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A notorious desert dwelling in Ivins, UT, that gained national attention as the place where parenting influencer Ruby Franke abused her children alongside disgraced therapist Jodi Hildebrandt has become the most viewed home on Realtor.com® this week.
The two pleaded guilty to child abuse in December. Franke and Hildebrandt were each sentenced to one to 15 years in prison for each of their four child abuse counts. Their sentences will run consecutively.
Hildebrandt’s house came on the market in January for $5.3 million. The price has since been reduced by $305,000.
The property captured a new wave of attention with the recent release of body cam footage, the discovery of a panic room, and an in-depth look at the case on “20/20.”
Now, curious followers of the case and true-crime fanatics are peering into Hildebrandt’s personal 9,124-square-foot residence where her YouTube channel was filmed, and where the supposed parenting gurus committed horrific acts against Franke’s children.
The two women were arrested after one of Franke’s children, her “emaciated” 12-year-old son, escaped through a window of the house that’s now on the market, and ran to the neighbor for help. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, responding officers found another one of Franke’s children, a 10-year-old daughter at the home, who was also malnourished.
Keep reading for a full look at this week’s 10 most viewed homes.
10. 79474 Dale Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA
Price: $248,000
Why it’s here: Attention, explorers and investors! Old Dale Ranch offers the unique opportunity to live near Joshua Tree National Park in a former mining district.
The affordable 5-acre homestead includes a cozy cabin with a wood-burning stove, a detached barn with a workshop and loft, and a deck to take in views of Wonder Valley.
It currently operates as a “successful” rental property.
Twentynine Palms, CA
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9. 2323 W State Road 84 Unit 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Price: $149,999
Why it’s here: This South Florida waterfront home is big on views, small in price.
Nestled in Yacht Haven Park and Marina, this petite one-bedroom property could be used as a primary residence or a rental unit. The $652 monthly homeowners association fee includes access to a clubhouse, pool, and entertainment.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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8. 9494 Waide Rd, Sanger, TX
Price: $800,100
Why it’s here: Offered for $4 million just last year, this 70-acre equestrian property is now headed for auction.
The estate includes a 4,284-square-foot residence with an outdoor kitchen, covered patios, and an in-ground pool. Also included are barns, stables, an indoor riding arena, and an entertainment pavilion.
Sanger, TX
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7. 4935 Driskill St, San Antonio, TX
Price: $255,000
Why it’s here: Flippers can take this opportunity to finish renovating this single-family home, which could be transformed into a duplex.
The two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence could be expanded to four bedrooms and 3.5 baths.
San Antonio, TX
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6. 3253 Trout River Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Price: $240,000
Why it’s here: This art deco “masterpiece” by the river needs substantial rehab. It last changed hands only two months ago for just $115,000.
Returning to the market “by no fault of seller,” the listing notes, the 1,798-square-foot residence appears to have sustained significant water damage from its location fronting Trout River.
Jacksonville, FL
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5. 1073 Sweetbriar Rd, High Point, NC
Price: $999,999
Why it’s here: This well-preserved midcentury time capsule measures 6,000 square feet.
It features vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled walls, exposed beams, skylights, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The 9-acre wooded lot includes a tennis court and a brook with waterfalls.
High Point, NC
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4. 6046 Old Lake Shore Rd, Hamburg, NY
Price: $2,500,000
Why it’s here: This historic English Tudor boasts spectacular views of Lake Erie.
The lakefront estate built in 1927 features nearly 10,000 square feet of living space. The 3.4-acre lot also comes with a four-bedroom carriage house.
Hamburg, NY
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3. 3215 Lewisberry Rd, York Haven, PA
Price: $2,100,000
Why it’s here: Black Forest Tree Ranch sits on 80 wooded acres and features a partly finished French stone farmhouse that dates to 1896.
Most of the 2,708-square-foot residence has been taken down to the studs and now seeks a handy buyer to finish what the seller started.
The enormous property lined with black walnut trees includes a heated pole barn, a pond with a dock, and an in-ground pool.
York Haven, PA
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2. 100 Bay Rd, Naples, FL
Price: $295,000,000
Why it’s here: This is the most expensive home in America.
The estate known as Gordon Pointe was listed in February and is still holding strong at the country’s top price point.
The oceanfront compound includes a primary residence, two guesthouses, a dock, and 1,655 feet of water frontage.
Naples, FL
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1. 854 W Tawgoo Ct, Ivins, UT
Price: $4,995,000
Why it’s here: This is the desert home belonging to Jodi Hildebrandt, who pleaded guilty last year to four counts of child abuse.
The concrete fortress with four bedrooms is where the son of Hildebrandt’s business partner, Ruby Franke, escaped last summer and ran to a neighbor for help.
The 1.4-acre property with a guesthouse also comes with a creepy-sounding “concrete storage room under the garage.”
Ivins, UT
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