A former missile silo is now being marketed as a highly unusual kind of luxury property: underground survival condos with asking prices of up to $5 million per unit.
For wealthy buyers, the development blends high-end living with off-grid systems, emergency planning, and long-term self-sufficiency.
Here's what to know
A YouTube tour from KEZI 9 (@KEZI9News) features owner and creator Larry Hall guiding viewers through the underground site and its amenities.
The video's caption describes it as "an exclusive look inside a former missile silo that has been transformed into a fully self-sustaining, luxury doomsday bunker for ultra-high-net-worth families."
Units sell for up to $5 million, plus "tens of thousands more in annual maintenance fees."
Hall also says the facility "could be fully functional after sustaining an exposure to a 2,000 mph shock wave," emphasizing the kind of disaster scenario it is designed around.
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Among the features Hall highlights are hydroponic growing systems, a holding cell for disruptive residents, a pet park meant to recreate the feeling of being outdoors, and a computer-controlled saltwater pool.
Explaining the growing setup, he says, "So, if you had one head of lettuce outside, you'd have 80 in the same space in here."
The tour also sparked pop-culture comparisons from viewers.
One commenter wrote, "That reminds me of the books, the silo."
More background
Hall also points to the site's protective systems, including a "sniper post at top of this building," volcanic ash scrubbers, and enough diesel fuel to keep the operation going for "2 and 1/2 years."
In other words, the property sells premium living alongside extensive survival hardware.
In simple terms, the concept centers on sheltered living, backup energy, indoor food production, air filtration, and preparation for extended disruptions.
Taken together, the features offer a glimpse into what some people with nearly unlimited resources believe is worth preparing for.
What can be done?
Most households do not need — and realistically could not afford — a converted missile silo. More practical ways to improve resilience at home can also save money or reduce stress during disruptions.
Storing water, keeping shelf-stable food on hand, maintaining flashlights and battery packs, and making a plan for pets, medications, and communication can all help. Those steps are far less dramatic than a luxury bunker, but they are far more accessible.
Neighborhood support networks, local emergency alerts, and shared resources are also part of everyday preparedness.
Hall summed up his pitch to prospective buyers this way: "A lot of them when they first contact me want to build their own private bunker. And I say, 'Well, that's good, but why don't you come and look at what I've built?'"
Where can I learn more?
The sales pitch for this bunker is built around off-grid power and long-term self-sufficiency, but those same ideas come up in much more familiar home energy choices. They cover how solar holds up in harsh weather, what installation really costs, and the mistakes that can catch homeowners off guard as they plan for outages and rising bills.
• For off-grid homeowners, snow-covered solar panels can still generate meaningful winter electricity.
• At EnergySage, solar installation costs still hinge on roof, labor, and equipment choices.
• Across the rooftop market, common contract pitfalls still catch unprepared solar buyers.
• After unsustainable utility bills, one homeowner hunted for solar incentives before spending.
• Energy expert Liam Madden warned rooftop solar incentives could vanish with policy changes.
Read side by side, the articles show how backup-power planning at home overlaps with the bunker's core promise. For most readers, the practical takeaway is a clearer sense of solar costs, real-world performance, and contract risks before spending money on resilience upgrades.
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