Seattle’s infamous "Spite House" has a new owner 100 years after it was constructed by a scorned landowner. The wedge-shaped property was listed for $799,000 but sold for $745,000. Its unique proportions, measuring from 55 inches to 15 feet wide, may have deterred some buyers. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom home became a local legend due to its history, where a woman built it to block her ex-husband’s view following a furious land dispute during their divorce. The new owner, Emily Cangie, shared the home's intriguing history in a video tour.
The wedge-shaped Montlake property, listed for sale at $799,000, was sold for $745,000 after failing to attract the full asking price.
The home measures just 55 inches across at its slimmest point, leading to speculation over its appeal to potential buyers.
Built by a woman in vengeance against her ex-husband, the home was designed to block his front yard view after their divorce.
Emily Cangie shared the home's history during a video tour, recalling that the original owner could not secure her own loan in the U.S.
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