3.14% 20Pineview: The Abandoned City That Never Recovered

Population: 0

Founded: 1982

Abandoned: 2015

Reason for Abandonment: The city's sole industry, Pine-Flavored Bubblegum Manufacturing, went bankrupt due to a combination of factors, including a lack of demand, poor quality control, and a union dispute over the use of 'gum-based' union dues.

Key Statistics

Unemployment Rate: 100%

Median Household Income: $0

Median Home Value: -$10,000 (yes, you read that right, negative)

Most popular food item: Canned SpaghettiOs (a nod to the city's former glory)

Learn more about the lost children of Pineview

Investment Opportunities

We're looking for investors brave (or foolhardy) enough to try their hand at reviving this once-thriving metropolis. If you're willing to take a risk, we might just be able to get you in on the ground floor.

Browse our listings of abandoned properties

Funny Stories from the Past

In 1998, the city's mayor was caught in a compromising position with a city bus.

In 2001, the city council tried to pass a resolution to make Pineview's official language 'Pine-ish'

Read more about the time we found a functioning pinata in the city's abandoned city hall