Speculation Surrounds $1.5 Million Ithaca Home Linked to Twelve Tribes

A unique property in Ithaca, New York, is generating significant online speculation due to its unusual features and potential connections to the Twelve Tribes, a religious movement. The 18,000 square foot residence is listed for $1.5 million on Zillow, but lacks specific details such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. The listing highlights a four-unit Lodge that comprises over 11,000 square feet and offers ample off-street parking, historically documented at approximately 30 spaces. Its location is described as being just minutes from downtown Ithaca and major employers.

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Discussion on Reddit has intensified around the property's history and current use, with many users suggesting it may have been a communal residence associated with the Twelve Tribes. This group, described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a "Christian fundamentalist cult," operates various communal properties and businesses across the United States. Comments on the forum reflect curiosity about the reasons for the sale, particularly in light of the death of the group's leader in 2021, which some speculate could impact the community's future.

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Some Reddit users have pointed out peculiarities in the listing itself, notably the absence of bathrooms despite the home's large size. One user remarked, “Anyone notice in the listing, bathrooms = 0? Not good,” highlighting concerns about the property's livability. The online discourse reflects a broader fascination with unusual real estate listings, which has surged in recent years.

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The interest in this Ithaca home is part of a larger trend where unique and unconventional properties attract public attention. Similar cases have been reported, such as a $30 million mansion with "creepy" interior design features and a Wyoming "basement house" that appeared unfinished. These instances illustrate a growing curiosity about the stories behind atypical real estate offerings.

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Newsweek has attempted to reach out to the Reddit user GadnukBreakrOfWorlds for further comment but has not yet verified the details surrounding the property. The lack of concrete information about the home's current occupants and its history continues to fuel speculation and intrigue.

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While many Reddit users assert the connection to the Twelve Tribes, there is no official confirmation regarding the property's past or its current use. The absence of specific details in the listing, such as the number of bathrooms, raises questions about the accuracy of the information provided.

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• “Twelve Tribes, for anyone wondering,” — Reddit User

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• “I wonder why they're selling the property and where they will go,” — Reddit User

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• “Its easier to start a new cult in an established cult location than to start fresh from scratch.” — Reddit User

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• “Anyone notice in the listing, bathrooms = 0? Not good,” — Reddit User

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