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‘That is terrifying.’ Surprises around every corner in house for sale puzzle folks

Sure, the house looks normal on the outside.
Sure, the house looks normal on the outside. Screen grab from Realtor

Well, this is certainly an interesting way to get noticed on the real estate market.

Front door
Front door Screen grab from Realtor

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom house that’s listed for $1 million in Topsfield, Massachusetts, is getting a lot of attention thanks to its surprising guest appearances in the home’s interior photos.

Interior
Interior Screen grab from Realtor

Wonder Woman.

Supergirl.

Maleficent?

Living room
Living room Screen grab from Realtor

Yes, a range of superhero and villain mannequins are spread throughout the 3,267-square-foot residence. Sitting in random corners, one would think it would be somewhat horrifying to tour the house at nighttime, sans lights.

Living room and kitchen
Living room and kitchen Screen grab from Realtor

“Batman and a load of female super heroes will be present at the open house! Each mannequin is a true work of art,” the listing on Zillow.com says. “Come check this unique property, take pictures with some all-time fans’ favorites, and make it a family outing.”

Dining room
Dining room Screen grab from Realtor

There are also other noteworthy features in the house, including:

  • In-law suite

  • Elevator

  • Large two-car garage

  • Deck

  • Finished basement

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

But it was the mannequins that caught the attention of Zillow Gone Wild, a Facebook page and X (formerly Twitter) account that highlights interesting houses up for sale. People were … flummoxed.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“Definitely a commitment to the theme,” one person posted on Facebook.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

“I see nothing wrong with this house,” another said.

Interior
Interior Screen grab from Realtor

“Sheer genius at work here,” someone noted.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Realtor

That is terrifying,” one person said on X.

In-law suite
In-law suite Screen grab from Realtor

Wealthy people don’t buy Funko Pops they buy full size mannequins,” another joked.

Elevator
Elevator Screen grab from Realtor

Topsfield is about a 25-mile drive northeast from Boston.

Exterior
Exterior Screen grab from Realtor
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This story was originally published March 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM with the headline "‘That is terrifying.’ Surprises around every corner in house for sale puzzle folks."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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