Where is Rex Heuermann's house?

GILGO Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann has been making headlines since his July 13, 2023, arrest.

As a result, reporters and true crime buffs have flocked to the suspected killer's house, causing many to wonder where it's located.

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Where is Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann's house?

Between 1996 and 2011, the bodies of more than two dozen people were found at Long Island's Gilgo Beach.

Police had been investigating the crimes for years, but it wasn't until 2023 that they were able to make an arrest.

On July 13, 2023, Rex Heuermann was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello.

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, Heuermann was charged with a fourth murder. He was charged in Riverhead, New York, in connection with Maureen Brainard-Barnes' death.

Heuermann resided approximately five miles from the beach, at a red house on First Avenue in Massapequa Park, which has since become a disturbing tourist attraction.

"I couldn’t wait to see it. I’m so into this thing," Scarlett Fascetti told The New York Times after traveling 30 miles to see Heuermann's house.

Heuermann lived at the residence for nearly 30 years prior to his arrest with his wife, Asa Ellerup, who has filed for divorce, and their two grown children.

What was discovered in the house?

During the Gilgo Beach murder investigation, authorities issued a search warrant on Heuermann's home.

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They discovered approximately 300 guns, but the New York City-based architect only had 92 permits, according to the New York Post.

"He had an arsenal in a vault that he had downstairs,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison told Fox News.

"It’s concerning, regarding the guns being registered or legal or not. That’s something we’re still taking a look at.

"Anytime somebody has that type of arsenal, we have some concerns,” Harrison added.

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Is Rex Heuermann's house being sold?

Because of the popularity of Heuermann's home, police have had to start cracking down on visitors by issuing tickets, according to The New York Post.

They have also had to put the property under 24-hour video surveillance.

As a result, Heuermann's neighbors have expressed concerns for their safety, and in an attempt to remedy the situation, the village has started gathering the proper paperwork to buy the property.

"Legally, we’re getting everything lined up so the village is prepared to move forward when the time comes," village Mayor Daniel Pearl said at a community meeting, via The Post.

During a discussion with the outlet, Peal said that the village "isn’t interested in owning private homes," but said it's "one option."

Ideally, he would like to see the property be torn down.

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"Right now we’re concerned with having people come in to try to look at this house, trampling neighbors’ lawns…and snapping photos in front of their homes," Pearl said.

At this time, it is not known when or if a sale will occur.

A timeline of the Gilgo Beach murders

A community on Long Island, New York, was left looking for answers after the remains of numerous people were found in Gilgo Beach. This is a timeline of events that led to the arrest of suspect Rex Heuermann.

April 1996: The first remains were found in connection to the Gilgo Beach murders. Authorities referred to the victim as "Fire Island Jane Doe."

November 2000: The remains of a woman were found in Manorville, New York. The victim was named "Manorville Jane Doe."

July 2007: Maureen Brainard-Barnes goes missing.

July 2009: Melissa Barthelemy goes missing.

May 2010: Shannan Gilbert vanishes. She called the police before she went missing.

June 2010: Megan Waterman goes missing.

September 2010: Amber Lynn Costello disappears.

December 2010: The remains of Melissa Barthelemy are found by investigators in Gilgo Beach. The investigators were searching for Shannan Gilbert at the time. Later, investigators found three other bodies which were wrapped in burlap at Gilgo Beach. Authorities announced a serial killer may have murdered the females.

January 2011: The remains were identified as Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, Amber Lynn Costello, and Maureen Brainard-Barnes.

March 2011: Human remains are found near Gilgo Beach.

April 2011: The bodies of three other victims were found near Gilgo Beach. Two other victims were found near Jones Beach, about five miles from where the other bodies were found near Gilgo Beach.

November 2011: The Suffolk County Police Department announces the victims found near Gilgo Beach were most likely sex workers. They believe one person may be responsible for the murders.

December 2011: The remains of Shannan Gilbert were found in Gilgo Beach.

December 2015: The FBI joins the probe into the murders.

May 2020: The remains of Manorville Jane Doe were identified as Valerie Mack.

July 13, 2023: Authorities announce the arrest of Rex Heuermann. The suspect was arrested in Manhattan. He was charged with the deaths of Amber Lynn Costello, Melissa Barthelemy, and Megan Waterman. He was named the prime suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes. Heuermann pleaded not guilty.

October 18, 2023: Attorney John Ray says new evidence has connected Heuermann to victims Shannan Gilbert and Karen Vergata.

January 16, 2024: Heuermann was charged with the murder of a fourth Gilgo Beach victim, Maureen Brainard-Barnes.