Burrillville’s most infamous farmhouse—the so-called “Conjuring House”—has narrowly escaped foreclosure. A mystery buyer has purchased the mortgage, canceling a highly anticipated Halloween auction that had attracted attention from paranormal enthusiasts across the nation. Once again, the house that inspired The Conjuring seems to have written its own unexpected plot twist.
From Hollywood to Hard Times
The two-story Colonial farmhouse, built in the 1700s, became a paranormal landmark after the 2013 film The Conjuring dramatized the experiences of the Perron family, who lived there during the 1970s. Visitors and investigators have long claimed the property holds residual energy from that era, drawing ghost hunters, filmmakers, and curiosity seekers from around the world.
Boston developer and self-described medium Jacqueline Nuñez purchased the home in 2022 for about $1.5 million, intending to keep it open for overnight investigations and historical tours. But her ownership quickly turned chaotic. Over the following two years, she became entangled in legal disputes, employee lawsuits, and even a public feud with well-known paranormal investigator Jason Hawes.
By late 2024, Nuñez had lost her entertainment license after the Burrillville Town Council cited safety issues, missing insurance documentation, and what officials called “erratic behavior” during her renewal process. Her application included a seven-page essay titled “The Laws of the Cosmos Part 1,” which did little to reassure local regulators.
Without a license, her only source of income disappeared. By summer 2025, she had defaulted on her mortgage, and Needham Bank scheduled a foreclosure auction for Halloween—a date that felt almost too fitting for such a famously haunted house.
A Plea from the Past
Just before the scheduled auction, Andrea Perron—the eldest daughter of the family portrayed in The Conjuring—released a heartfelt video message directed to Jason Hawes, star of Ghost Hunters. In the video, Perron, who is battling stage-four metastatic breast cancer, pleaded with Hawes to save the house and restore its integrity.
“Please, Jason. Please for me, for everyone, please save the farm,” she said through tears. “It doesn’t need to be turned into a circus or a money-making proposition. It’s not that.”
Hawes, who initially had no interest in purchasing the property, reconsidered after hearing her message. “This is one hundred percent me answering a plea,” he told NBC 10. “People are tired of being charged two or three thousand dollars a night just to see a property that might interest them. I want to make it accessible for everyone.”
The GoFundMe and the Ghostly Goodwill
In response, Hawes launched a GoFundMe campaign that quickly gained traction among fans of paranormal television, investigators, and local supporters. Within weeks, the campaign had raised over $133,000, with Hawes pledging to personally match every dollar. His stated goal was to raise enough funds to purchase and restore the house while keeping admission affordable for everyday visitors.
“I created the GoFundMe because it allows the community to come together and offset the costs of acquiring and fixing up the property,” Hawes explained. “We’re one hundred percent prepared to do whatever we need to get the property, but at least this helps keep prices way down.”
He also received support from fellow investigators Nick and Tessa Groff, who backed his campaign and publicly encouraged Perron’s vision of preserving the home for education and respectful exploration.
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Nuñez’s Legal Troubles
Meanwhile, Nuñez’s troubles continued to mount. In addition to the revoked license, she faced lawsuits from former employees who claimed unpaid wages and damages following a barn fire on the property. One former worker alleged she was fired after Nuñez said a “spirit” told her he had stolen from her.
In October 2024, police arrested Nuñez for driving under the influence and eluding officers. After failing to appear in court, a warrant was issued for her arrest. The property’s reputation suffered further when town officials shut down unauthorized overnight stays in December of that year.
Her conflicts with former staff—some of whom were connected to the Hawes family—spiraled into public accusations and online harassment. According to police reports, Nuñez sent threatening messages to Jason Hawes and his colleagues after posting surveillance footage she claimed showed him trespassing. The person in the video was later identified as a houseguest.
A Mystery Buyer Emerges
Just as foreclosure seemed inevitable, Needham Bank quietly sold the mortgage to an undisclosed buyer, effectively canceling the Halloween auction. The identity of the buyer remains a tightly held secret, and it’s unclear whether the property will reopen to the public or stay private under new ownership.
Speculation quickly spread through paranormal circles. Hawes remains hopeful his campaign might still lead to a community purchase, while comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee—who recently acquired the Warren Occult Museum property in Connecticut—have also been linked to the house.
“Whether it’s paranormal believers, nonbelievers, skeptics, debunkers, or historians—they all want to see the property,” Hawes said. “It shouldn’t be something that only caters to people with large bank accounts or YouTube followings.”
Neighbors in Burrillville appear cautiously optimistic. Many have expressed relief that the foreclosure frenzy has ended, hoping the next owner will maintain the property with less drama.
The farmhouse on Round Top Road has survived centuries of floods, fires, rumors, and even Hollywood fame—and it still finds ways to surprise. For now, the Conjuring House remains closed to the public, awaiting its next chapter. Whether the new owner plans to open its doors again or let it rest in peace, the home’s reputation as one of New England’s most haunted addresses seems unlikely to fade.