Buy A House For $1 -

You may see $1 listings on sites like or Realtor.com , but these are rarely intended to sell for that price.

$1 houses often come with "liens" (unpaid property taxes or utility bills) that the new owner becomes responsible for. Comparison of Major $1 House Opportunities Primary Requirement Major Hidden Cost Italy (various towns) Complete renovation in 3 years ~$20k–$100k+ in repairs Baltimore, MD Proof of funds for renovation High construction costs St. Louis, MO Must live in the house (owner-occupant) Extensive gut-rehab needed Historic McAfee House (GA) Must physically move the structure $20k+ for house relocation buy a house for $1

Several cities and countries use $1 sales to revitalize economically depressed or depopulated areas. You may see $1 listings on sites like or Realtor

Many small Italian towns like Sambuca di Sicilia offer homes for €1 (~$1.05). Louis, MO Must live in the house (owner-occupant)

Parents can legally sell a home to their children for $1, but the IRS often treats the difference between the $1 and the fair market value as a gift , which may trigger gift tax reporting requirements.

The city has previously offered hundreds of homes for $1 each, though sales were low due to the extreme repair needs.