For $350 K, You Can Purchase A Home In Missouri That Comes With Its Own Functioning Jail
This house up for sale in Fayette City, Missouri only looks innocent on the outside.
If you've ever been house hunting, you probably know what crazy deals can pop up from time to time - and I don't mean that in a good way. However, there are times when you manage to stumble upon a diamond in the rough - like this home that's for sale in Fayette City, Missouri for $350 K. If you think the price is a little steep for such a modest home, wait until you see the main attraction - a fully functioning 9-cell jail in basement. And don't worry - it's currently inmate-free.
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At first glance, this 2,465-square-foot (229-square-meter) home looks pretty modest - just a few bedrooms, bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. But the innocent-looking door in the kitchen quickly takes you to a whole different world.
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The listing's description says that the "possibilities are amazing with this property”. What do they mean by that? That you can jail prisoners for some extra income?
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Maybe you could rent the property for filming movies? Prison Break 2 anyone?
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The house was built back in 1875 and was named the Howard County Sheriff’s House and Jail. It underwent extensive renovations back in 2005.
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So if you've got $350,000 to spare, look no further - this might be the home/prison you were looking for.
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Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
This house up for sale in Fayette City, Missouri only looks innocent on the outside
Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
At first glance, this 2,465-square-foot (229-square-meter) home looks pretty modest - just a few bedrooms, bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room. But the innocent-looking door in the kitchen quickly takes you to a whole different world.
The house actually comes with a fully functional 9-cell jail in the basement!
Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
The listing's description says that the "possibilities are amazing with this property”. What do they mean by that? That you can jail prisoners for some extra income?
The jail was recently renovated and features functioning locks and bars
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Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
Maybe you could rent the property for filming movies? Prison Break 2 anyone?
The jail was built in 1875 and doubled as the town sheriff's home
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Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
The house was built back in 1875 and was named the Howard County Sheriff’s House and Jail. It underwent extensive renovations back in 2005.
The cells vary in sizes and some even come with their own showers
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Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
So if you've got $350,000 to spare, look no further - this might be the home/prison you were looking for.
The home/prison is currently up for sale for $350,000
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The historic house underwent extensive renovations back in 2005
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Image credits: House Of Brokers Realty
Check out how the living quarters of the home look below!
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