Home Site of 2018 Killing Went to Auction
The 3,600-square-foot property near Fifth and Clara streets is currently listed for sale via auction.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Residential
A long-vacant house at Clara and Fifth streets, known as the site of a 2018 homicide, has been listed for auction this month. The property remains boarded up following years of neighborhood complaints and a stalled criminal investigation.
Why it matters
The sale marks a potential turning point for a property that neighbors have long flagged for its deteriorating condition. While the site is now permitted for demolition, the future of the parcel remains tied to its high-profile history and the outcomes of the current bidding process.
The property is drawing interest at a current bid of $925,000, falling below the anticipated $1 million to $1.5 million valuation. Neighbors have previously documented their concerns through more than 100 formal complaints filed with the city.
The players
Brian Egg
The former resident who was killed at the Clara and Fifth streets home in 2018.
The details
The 3,600-square-foot home has sat vacant and boarded up for years after Brian Egg was killed inside in 2018. Although two suspects were initially arrested, prosecutors later withdrew the charges. The current auction listing notes that the site is permitted for demolition, allowing a new owner to clear the lot.
Timeline
2018: Brian Egg's body was discovered inside a fish tank at the home.
October 2026: The property was officially listed for auction.
Across the Bay
This auction serves as the final chapter in a saga that began with the 2018 Brian Egg homicide investigation. It follows a years-long period of blight and neighborhood frustration that marked the property as an outlier in the local housing stock.
Neighbors near Clara and Fifth streets may soon see activity at the long-shuttered lot as the auction concludes. The site is already cleared for demolition, meaning the current boarded-up structure could be removed shortly after the sale is finalized.
The takeaway
The auction presents an opportunity to address a long-standing point of contention for the neighborhood. Residents should monitor the property records to see if the eventual buyer moves forward with the permitted demolition plans.
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