These 3 MA Home Markets Have Spooky — Or Tragic — History

MASSACHUSETTS — Massachusetts — and certainly New England more generally — has a claim to the "most beautiful fall" title in the United States.

From fall colors to mountain drives to coastal scenery and even historic fall-leaning stories, the state and region are an autumn lover's dream.

So what do the home markets look like in some of the places with a spooky — or tragic — history?

From Lizzie Borden to the Salem Witch Trials and beyond, Patch explored just that in three markets.

Here's what we found:

7 Herbert St., Salem, Mass.

The historic Derby Street neighborhood is highly sought after in Salem, making this Herbert Street home a gem.

This property, once part of the Cook Estate, has off-street parking for one car, a small backyard patio and perimeter garden space. It's also steps from Salem Common, Pickering Wharf, Peabody Essex Museum, and numerous shops, restaurants and bars.

Salem is known for its tourism during the Halloween season largely tying back to the witch trials, in which 25 people were killed in 1692.

The Peabody Essex Museum will showcase objects that the Salem Witch Trials victims and accusers owned and touched in an exhibition that puts the dark history in a new light this season. For more on the trials and exhibit, click here.

41 Rosedale St., Fall River, Mass.

This Rosedale Street home is "an adorable home loaded with old world charm." It features original maple floors throughout most of home, a stained glass window and moldings, allowing the home to maintain the character of its original era.

Fall River's connection to "spooky season" again leans tragic, as people flock to the Lizzie Borden home during the Halloween season.

According to the Library of Congress, Lizzie Borden was arrested on Aug. 11, 1892, in Fall River for the murder of her father, Andrew, and stepmother, Abby. She went to trail in 1893 but was acquitted. Still, the legend remains.

The home, by the way, has been preserved at what is now 230 Second St. in Fall River where tours are offered daily.

618 Washington St., Abington, Mass.

This stately colonial has been lovingly restored and maintained while keeping original woodwork, charm and character.

A welcoming circular drive brings guests to a sunny entry with a grand foyer, a front-to-back living room with a fireplace surrounded by custom built-ins.

French doors invite you to a wonderful family room on one side (with 180-degree views of gardens) and a formal dining room on the other (with wainscotting and built-in china cabinet).

Abington has a unique connection to the region's spooky history as part of the "Bridgewater Triangle".

The triangle, which according to Thrillist includes 17 towns, has a number of odd occurrences reported, including Abington's "huge black killer dog" that was seen in 1976.