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Eminem’s Michigan Mansion Is Chart-Topper of This Week’s Most Popular Homes

Eminem is accustomed to topping charts. So Slim Shady must be flattered that his Michigan mansion ranked as the most-clicked home on realtor.com® this week.

It’s at least a drop of comfort, as the platinum-selling rapper is prepared to take a haircut on his home in Oakland Township, MI. His price slash fueled a wild wave of interest in the “lavish” spread, which garnered five times as many views as this week’s runner-up.

Eminem’s 17,500-square-foot mansion recently re-entered the market for $2 million, which is less than half the $4.75 million he paid for it in 2003.

At the current price, the enormous spread might actually be a deal. It includes five beds, 10 baths, and almost 6 acres with tennis courts, waterfall pool with spa, entertainment cabana, guesthouse with “wild game room,” and private pond.

The runner-up this week is an Iowa building that’s too cool for school. Built in 1900, this former brick schoolhouse has four classrooms, a concrete staircase, 19-foot-high ceilings, and maybe a wall clock or two. The 6,700-square-foot building can be converted into commercial, nonprofit, or even individual use.

We also fell for a log cabin deep in a Kansas forest.

“You don’t expect to see one in Eastern Kansas like this,” says listing agent Shad Sheldon. The eco-friendly materials used on this rustic retreat include hand-hewn logs from Utah. According to the agent, potential buyers are considering the spacious cabin for an Airbnb-style rental.

Whether or not you’re a fan of Eminem, we think you can easily lose yourself in the full list of this week’s most popular properties.

10. 447 Forest Cir, South Charleston, WV

Price: $152,900
Why it’s here: Look at that regal red door! This charmer from 1941 features three bedrooms, hardwood floors, built-ins, and cedar-lined window seats. Outside you’ll find a covered deck and fenced backyard. The price also includes the lot next door.

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9. 117 Alexander Ave, Montclair, NJ

Price: $689,000
Why it’s here: This updated Colonial is just minutes to New York City transportation, but you might not want to leave the area at all. The elegant home includes updated baths, a new kitchen, a heated porch, and a large back deck. It also features period details such as inlaid flooring, mullioned windows, a formal dining room with plate rail, and a large living room.

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8. 719 N. 1851 Diag Rd, Lecompton, KS

Price: $1,199,000
Why it’s here: A log cabin in Kansas?! Even stranger: The designer cabin nestled in the woods was even featured on the popular Australian soap opera “Home and Away.” The eco-conscious home was custom-built with hand-hewn logs that were harvested from Utah after a forest fire. The rustic residence boasts plenty of upscale finishes, so you won’t have to truly rough it. Details include forged-iron railing, solid wood cabinets, Pella windows, and high-performance kitchen appliances.

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7. E. 7114st Rd # 28, Elwood, IN

Price: $179,900
Why it’s here: Dome, sweet dome. If you want to think outside the box, how about a geodesic home?  Built in 1987, this 2,000-square-foot round home offers three bedrooms, arched ceilings, french doors, and a large deck to complete the wow factor.

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6. 4730 Azucena Rd, Woodland Hills, CA

Price: $2,549,000
Why it’s here: After topping last week’s list, the home of rap and hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur slipped five spots this week. Along with a piece of music history, you’ll enjoy a luxuriously updated home with a chef’s kitchen and a huge backyard.

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5. 730 Anneslie Rd, Baltimore, MD

Price: $459,000
Why it’s here: Here’s another example of a style straying from its geographic roots! This Spanish-style home has survived for nearly a century on the East Coast. Built in 1937, this “Mediterranean villa” offers a double lot and a private courtyard.

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4. 801 W. Third St, Delavan, IL

Price: $153,500
Why it’s here: For practically the price of a kitchen renovation in some parts of the country, you can own this beautiful and updated historic house. Built in 1894, this two-story home includes period details such as wood floors and a fireplace. The kitchen, bathrooms, and paint are new.

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3. W6902 Prospect Rd., Beaver Dam, WI

Price: $929,500
Why it’s here: This might be an appetizing option given the current climate. If you’re in the mood to live in a literal fortress, look no further. This fortified castle, which made our recent list of survival shelters, is built with 1,000-plus yards of concrete and hurricane-proof windows. It includes safe rooms and a bunker.

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2. 1350 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA

Price: $177,500
Why it’s here: This former brick schoolhouse offers a whopping 6,700 square feet of living space. Ready to be remodeled to suit any purpose, the building has four classrooms, hardwood flooring, and hard-plaster walls. It’s already in pending status, which leads us to conclude that the buyer is an excellent student of real estate.

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1. 5760 Winkler Mill Rd., Oakland Township, MI

Price: $1,999,000
Why it’s here: It’s Eminem’s place! Looking a bit forlorn, the Michigan mansion is being sold as is. And though the rap star is selling this palatial place, he reportedly didn’t use it. Whether or not he lived there, he has it priced to move at less than half of what he paid for it in 2003.

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