Unique Homes For Sale In 2022

Having a hard time finding a home that really speaks to you? There are plenty of houses out there for aspiring home buyers to peruse and pick through, but sometimes it can be difficult to find a space you can really imagine yourself in. For some of us, imagining our dream home brings to mind three bedrooms and a pool in the backyard. For others, it may be a sprawling castle or a house with top-secret hidden rooms.

If your dream home is something on the more obscure side, we have good news – this article is for you. To help you find the home of your dreams, we’ve compiled five of the most unique listings we’ve found so far in 2022 that are still looking for the perfect buyer.

The Underground Bunker

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 1.5

Lot size: 3.4 acres

Square footage: 1,334 square feet

Listing Price: $649,900

Estimated monthly price: ~$2,700/month 

In beautiful Joshua Tree, California, this home offers its future owners gorgeous views of the desert and mountains from its large, picturesque windows. This fully fenced property is also home to several mature saguaro cactuses for you to marvel at, rustic wood ceilings, a wood-burning stove … and a massive underground bunker.

You heard right. Under this lovely southwestern home, there’s a sprawling, sturdy basement constructed with cement block walls. With three large rooms down there plus a huge skylight, this space is perfect for a future finished basement space, a separate living area or fully stocked doomsday bunker. What would you do with this expansive underground space?

Check out the listing for this unique California home here.

The Former Rodeo Grounds

Bedrooms: n/a

Bathrooms: n/a

Lot size: 7.36 acres

Square footage: n/a

Listing Price: $999,500

Estimated monthly price: ~$4,150/month

We’re willing to bet this is your first rodeo – that you’ve seen for sale, that is. This 7-acre plot of land in Arcadia, Florida, was once the site of the Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo. Before the event relocated to new grounds, this expansive property hosted exciting activities such as bull riding, barrel racing and more. There are no bulls to be found here, now – but a lot of the rodeo structures remain, including the covered spectator seating areas and ticket office.

This property is being sold and potentially rezoned as a space for multi-unit family housing. If you have a vision for a rodeo-themed housing community (or just want to live out your Wild West dreams on this large lot) this property is calling your name.

Check out the listing for the rodeo grounds here.

The Converted Church Home

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Lot size: n/a

Square footage: 3,000 square feet

Listing Price: $97,000

Estimated monthly price: ~$400/month

This Peotone, Illinois, home is a great choice for buyers in search of a truly unique house. This building is a former church that has been remodeled inside to work as a living space. The home has tall, gorgeous stained-glass windows and a lofted “second floor” to add more space. It also has a basement for additional storage or another living area if you so choose. The church is also over 100 years old and was built in 1900 – so if you love historical homes, this one is definitely a hidden gem.

While this house is being sold as is and might require some work, it also has a very affordable price tag – so if you’re looking for a renovation project, this former church might make a beautiful home for you.

Check out the listing for this converted chapel here.

This Property Previously Owned By Thomas Edison

Bedrooms: n/a

Bathrooms: n/a

Lot size: 8.9 acres

Square footage: n/a

Listing Price: $405,000

Estimated monthly price: ~$1,700/month

This property is unique for a number of reasons. First, it’s actually located right next to Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota. Second, and perhaps most notably, this property once belonged to Thomas Edison, the famous American inventor responsible for the phonograph, movie film cameras, and of course, the design for the incandescent lightbulb that evolved into the one we are used to seeing today.

This property has only had one other set of owners since Edison, so you would be only the third person to own the land after the current owners and then Edison himself. (Pretty cool if you’re into historical properties.) Beyond the famous former owner and the location near a national monument, this property has plenty more to offer, too, including more than 8 acres of beautiful, forested land and a large natural spring with crystal clear waters.

There is no home on the property beyond structures put up by the previous owners, which the sellers are offering a $25,000 credit to clean up. So, if you want to snatch up this gorgeous historical lot for your dream home location, be prepared to build!

See the listing for Thomas Edison’s former property here.

This Unique Barndominium

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Lot size: 3.79 acres

Square footage: 1,500 square feet

Listing Price: $649,000

Estimated monthly price: ~$2,750

Forget farmhouse decor – this home takes rustic to the next level by converting an actual barn into a house. This barn home in Leonard, Texas, is a prime example of a new genre of housing called a barndominium. Barndos for short, these homes are single-family residences either created from old barns made livable or constructed as new structures meant for housing.

This barndo sits on a gorgeous property with sprawling pasture views, space for livestock, a workshop and a pool. You won’t be living a rustic life in this seemingly-quaint home either – it has a four-car garage, high-speed internet and a recently renovated kitchen, too.

Check out this barndominium listing here.

The Bottom Line

When you’re looking for a house, it’s important to find a place where you can see yourself living and your personality can shine through. Consider what you want your future home to look like before you start your home search and your house hunting journey may be easier than you think. There are homes out there for every style and taste – whether you want to live in a renovated barn or a Victorian house.

Not sure where to start on your house hunting journey? Check out our guide to what to look for in a house.