The most infamous house in American paranormal lore has a new owner. The Connecticut property that once served as the headquarters of Ed and Lorraine Warren—pioneering ghost hunters who inspired The Conjuring film universe has been purchased by comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee, according to recent real estate filings.
The pair, operating under the company Haunted Homes LLC, acquired the Monroe, Connecticut residence earlier this month for approximately $1 million. The house, which includes the closed-to-the-public Occult Museum, has long been a pilgrimage site for paranormal enthusiasts but has been shuttered for years due to zoning and safety issues.
What the Buyers Actually Get
Although Rife and Castee now hold the deed to the property, they do not own the collection of artifacts that made the Warren museum famous. Items such as the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll, cursed relics, and ritual objects remain in the custody of the Warren family.
Instead, Haunted Homes LLC has entered into a five-year caretaker lease with the Warrens’ heirs. The agreement allows the company to maintain and secure the artifacts while planning for their eventual relocation to a new, commercial venue.
Plans for the Museum’s Future
The long-term goal is to reopen the Occult Museum in a dedicated commercial space by May 2026, making the collection accessible to the public again after more than a decade. Rife and Castee have hinted at integrating interactive experiences, live events, and possible media tie-ins, fitting moves given their backgrounds in entertainment and digital content.
This relocation may also resolve years of conflict with Monroe town officials, who repeatedly shut down the museum for operating in a residential zone not permitted for tourist traffic.
A New Chapter in Paranormal Tourism
The sale marks a significant shift in the legacy of the Warrens. The couple, active from the 1950s through the 1990s, became household names thanks to high-profile investigations like the Amityville Horror, the Enfield Poltergeist, and the possession case that inspired The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
For fans of paranormal history, this transaction signals the possibility of a new, modernized Occult Museum, one that blends historical artifacts with the kind of immersive storytelling that today’s haunted attractions thrive on.
What Comes Next
Until the new museum opens, the Monroe home will remain closed to the public, continuing its decades-long aura of mystery. Haunted Homes LLC has not revealed whether the property itself will play a role in future projects, but paranormal tourism experts expect the new museum to become one of the biggest ghost-related attractions in the United States once it launches.
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