Villisca Axe Murder House

Villisca Axe Murder House is a Queen Anne house in Villisca, Iowa, and a filming location for Ghost Adventures (2010). Built in 1868, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by US Ghost Adventures LLC.

Location: 508 E. 2nd Street, Villisca, Iowa, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Villisca, Villisca
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1483, SRC-1484, SRC-1485
• Built in 1868
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1483, SRC-1485, SRC-6390, SRC-8970, SRC-9271
• Architectural style: Queen Anne
  confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1483, SRC-1486, SRC-3376, SRC-6204, SRC-6205, SRC-9817
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1483, SRC-1485, SRC-1484
• Appeared in Ghost Adventures (tv, 2010)
  confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5050, SRC-5051, SRC-7631, SRC-7632, SRC-8992

Ownership history

Current owner — US Ghost Adventures LLC (since 2024)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13781, SRC-13782, SRC-13796

Current owner — US Ghost Adventures LLC (since 2024)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13796, SRC-13782, SRC-13781

Evidence & sources

• SRC-13781 — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-ghost-adventures-to-acquire-the-villisca-axe-murder-hous (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-13782 — https://www.redoakexpress.com/news/new-ownership-villisca-axe-murder-house (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-13796 — https://murderhouse.com/about-us/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-1483 — Wikipedia — Josiah B. and Sara Moore House (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1484 — The Clio — The Villisca Axe Murder House (Tier 2, institutional_history_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1485 — Villisca Axe Murder House — official site (The Renovation) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1486 — BestAttractions — Villisca Axe Murder House (Tier 3, travel_portal; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3376 — National Park Service – National Register of Historic Places, Moore, Josiah B. and Sara, House (NRIS 97001471), NPGallery asset detail (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5048 — The Villisca Axe Murder House (official) — Contact (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5049 — Travel Iowa — Villisca Ax Murder House (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5050 — IMDb — Ghost Adventures: Villisca Axe Murder House (Villisca, IA) (Tier 3, media_db; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5051 — Ghost Adventures Wiki (Fandom) — Villisca Axe Murder House (episode) (Tier 4, fan_wiki; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5636 — Odd Stops — The Villisca Axe Murder House (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5637 — Atlas Obscura — Villisca Axe Murder House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6204 — Villisca Axe Murder House — Ghosts Fandom (Tier 3, wiki; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6205 — The Villisca Ax Murder House In Iowa — House Crazy Sarah (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6390 — US Ghost Adventures — Villisca Axe Murder House (Tier 3, tour-operator; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7631 — Ghost Adventures – Season 4, Episode 13 – Villisca Axe Murder House – Plex (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7632 — Ghost Adventures | Season 4 Episode 12 – Villisca Axe Murder House – discovery+ (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8970 — Strange & Twisted — The Twisted Guide to the Paranormal: The Villisca Axe Murder House Edition (Tier 3, secondary_article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8992 — Metacritic — Ghost Adventures, Season 4 episode list (Villisca Axe Murder House) (Tier 2, media_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9271 — Weird Darkness — Eight Beds, Eight Bodies: A Ghostly Axe Still Swings in The Villisca, Iowa Murder House (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9817 — Wikidata — Josiah B. and Sara Moore House (Q14689110), architectural style statement (referenced to National Register of Historic Places, NRHP ref. 97001471) (Tier 2, structured_database; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Ghost Adventures filmed?

Villisca Axe Murder House, in Villisca, Iowa, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Adventures.

Can you visit Villisca Axe Murder House?

Yes — Villisca Axe Murder House is open to the public. Hours: Daytime guided tours seasonally (approx Apr–Oct), Tue–Sun afternoons; closed Mon. Overnight stays year-round by appointment.. Admission: Daytime tour fee charged (see site); Private House Tour $300 (up to 10 people, +$20/extra person up to 16); overnight stays $199/night.

Where is Villisca Axe Murder House located?

Villisca Axe Murder House is located in Villisca, Iowa.