Kurt Vonnegut | $1.1m | Indianapolis

Legendary writer Kurt Vonnegut, who authored books like Cat’s Cradle and Slaughterhouse-Five, grew up in this 5,907-square-foot property, which his architect dad designed. This four-bedroom brick home has an estimated market price of $1.1 million, but we’re unsure if home insurance is included in the rate. About his hometown of Indianapolis, the famed author once said: “All my attitudes are Indianapolis. What people like about me is Indianapolis.”

Vonnegut published 14 novels, five plays, five nonfiction works, and three short story collections throughout his five-decade career. His first novel, Player Piano, was published in 1952, but it wasn’t until 1969 that he received his breakthrough in his sixth novel Slaughterhouse-Five. The book’s anti-war sentiment was commercially and critically successful as readers resonated with its theme. After its release, Vonnegut was thrust into fame and was invited to give lectures and speeches around the country.