Nicolas Cage’s Former New Orleans Mansion Lost to Foreclosure Is the Week’s Most Popular Home

The seemingly haunted LaLaurie mansion in New Orleans that actor Nicolas Cage lost to foreclosure in 2009 is the week’s most popular home on Realtor.com®.

Located in the city’s French Quarter, the legendary property is owned by energy trader Michael Whalen, who gave the place a massive renovation after buying it in 2010 for $2.1 million. According to The Wall Street Journal, updates include the addition of a 2,000-bottle wine cellar and a stylish speakeasy accessed via a mirror in the primary bedroom.

According to local lore, when a fire burned down the original building in the 1830s, it was revealed that owners Delphine Macarty LaLaurie and Dr. Louis LaLaurie apparently were abusing enslaved people when they lived there. The LaLaurie family sold the land, and the home has since been rebuilt. Its ghastly past is said to have inspired a season of the television series “American Horror Stories.”

Also grabbing buyers’ attention this week are an inexpensive Illinois fixer-upper listed at just $39 per square foot, a restored Craftsman-style residence in Ohio, and a lakefront legacy estate in New Hampshire.

Keep reading for a full look at this week’s most popular home listings.

10. 5498 Hudson Dr, Hudson, OH

Price: $275,000
Why it’s here: This historic home was once owned by Moses Thompson, the first doctor in the territory that was known as the Western Reserve—now northeastern Ohio.

Built in 1830, the shingled residence features antique details with modern updates. A cozy patio with a trellis out back overlooks the private 1.23-acre lot.

9. 938 Sewell Ave, Cape May, NJ

Price: $1,899,000
Why it’s here: Built in 1926, this cute residence nestled in Cape May‘s historic district is just a few blocks from the beach.

Just in time for summer, this “impeccably maintained” home near the center of town is offered nearly fully furnished.

8. 12 Nottingham Rd, Deerfield, NH 

Price: $328,800
Why it’s here: Available to bid at auction through July 31, this antique residence dating to 1745 was owned by the late Joseph E. Stone, a state representative for the General Court. He also served other roles in Deerfield’s  community.

The 2,688-square-foot interior still boasts a number of period details. Also found on the wooded 1.2-acre lot are a horse barn, shed, and well.

7. 278 Mungertown Rd, Madison, CT

Price: $575,000
Why it’s here: The charming farmhouse’s 2,334-square-foot interior has been thoughtfully modernized.

• Built in 1925, the bright and airy space features cathedral ceilings, cherry hardwood floors, and plenty of glass. French doors off of the updated kitchen lead out to a covered deck overlooking the 1.5-acre lot. A barn serves as a two-car garage, and there’s another antique building on the lot.

6. 528 E Broadway St, Centralia, IL 

Price: $95,000
Why it’s here: Attention, investors: This brick fixer-upper is available for a nearly unheard of $39 per square foot price.

Built in 1920, the five-bedroom residence needs a buyer to restore its natural glory. And while that will require a lot of work, some updates are already complete, including the newly installed water heater, new electrical systems, and HVAC.

5. 2566 Hudson Aurora Rd, Hudson, OH

Price: $1,600,000
Why it’s here: This restored, Craftsman-style residence retains a ton of history.

Built in 1910, the four-bedroom home still features many original wood elements along with a modernized kitchen. A spacious patio overlooks the nearly 5-acre manicured lot lined with a duck pond, carriage barn, and heated greenhouse.

4. 400 Yale Ave, Zanesville, OH

Price: $480,000
Why it’s here: How’d this get here? A 1925 Spanish-style abode in Ohio is an unusual find.

Available for a reasonable $94-per-square-foot asking price, this 5,107-square-foot interior features custom millwork, hardwood floors, and three fireplaces. Surrounded by enchanting gardens, the three-bedroom residence also has a sunroom, Juliet balcony, and a covered terrace.

3. 58 Wiggin Farm Rd, Moultonborough, NH

Price: $9,500,000
Why it’s here: This legacy estate on the waterfront boasts picture-perfect views of Squam Lake.

Perched on a knoll, the shingle-style residence designed to resemble a summer camp has wood-clad walls and lakefront views all around. Designed for entertaining, the 5,605-square-foot dwelling boasts eight bedrooms, three fireplaces, and multiple porches. A boat dock, boathouse, icehouse, and additional structures can be also found on the nearly 4-acre lot.

2. 5 Clement Rd, Rutland, VT

Price: $540,000
Why it’s here: Behold a relatively affordable 1860s Victorian in need of a revitalization.

With a little work, the spacious six-bedroom residence could be transformed into a bed and breakfast—or a stunning single-family residence. The 6,175-square-foot interior offers historic details, including parquet floors, custom millwork, and ornate mantels adorning several fireplaces.

1. 1140 Royal St, New Orleans, LA

Price: $10,250,000
Why it’s here: The transformed LaLaurie Mansion boasts lots of history, reported hauntings, and a celebrity pedigree.

Located in the famous French Quarter, the grand property once owned by actor Nicolas Cage offers a three-story primary structure connected to a four-story service wing. Elegant details include double parlors, a billiard room, spiral central staircase, and second-floor dining room. Plus, the wraparound balcony, rooftop deck, and brick courtyard offer beautiful views of the neighborhood.