What Happened to the Murdaugh Family’s House? A Look Inside the Now Unrecognizable South Carolina Property at the Center of a Tragic Scandal
Once a symbol of Southern prestige, the Murdaugh family’s sprawling South Carolina estate now stands as a haunting reminder of tragedy and downfall. The property, known locally as “Moselle,” became infamous after the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in June 2021 — a case that would unravel generations of family power and influence. Today, the home that once represented wealth and success has been transformed, its new owners hoping to erase a painful past.
The property spans over 1,700 acres along the Salkehatchie River, tucked away in the Lowcountry. For decades, it was a quiet retreat for the Murdaughs, one of South Carolina’s most prominent legal families. But that serenity shattered on June 7, 2021, when Maggie and Paul were found dead near the dog kennels, setting off one of the most publicized murder cases in modern American history. The patriarch, Alex Murdaugh, was later convicted of their killings — a conviction that stunned the small community of Hampton County and the nation at large.
In the years since the murders, the Moselle property has gone through a dramatic transformation. After Alex Murdaugh’s arrest and financial collapse, the estate was listed for sale in 2022 as part of a court-ordered effort to settle debts and legal claims against him. The property, valued at around $3.9 million, included the main house, a guest lodge, dog kennels, and hundreds of acres of woods and swampy terrain. Eventually, it was sold to new owners — a couple with no connection to the Murdaugh family — for roughly $3.9 million in 2023.
The new residents have since worked to restore and reshape the property, removing structures linked to the case and redesigning the interior to make it unrecognizable. Sources close to the renovation say the goal was to “start fresh” and eliminate the weight of its grim history. The main house has been repainted, the grounds cleared, and the once-familiar kennels, where the tragic events occurred, have reportedly been demolished. What was once a site of horror has slowly been turned into a peaceful country residence once more.
Still, the shadow of the Murdaugh case lingers. The new Hulu limited series Murdaugh: Death in the Family, which premiered on October 15, revisits the story in detail — from Alex Murdaugh’s double life as a respected attorney and accused criminal to the legal empire that shielded his family for generations. The series also explores how the events at Moselle changed the surrounding community forever, turning a place once known for hospitality into one synonymous with betrayal and grief.
For many in South Carolina, the transformation of the property brings mixed feelings. Some see it as a necessary step toward closure, while others view it as impossible to separate the home from its dark past. Local residents still recall how the sprawling land once hosted barbecues, hunting trips, and family gatherings — the same land that later became the centerpiece of a tragedy that shook the state’s foundations.
Today, the Moselle property stands quiet once again, its fences repaired, its fields overgrown with new life. The Murdaugh name may no longer grace the entrance, but the story of what happened there remains etched in the landscape. As new owners move forward, the world continues to watch, reminded that even the most beautiful places can carry the heaviest secrets.
