5 Ghost Towns and Mining Settlements You Can Buy Right Now Starting at $300K

If you have ever wanted to buy a historical mining property or ghost town, now is your affordable opportunity.Whether you are seeking to restore abandoned buildings preserved in their original condition or prefer a preserved taste of the Wild West, these fascinating properties offer a chance to buy a spooky piece of history.While many deserted towns have been desolate for decades and their "haunted" status is unconfirmed, their allure remains for the savvy buyer looking to score a deal.From Oklahoma to Colorado, we found five scary-good deals starting at $300,000.1. 820 County Road 9, Silverton, COPrice: $325,000Frisco-Bagley Mill: This 30.99-acre property near the well-known ghost town of Animas Forks on the Alpine Loop features a historic mill and an off-grid cabin.Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 1912 mill offers a buyer the “rare opportunity to own a piece of American heritage.” Built in 1999, the cabin has just 300 square feet of living space and is heated by a propane catalytic heater and a kerosene space heater. The rustic space has spring-fed plumbing and a solar-powered stove and refrigerator.According to the listing, the property is “eligible for gr...