The Amityville Horror house is a Dutch Colonial home in Amityville, New York that was the site of a series of murders and paranormal activity. The house is located at 108 Ocean Avenue, though it was originally built at 112 Ocean Avenue. The address was changed to deter tourists. History: The house was built in 1927 In 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his family at the house In 1977, Jay Anson wrote The Amityville Horror book about the house In 1979, The Amityville Horror movie was released The house has been renovated and sold several times