So. I was clicking my way through the real estate listings today and came across this brick house on the market for $3.29 million. Looks nice, I thought, scrolling through the photos. There was this long living room with mirror-image fireplaces and chandeliers on each side:
A big kitchen:
And a front room off the entry big enough for a piano and a small seating area:
Back up. Is that a person lurking in the room? What’s he doing there?
It looks like Freddy Krueger from Nightmare on Elm Street! Yikes.
Did I dream that? Nope. You can see him again in this shot of the entry hall (it would totally freak me out if I walked in here and he was waiting for me around the corner):
I have no idea what Freddy’s doing in this house, let alone in the real estate listing. This place may be perfectly nice during the day, but I don’t think I’d want to sleep–or dream–there, would you?
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It is a gorgeous house ~ too bad they left that there. It’s not even like there are other Halloween decorations around that you could say it’s for Halloween! I read somewhere that some people {very few, thankfully} were going to stage houses with mannequins ~ like a couple or family sitting at the dining or kitchen table. That’s just too weird on many levels.
OMG. No way. Even if it WAS Halloween when the pictures were taken … you have to stage your home for the buyers … not for yourself!
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Okay, that is CREEPY! I cannot imagine what would cause someone to have that in their house, but when it’s listed for sale!? LOL. It takes all kind.
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OMG that is so funny Julia! What a weird thing to have in your listing photos? Maybe they’re huge Halloween fans?!
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That is just too weird.
Christi
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Maybe it’s someone who is affiliated with the Freddy movies who is selling the house? Even so, I don’t think I’d want that around!
Is this house on Elm Street?
I think you need to call the listing agent. That is RIDICULOUS!!!!!
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Eek! That is hilarious–in a creepy, weird sort of way. I can’t imagine! Hahaha.
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Now that’s creepy in an otherwise fabulous home. It’s so out of place. How did a real estate company miss this? Strange…………………….
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Kids must have been playing a joke….but it is kind of funny.
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Our neighbor two doors down has those stupid life-sized butler and maid mannequins. You can plainly see them in their dining room from the street. It’s just too weird. Not surprisingly, Halloween is their favorite holiday, and they have a huge party – with a Hearse included – every year. I could go on and on about these people. Far east side of Cincinnati, probably a $350,000 house, too. Money does not equal class.
That is beyond weird. It really makes you wonder what they were thinking putting that in there. I guess some people have a truly unique sense of humor. Good luck selling that house!
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A pumpkin , a pot of mums maybe… I think that would be a more subtle fall statement. I would be to afraid to take a peek in the basement.
It’s odd that they left Freddie there. How did that happen?! Anyway, the house is BEAUTIFUL. I love this style of house!!
Thanks for a fun post!
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Beautiful house! Although I love the outside more than the inside and definitely after seen this weird stranger!
Greet
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How freaky. The house is beautiful though. Maybe he is a ghostly resident.
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I watched some stupid ghost show last night about “shadow people” (yes, I really did). Maybe he’s not visible in the room to the naked eye… just showed up on the photo… does that make it better? or worse?
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Crazy…It’s a “Freddy” decoration. What’s really odd is there are no other indications as to the time of year…like a pumpkin…or a fall wreath.
And “j”: Class is subjective. I’m with you on the butler and maid mannequins, but just because someone likes to really “do it up” for Halloween doesn’t necessarily dictate “low” class. I LOVE Halloween and I love people who go all out decorating for it. Don’t you remember what it was like when you were a kid and you came across one of those houses? So much fun!
Yikes! I’ve always been scared of those ridiculous movies. I wouldn’t sleep at night if that were in my home!
Very strange decor. The rest of the house is lovely.
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That is totally creep-tastic. Ugh. Nice house though!
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That’s hilarious! Maybe it was a Halloween decoration, although the rest of the house doesn’t seem to be decorated for Halloween. Strange… The house is gorgeous, though, so maybe most people won’t notice…
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Oh dear, now THAT is hilarious!
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funny! and a bit odd!
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W.E.I.R.D.
that’s all I have to say about that one!
LOL. Maybe Freddy is filling in for guard dog? Sometimes sellers just don’t “think” before decorating for a holiday. Thanks for the smiles.
What?!? Is that *really* Freddy? I can’t imagine why somebody would do that. The house looks so normal otherwise. I watched one of those movies in high school and couldn’t sleep for a week…yikes!
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YIKES! How could they just leave that there? That’s just wacky. It would have scared the c— out of me -but at least then I would have been able to really look at the bathroom!
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That is so scary!
Scary!! I noticed him right away, and thought the same thing. Is that Freddie Krueger? What anyone would want a life size statue of Freddie for, I have no idea. That is really weird.
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I think he is cool! Although, woe be it the person who falls asleep on the sofa, wakes up and forgets it is there.
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This reminds me a bit of when Google launched StreetView and all kinds of unfortunate things were spotted! I guess we should just be grateful he has his clothes on.
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Hey, Chica!
This is hysterical! On so many levels. Thanks for the laugh!
I had my photo taken with another such Freddie in a vintage clothing store in Houston…holding my newborn!
Hope you are well!
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That’s a riot! I don’t think most “staging” experts would recommend Freddie waiting to greet potential buyers. LOL I’d love to have seen your face, Julia, as you were perusing along and came across that!
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WOW – that is really freaky. Now I am going to have nightmares!
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No. Way. That would totally scare me to death even on a beautiful, sunshiny day. Can you imagine coming down the stairs at night? What is wrong with the realtor????
hahahaha no way! that’s just hysterical. i can’t believe that’s really in a listing.
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Maybe, deep down, they don’t really want to sell that house.
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oh my gosh!!! Freddy Krueger is scarry! I saw him as soon as i looked at the pic. ahhhhhhh. you know they are coming out with a new freddy krueger movie. i don’t think i can watch it. 1-2 Freddy’s coming after you (song) ahhh.
It’s probably a life size Freddy mannequin. I remember being in Universal Studios years ago and one store having those little Chucky dolls for sale (from the Child’s Play movies). But yes, it definitely should have been moved. Can you imagine the scare people are going to get who actually tour the house in person? Ahahaha.
how funny is that… lol
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Oh my word. Freddy would totally send me over the edge. I do not think he belongs out and about when you’re trying to sell your house! Too bad, b/c the rest of the house is really pretty (though I’m not feeling the light wood in the kitchen).
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OMG! who puts that in their house let alone their listing??? and a listing for over 3 million! hahahah I am laughing right now!!!!
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Julia.
What. the. ?????? If I walked in and saw it, I would turn around and RUN. What the??? I just don’t get it!!
If you like the house, but don’t want to pay that much… we went to an open house a couple of years ago at one that was VERY similar in suburban Tulsa for a mere $400K. The kitchen was almost exactly the same as this, and the exterior could practically be the same house. It also had a huge pool with its own changing room and a media room upstairs with theater seats. No Freddie, though. At least, not on the day we were there… maybe the Extreme Christian decor (a popular decorating scheme in the Tulsa area–lots of wrought-iron crosses and stenciled Bible verses on the walls) kept him away.
Could someone please tell this aussie what MLS means? thanks
Karen–
It stands for Multiple Listing Service. It’s what we call the real estate listings. I forget that not everyone calls them that! Sorry. -Julia
Oh gosh I’m so scared right now! I’m terrified of Freddy Kruger..I’ve have nightmares for years because of him! LOL! I would never buy that house!
That is so creepy that someone would have that in such a gorgeous, rich house… I just can’t understand it, for the life of me!
Best,
Gloria
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I just got creeped out….seriously loving your site
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