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Abandoned Houses

What Are Abandoned Houses?

 

Abandoned houses, also known as abandoned properties, are structures that have been left vacant for an extended period of time, often leading to disrepair and decay.

 

These homes can be found in both rural and urban areas, and their abandonment can be due to a variety of reasons, including financial difficulties, natural disasters, or simply a change in the owner’s circumstances.

 

Abandoned houses often hold a certain fascination for many people, especially those interested in urban exploring. Urban explorers often visit these abandoned properties to document their history, photograph the interior and exterior, and to learn more about the history of the area in which they are located. The allure of exploring abandoned houses can also be attributed to the mysterious and eerie atmosphere that they often possess.

 

However, it is important to remember that abandoned houses can also be dangerous. Structural decay, hazardous materials, and other potential hazards can pose a risk to those who explore these properties. It is always advisable to seek permission from the property owner before entering an abandoned house, and to take all necessary safety precautions when doing so.

 

In many cases, abandoned houses can be an eyesore to the community and can lead to decreased property values and increased crime rates. To address this issue, local governments often employ abandoned property programs that aim to revitalize and repurpose these properties. These programs can include demolition of the structure, rehabilitation, or even the sale of the property to a new owner.

 

In conclusion, abandoned houses hold a unique place in the minds of many people, whether it be as a source of fascination or as a symbol of neglect. Whether viewed as a threat to public safety or as a source of inspiration for urban explorers, abandoned houses are a ubiquitous feature of the modern landscape that will continue to inspire curiosity and elicit a range of emotions for years to come.

 

Photo Galleries of Abandoned Houses

Abandoned Trailer Everything Left Behind on The Trans Canada Highway

Back in March of 2022 on my way home from Quebec and Ottawa I took the Trans Canada Highway looking for abandoned places and interesting things to photograph. https://youtu.be/dU5s0CCg7DM Along the way I spotted this abandoned trailer on a property off the road, once I parked my car and made my way up and inside,

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Abandoned Country Home and Horse Farm

https://youtu.be/bjLEUANgVoA Exploring a Beautiful Abandoned Country Home and Horse Farm This beautiful abandoned farm house in Southern Ontario Canada was most recently used as an Equestrian training facility and has been valued at over $3,000,000. The two storey home has three bedrooms, a single bathroom, a large kitchen and several other large rooms. Given the

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I Found a Wayne Gretzky Rookie Card in an Abandoned House

https://youtu.be/iL408lE1Ktw Somewhere, between Niagara Falls and Hamilton Ontario on a vast piece of farmland sits this simple little forgotten homestead. Located several meters off a main road, over an old rotten bridge, nestled in between overgrown bushes and trees, along a small stream that snakes across the field, this home would have once been a

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1970s Retro Abandoned House With Power

https://youtu.be/0i55todsXhwOn a super duper windy day I headed to explore this old 1970s Retro Abandoned House With Power. The kitchen and living room were very retro 1970s! Take a tour with me! Thrunite TT20: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08HVDFNTQ  Subscribe to the Thrunite YT channel to participate in the giveaway.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpC1vFSR-KSdJXTcE1Ne62Q

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Exploring An Actual Abandoned Haunted House: 2012 – 2022 Comparisons

Today we’re exploring a beautiful abandoned farmhouse built in 1856. In the past, ghost hunters have performed investigations in this house and many of them have reported hearing the voices and presence of at least four different people, two male and two female. Here, in part 1 of a 2 part exploration of this abandoned house, I

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Beautiful Stone Abandoned Mansion Built in 1937

This beautiful stone built abandoned mansion was constructed in 1937 for the daughter and son in law of a local wealthy business man.  There are several other homes and mansions in the area of this style that are not abandoned, this one has been granted heritage designation, but that doesn’t mean much these days! This abandoned

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The Unfortunate Fate of a Corvette Stingray in an Abandoned House

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit The Unfortunate Fate of a Corvette Stingray in an Abandoned House This small and unassuming abandoned house in Southern Ontario has been hiding a very special secret for several years. It has taken me far to long to finally make my way to this location, I was relieved when I arrived

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Abandoned Tudor Style Home with Canadian Country Music History

Abandoned Tudor Style Home with Canadian Country Music History This abandoned Tudor Home is located within the Greater Toronto Area and was the home base of a once popular Canadian Country Music Band, Canadian Zephyr. Valued at 1.5 million dollars, it is located in an area that is rapidly developing with new communities and subdivisions.

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$4,600,000 Toronto Abandoned Mansion Barry and Honey Sherman House Neighbours

$4,600,000 Toronto Abandoned Mansion $4,600,000 Toronto Abandoned Mansion  Today we’re exploring a 4.6 million dollar abandoned mansion in the Greater Toronto Area, filmed and edited in 4K video, this house is located directly next door to the former home of the Barry and Honey Sherman House where they were murdered. Located in a prestigious neighbourhood,

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200 Year Old Abandoned House Everything Left Behind

Abandoned Untouched Time Capsule House with Human Remains and Guns Found This incredible abandoned house is over 200 years old and according to research by Terry Wilson  it is on the City’s Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest as it represents a scarce example of a pre-Confederation Masonry Regency Cottage. Stating “The

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Abandoned Untouched Time Capsule House with Human Remains and Guns Found

Abandoned Untouched Time Capsule House with Human Remains and Guns Found This abandoned time capsule house was a very odd location, the owners had both been passed for at least two years, and during this time there had been zero activity on the property. Power and heat still running, but the exterior never maintained, grass

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Abandoned Time Capsule House With EVERYTHING Left Behind

Abandoned House With EVERYTHING Left Behind This was an absolutely crazy abandoned Time Capsule House, while it had been somewhat tossed and picked through, there was pretty much everything left behind inside. The strangest thing, this abandoned house is right in the middle of a busy subdivision surrounded by neighbours

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Abandoned $1,000,000 Million Dollar Tudor Style Home and Former Beauty Salon

Abandoned $1,000,000 Million Dollar Tudor Style Home and Former Beauty Salon This abandoned house is described as a Classic Brick Tudor Style Home Built In 1920’S It had been adapted to allow for a living and working space with separate area for working, it had been used in the past as a therapy clinic and as

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Abandoned Time Capsule House Full of Toys and Retro Sports Gear

ABANDONED TIME CAPSULE HOUSE This is a fantastic little abandoned time capsule house in Ontario Canada with everything left behind inside! The kitchen is falling apart quite badly due to holes in the roof but the rest of the home is in surprisingly good condition. This is one of those bizarre abandoned houses where you

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Abandoned Castle House – Strange Abandoned Time Capsule House

Abandoned Castle House – Strange Abandoned Time Capsule House This totally bizarre abandoned time capsule house is located right in the middle of a nice residential area, surrounded by family homes.  There have been a handful of houses found over the past few years in this condition in these neighbourhoods. The house is 99% finished

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Exploring a Historic Abandoned Ontario Property

https://youtu.be/f2Sr_mii7cAThis is one of several abandoned homes and derelict buildings on this huge plot of unused land in Southern Ontario. The property dates back to the early 1800’s and has been used for several different things over the decades. The property has been tied up in drama since 2011 when a company purchased it with big dreams

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Abandoned Gothic Mansion of a Reclusive Eccentric Artist

https://youtu.be/w8V1UzDe21U The first time I saw exterior photos of this house, as Brooks said in Shawshank Redemption “I nearly soiled myself” It was late in 2020 and a few people were passing around a photo trying to figure out where it was, myself included! I managed to get my hands on the coordinates, it was

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Alone Overnight in an Abandoned Castle

An amazing opportunity, I was told of an abandoned “castle” several hours from home. I cancelled an entire day of exploring multiple locations so I can stay over night alone in this amazing and HUGE abandoned, forgotten and untouched Time Capsule Castle. This abandoned chateau was left vacated around 2015 after a massive flood took

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Exploring an Old Crooked Forgotten and Abandoned FarmHouse

Exploring an Old Crooked Forgotten and Abandoned FarmHouse A nice easy explore of a great old forgotten and abandoned farmhouse in Ontario Canada Cottage Country. Lots of stuff to see inside including furnished bedrooms and a fully stocked kitchen.   Super thanks to Chantilly Lace Exploring for providing us with this location for a recent

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Exploring a Six Million Dollar Santa Fe Style Abandoned Mansion

Exploring a Six Million Dollar Santa Fe Style Abandoned Mansion This vacant Santa Fe Style abandoned mansion was built in 1969. Online research shows that the original owners passed away in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Following the passing of the owners, the home was listed for sale with a price tag of just over $6,000,000.

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Canadas Most Photographed Abandoned House | The Abandoned Guyitt House Ontario

Canadas Most Photographed Abandoned House | The Abandoned Guyitt House Ontario The Guyitt House is an old abandoned farmhouse sandwiched between green fields and blue skies located off of historical Talbot Trail, which hugs the north shore of Lake Erie in Chatham-Kent This is where you can find the most photographed home in southwestern Ontario,

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I Decorated an Abandoned Haunted House for Halloween and Lit it Up With Lume Cube Lights!

I Decorated an Abandoned Haunted House for Halloween and Lit it Up With Lume Cube Lights! Every year for Halloween I do something fun and silly, in the past I have done Freaktography the Ghost Hunter, I have done creepy photo shoots and other fun things with videos and photos This year I decided to

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Exploring an Abandoned Time Capsule House with a Mummified Cat

Exploring an Abandoned Time Capsule House with a Mummified Cat This location is just a simple abandoned time capsule house, some parts are time capsule like where other parts are absolutely destroyed. Sadly, there was a mummified cat inside the main bedroom.  Located in a far remote rural area and up a very long driveway,

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