scorecardTwo Cold War-era nuclear missile silos that were abandoned for decades just went on the market in Arizona for $495,000 each
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Two Cold War-era nuclear missile silos that were abandoned for decades just went on the market in Arizona for $495,000 each

The first complex, Titan II 570-1, is located near Oracle, Arizona.

Two Cold War-era nuclear missile silos that were abandoned for decades just went on the market in Arizona for $495,000 each

This one is easily accessible, according to Hampton, and already connected to the city's water infrastructure, which should make whatever renovations the future owner has planned easier.

This one is easily accessible, according to Hampton, and already connected to the city

Hampton said that this complex is in "great shape," with duct work and fixtures in place.

Hampton said that this complex is in "great shape," with duct work and fixtures in place.

The complex comes with 11.78 acres of land.

The complex comes with 11.78 acres of land.

This complex was built in 1962 and remained active for over 20 years before it was decommissioned in 1984.

This complex was built in 1962 and remained active for over 20 years before it was decommissioned in 1984.

After the missiles were deactivated and contractors salvaged the materials that they could, the remaining sites were sold off privately. A few are still available, and this one is in particularly good shape.

After the missiles were deactivated and contractors salvaged the materials that they could, the remaining sites were sold off privately. A few are still available, and this one is in particularly good shape.

The second site, Titan II 571-1, is located outside of Benson, Arizona.

The second site, Titan II 571-1, is located outside of Benson, Arizona.

This complex is a nearly perfect time capsule. It was sealed and has only been accessed twice since its 1984 decommission.

This complex is a nearly perfect time capsule. It was sealed and has only been accessed twice since its 1984 decommission.

During the two times the complex was accessed in 2015 and 2016, old documents were discovered from when it was active.

During the two times the complex was accessed in 2015 and 2016, old documents were discovered from when it was active.

A preserved 1984 newspaper is from the last year the complex was manned and armed.

A preserved 1984 newspaper is from the last year the complex was manned and armed.

The complex is buried underground and has a private well and access to electricity.

The complex is buried underground and has a private well and access to electricity.

After it was deactivated, access to the control center was blocked off, although it has since been re-accessed.

After it was deactivated, access to the control center was blocked off, although it has since been re-accessed.

If the quick sale over asking price of the Tucson Titan II complex is any indication, these properties will also go soon.

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