Illinois ‘Goth Home’ is Getting Lots of Buzz on Social Media

Zillow is always filled with interesting homes for sale, and a certain “goth home” in Illinois is getting a lot of attention.

The home features an all-black color scheme and odd shape, making it look like a true gothic mansion. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Lincoln is listed for $250,000 and took off on socials the Zillow Gone Wild Twitter account shared the listing.

While it’s cool to see a house with such a unique design, there’s no denying that this home looks, well, a bit creepy. Hence, it’s been dubbed the “goth home” on social media. But, from the photos, it also appears to be a beauty of a home, with hardwood floors and lush, black walls on inside to make the style complete.

Here’s the official Zillow listing:

“Mysterious black octagon shaped home on an expansive secluded .52 acre lot! No square rooms — extraordinary design! Main floor of home features an inviting foyer, open living/dining concept with a corner gas log fireplace, French doors, and laminate flooring, a fully equipped galley kitchen with granite countertops, comfortable bedroom, full hall tiled bath, and a large tiled laundry/mudroom.”

The listing adds, “Travel up the captivating spiral staircase to an exquisite bright and airy master loft with soaring cathedral ceilings, three skylights, and a stunning private tiled bath with a double vanity and tiled walk-in shower. Property also features three separate decks, a 3+ car attached garage, and TONS of recent updates ($160,000+) — siding, gutters, roof, landscaping, total bath rebuilds, countertops, fixtures, plumbing, electrical, flooring, HVAC, water softener, custom black window treatments, trim, doors, pergola/firepit — WOW! Sleek, sexy, and undeniably unique is this midwestern showstopper!”

If you think this is the home of your dreams, find more information on the sale via Zillow here. According to Zillow, “We estimate this home will sell faster than 99% nearby,” so it’s apparently a popular find.

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