Sitting in prison, Jodi Hildebrandt can't see her luxurious Utah home anymore — but millions of people on the Internet can. Her four-bedroom house on a 1.4-acre property with a guesthouse in Ivins was the most-viewed listing on Realtor.com last week, the real estate website said.
Initially listed for $5.3 million, the "concrete fortress" went on the market in January, shortly before Hildebrandt and her business partner, parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke, were sentenced to up to 30 years in a Utah court on child abuse charges.
Last year, Franke's 12-year-old son escaped from the home and ran to a neighbor's house for help, and to ask for food and water. He was emaciated and had duct tape and burns on his wrists and legs, authorities said. Franke's 10-year-old malnourished daughter was also found by officers in Hildebrandt's house. She was taken to the hospital.
Hildebrandt and Franke were arrested after authorities found evidence the children were tortured in the home.
The arresting officer said Hildebrandt had "knowledge of the abuse, malnourishment, and neglect in the home."
Popular YouTuber Franke, known for her "8 Passengers" channel, often shared advice from the basement of Hildebrandt's residence. She also made an appearance in a video featured on Hildebrandt's counseling business, ConneXions Classroom.
Situated amidst stunning sandstone foothills, this Utah property boasts a "concrete storage room under the garage" and offers breathtaking views of the rugged desert landscape from nearly every room. The house, constructed in 2017, features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, built-in closets, a granite countertop kitchen with a view of the backyard and in-ground pool. Along with four bedrooms, the property includes a five-car garage and three-and-a-half baths.
Reportedly, Hildebrandt's home has seen a price reduction of $305,000, as per Realtor.com, and is currently listed at $4,995,000.
This listing outperformed views of nine other properties, including the nation's most expensive listing — Gordon's Pointe in Naples, Florida. Priced at $295,000 million, this property features 1,655 feet of water frontage.
