This mysterious home in Rhode Island has hit the market, but it's no ordinary spooky residence. Listed for $1.2 million (£877k), it's one of the most famous haunted homes in America and the inspiration behind the 2013 horror film The Conjuring – and it turns out the property is just as spine-chilling in real life as it is on the big screen. Click or scroll on to take a tour if you dare, plus discover more haunted houses for sale right now in the US.

Located in the small town of Burrillville, the home is the perfect buy for a paranormal fan, but it’s not for those easily scared as it comes with no end of ghostly goings-on. The Wall Street Journal reported that the current owners, Jenn and Cory Heinzen, who snapped up the home back in 2019 for $439,000 (£320k), have encountered spirits whilst living in the home. 

After buying it, the couple spent their first four months in the creepy property keeping to one downstairs room in order to allow the spirits to get used to their presence. However, they say they still received a ghostly welcome from a dark figure that peeked at them from the room's doorway. 

Built in 1836, the three-bedroom farmhouse may look rustic and quaint but it has a long, spooky history that’s in keeping with its starring cinematic appearance. Rumoured to be haunted by the presence of Bathsheba Sherman, who resided in the property in the 1800s, the chilling stories that have emerged from the house have inspired dozens of books and movies.

However, the most famous of those stories is that of the Perron family, who lived in the farmhouse in the 1970s. The family of seven noticed ghostly goings-on such as beds shaking and a broom moving by itself. The family brought in paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in 1973, who reportedly witnessed the terrifying events that inspired the hit film.

Currently on the market, the daring buyer will have access to over eight acres of land and 3,100 square feet of living space. On the lower floor sits the living room complete with a fireplace, a rustic kitchen, a library and a spacious dining area. Without the ghostly spectres, it could almost be mistaken for a normal family home.

With paranormal happenings in the house a regular occurrence, the current owners host group events and overnight bookings for avid ghost-hunters. Their daughter, Maddie, also regularly takes to TikTok to tell spooky stories about ghosts, including the tale of a figure in a veil and skirt said to haunt the property.

Packed with rustic charm, the interior boasts wood-beamed ceilings, original fireplaces and wide-plank wooden floors. You'd be forgiven for thinking this haunted house is a typical rural residence, however, with unusual markings and symbols etched on the wall of this hallway, it's clear that this dwelling is far from ordinary. 

Although The Conjuring wasn't actually filmed in the house, the listing photos would give any prospective buyer chills. From the coal-stained fireplaces to the carefully placed dolls that are reminiscent of the Annabelle doll from the creepy flick, it'll send shivers down your spine.

A warren of spooky spots and sinister nooks, the 19th-century house is certainly a one-of-a-kind piece of real estate. The Henizens hope the new owner will take over their paranormal B&B business and continue to share the house with ghost-chasers and horror film enthusiasts. We can't wait to see who snaps up the $1.2 million (£877k) spread!

Read on to discover more terrifying haunted homes for sale right now

The house that inspired The Conjuring isn’t the only paranormal property on the market. These haunted homes from across the world are also up for grabs right now and they're packed full of unexpected goings-on, creepy interiors and things that go bump in the night​. Are you brave enough to take one of them on?

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kate Shepard House in Mobile, Alabama dates back to 1897. The remarkable Queen Anne home features exquisite yellow and green paintwork, stained glass, ornate pediments and turrets across its façade, but it's the home's eerie history that's intriguing prospective buyers. Now on the market for $995,000 (£722k) with Keller Williams, this isn't quite the idyllic dollhouse it appears.

Once a schoolhouse back in the 20th century, it's been run as a successful B&B for more than 18 years, with visitors travelling from far and wide to spend a weekend in the historic home. Encompassing 4,200 square feet, along with six bedrooms and five bathrooms, there's plenty of space to accommodate guests, though not all are invited...

Seemingly little has changed over the years in this regal living room, with its sash windows and carved wooden hearth surround. The home's current resident, Wendy James, who has owned the property for 18 years, told local TV station WKRG News 5 that she and her husband share the house with a spectral visitor. Over the years, several guests have asked about the little girl running around the hallways, though no such child lives in the house.

Theories abound as to who the little girl might be. Kate Shepard, the home's namesake, ran a school from the house for some 30 or 40 years until her passing in 1952, so perhaps the ghost could be a former student. Guests staying in Kate's sister Isabel's room have also reported seeing the apparitions – Isabel passed away in the house but maybe she wasn't quite ready to leave. Whatever the case, these ghostly visitors are said to be benevolent guests so there's not much cause for concern.

The beautifully preserved home is just as impeccable outside, with its expansive porches and a third of an acre of landscaped grounds. However, a further secret was recently uncovered in the home's eaves – the discovery of the McRae Papers in the attic, a collection of rare Civil War documents, drew international attention and even led to a feature on HGTV's If Walls Could Talk. How's that for a home with history?

This spectacular home once belonged to the English scientist Michael Faraday and is located across the road from world-renowned Hampton Court Palace, the 16th-century Tudor home of King Henry VIII. A stone's throw from the ghoulish history of one of London's most notorious residences, this attractive Grade II-listed house is rumoured to harbour the ghosts of two of the infamous King's unfortunate wives.

Should you be willing to brave the apparitions of Henry's scorned lovers, then you'll need a cool $2.5 million (£1.8m) in the bank in order to purchase the historic home. Constructed in the 18th century, the red brick residence covers 3,133 square feet of space and spans four floors. There are five bedrooms, two bathrooms and three reception rooms, each decorated with refined period details.

While the cosy lounge boasts timber-clad walls, oversized sash windows and an embellished fireplace, the kitchen blends traditional charm with modern appliances. Key characterful touches include elegant hardwood floors, stone tilework, timber window surrounds, arched doorways and a beautiful sweeping staircase finished with hand-carved spindles and handrails.

On the market with Dexters, this could make a fabulous London home. The building's spacious basement features a prominent domed ceiling and beautiful timber woodwork, but its current set-up as a playroom only adds to our sense of unease...

Elsewhere there's a spacious south-facing garden and a formal dining room with decorative millwork. Positioned a stone's throw from the walking trails of Bushy Park and the River Thames, this beautiful period home would be well worth the odd nightmare!

Set in 34 acres of land, Earlshall Castle in the Fife region of Scotland is an exceptional historic property. It’s believed to have taken its name from the site of a hunting lodge, which was once owned by the ancient Earls of Fife, relatives of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland. 

The fairytale castle is reportedly haunted by Sir William Bruce, or one of his descendants, Andrew Bruce. A phantom figure is frequently seen in the bedroom formerly used by Andrew Bruce and heavy footsteps are often heard on the staircase. However, that's not the only ghostly figure seen floating about. 

Despite its grim history, Earlshall Castle is undoubtedly one of the UK's most spectacular private homes. The 8,398-square-foot manor has no end of space for a large family to stretch out, including eight grand reception rooms, three cottages and even its own woodland and magnificent walled garden.

If you think you can handle the occasional ghost sighting, you could be the proud owner of one of the best-kept 16th-century houses in Scotland – wooden beams, original fireplaces, timber wainscotting and dramatic topiary gardens included! Earlshall Castle is currently available with Savills and although the price is available on application, the property last went on the market in 2016 for $6.7 million (£4.9m).

This four-bedroom property in Canton, Mississippi, looks just like any other luxury home with its sweeping staircases and grand façade. But if you delve a little deeper, you'll discover a seriously spooky history. 

The most recent owners have reported paranormal activity occurring in the spooky doctor's house and insist they saw the ghost of Susan Priestley in the bedroom where she died. Others in the neighbourhood are said to have seen her spooky figure standing at the windows. 

Owners have also witnessed a piano playing on its own and candles falling out of their holders. It's been said that Susan Priestley got so attached to the home after she saw her husband die that she just didn't want to leave.

The spooky house is currently up for sale for $899,000 (£658k) with Keller Williams and comes with plenty of plus points for those brave enough to see past the home's history. Spanning 5,252 square feet, the spine-chilling residence comes complete with four bathrooms, an attractive library, a formal dining room, a music room, a parlour, an office, a sleeping porch and a swimming pool, all said to be in peak condition.

Built by noted architect George Champlin Mason for himself back in 1873, this classic Victorian home is on the market for $4.5 million (£3.3m). While it's the perfect luxury property for a history lover, the home comes with more than just stunning décor...

It seems that after his death in 1894, the architect didn't want to leave the house and has seemingly resided there ever since. Recent owners, Brian Handley and Nicholas Maione, who have lived in the home for 15 years, reportedly had a number of ghostly encounters including seeing an apparition of George arriving home, hearing spectral female servants giggling and even smelling unexplained cigarette smoke at 2am. Spooky!

With 12 bedrooms and 12-and-a-half bathrooms, the sprawling historic home is currently being used as a bed and breakfast. Spread over 5,800 square feet, the property comes with all of its heritage furnishings included, so would be the perfect spread for someone looking to run their own business. 

Featuring modern touches too, such as air conditioning and state-of-the-art appliances, the kitchen fuses contemporary gadgets with a heritage aesthetic. Set up as a commercial space, the culinary hub boasts a centre island with comfortable seating and plenty of storage space – perfect for feeding hungry guests.

11 of the bedrooms are currently used for guests and all include comfortable ensuite bathrooms. With period finishes and antique furniture, each of the 23 rooms in the house is perfectly finished. Heading outside, the new owner will also have access to rolling lawns spread over a third of an acre, and an unusual fairytale-esque tower in the backyard.

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