needs to be on this list! https://www.redfin.com/CA/Los-Osos/2743-Rodman-Dr-93402/home/49859513
good lord. some of these dwelling are just incredibly tacky. Wealth without cultural substance or a sense of taste and style is not always a good combo.
I guess normal was on a vacation when these houses were built..so much weird in one place *brrrr*
Choosing the right real estate broker and house worth your money can really be very difficult at times with so many available options.The most important part for me is trusting someone with a good amount of money so I did my research and chose Flat Rate Realty for my homes for sale gleneagle co. And I'm so happy with my decision, I sold my house at best rates and they helped me find and buy my dream house in a fair amount too. I would totally recommend them if you wanna avoid yourself being in this list.
