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The house where Alex Murdaugh and his family lived is located in Islandton, SC
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in 2023 in March The Murdaugh home sold for $3.9 million. USD, but it is currently on sale again
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The true crime inspired the Hulu drama series, Murdaugh: A Death in the Family
The Murdaugh House sits on a quiet property with a dark past.
New Hulu Limited Series, Murdaugh: A Death in the Familywhich premiered on October 15, tells the true story of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina lawyer who was accused of murdering his wife Maggie Murdaugh and their younger son Paul Murdaugh in 2021. June, history.
After their bodies were found at the Murdaugh family estate in Islandton, SC, an investigation began and Alex was later convicted of their murders in 2023. march He is currently serving two life sentences and 40 years in a maximum security prison in South Carolina.
Over the past few years, the Murdaugh family home has continued to intrigue. Notably, the 4-bed, 4.5-bath home and its 1,770-acre property were sold in 2023. in March, and personal items were also auctioned. However, in 2024 January the house was sold again, and in 2024 it was bought a second time in February.
Most recently, the house was renovated for almost 1 million. USD and in 2024 listed again in December. Today, it is still looking for a new buyer.
So what happened to the Murdaugh house? Here’s everything you need to know about the events that followed Alex Murdaugh’s arrest.
Where is the former home of the Murdaugh family?
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The entrance to the Murdaugh house
The Murdaugh Estate, also known as Moselle, is located in Colleton County at 4147 Moselle Road, Islandton, SC. Hilton Head Island Package.
CBS News reported that it was a “custom” home built in 2011. It was originally 5,275 square feet with 4 beds and 4.5 baths. The house was on a 1,770 acre lot that included other small structures.
How long has the Murdaugh family lived in their house?
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The Murdaughs lived in the Mosel property from 2012 to 2021.
The family previously lived in Hampton, SC, about a 20-minute drive from Islandton, according to CNN’s testimony from Alex’s eldest son, Buster Murdaugh. Their Hampton home was damaged by a hurricane, so they moved to Moselle.
Buster told the court that much of the sprawling estate was “really not even accessible” due to the lack of roads. The land was also covered by swamps and ponds that were home to animals including deer, ducks and pigs.
What is included in the former Murdaugh property?
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Murdaugh House
The Murdaugh family owned 1,770 acres.
According to CBS News, the property included a main house, an 1,140-square-foot guest cottage and 2.5 miles of river frontage.
The land also contained several shelters, an airplane hangar, and “12 dog kennels,” the location where Maggie and Paul were found dead in 2021. June 7
Has the Murdaugh family home been sold?
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Hanger and dog kennels at Murdaugh House
The entire Murdaugh estate was sold in March 2023 for $3.9 million.
James Ayer and Jeffrey Godley bought the property, with the proceeds of the sale going towards legal fees, Buster and “the victims of the 2019 shipwreck involving Paul”. Greenville News. reported
In addition, in 2023 in March items belonging to the Murdaughs were auctioned off. CBS News reported that “approximately 3,000 people” came to buy from the family’s collection.
According to Realtor.com, Ayer and Godley planned to use it for outdoor activities, including hunting and farming. However, later in 2024 in January they listed the house and some of the surrounding properties.
“Both the Ayer and Godley families own land nearby. We purchased to expand our hunting, farming and timber activities,” Godley said in a statement. Charleston Area Business Journal. “The area we bought included a house, but we both already have family homes.”
He continued, “I am a neighbor, our house is about a mile from this house. We are looking for a new neighbor to enjoy this wonderful house and land.”
A few months later, Alex Blair bought the house and the rest of the land at auction for $1 million. USD in 2024 in February, according to Realtor.com. He later gutted parts of the house and renovated the property, including demolishing kennels and an airplane hangar.
Blair planned it to be a second home for his family.
Is the Murdaugh family home still for sale?
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Murdaugh House
Yes, the Murdaugh House is currently for sale.
After Blair in 2024 bought a house in February, it was renovated and in 2024 was listed for sale in December for $2.75 million. USD, writes Realtor.com.
The house was taken off the market in 2025. in April, and in 2025 re-listed in September, for one Zillow asking price of $2.2 million. Notably, it now has only about 48 acres instead of the original 1,770 acres.
Island Package reported that Blair invested about $1 million in renovations, focusing on interior changes like new hardwood floors and upgrading a half bath to a full bath, making the home 4 beds, 5 baths.
“It doesn’t look like the same house at all from the inside,” real estate broker CJ Brown told the seller.
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