The Chula Vista residence of May "Maya" Millete, a mother of three who vanished in early 2021, has been put on the market with a listing price of $1.3 million. Nearly four years since her disappearance, the home where Maya resided with her family is drawing attention not just for its spacious living quarters but also as a sad reminder of the tragedy that befell the Millete family.
According to a CBS8 report, the sale of the property comes as Larry Millete, Maya's husband and the accused murderer in her case, awaits his trial set for July 2025, which has been subject to multiple delays. Neighbors have noted the home's vacancy since the couple's children were transferred to the custody of Maya's sister, Maricris Drouaillet, more than three months ago.
The move to sell the house arises from a probate court settlement, which stipulates that the proceeds, after settling expenses, will be divided equally between Larry Millete and a conservator representing Maya's estate, as detailed by court documents cited by CBS8. The listing is poignant, marking an unceremonious milestone in a case that has yet to find closure with the resolution of Maya's whereabouts.
An online listing for the home highlights features such as solar panels, dual staircases, and an expansive low-maintenance lot. The Zillow listing describes the property as a "spacious home in a newer community," with additional amenities including "a large loft adjacent to the master suite." According to an NBC San Diego article, the house was valued at around $1.24 million last August, aligning with the half-estimated value listed in conservatorship court documents.
The home's listing follows the appointment of Kaitlyn Welling as conservator by Judge Olga Alvarez to address financial issues, including foreclosure proceedings, tied to Maya's estate. "It is believed that the proposed conservatee, May T. Millete, also known as Maya Millete, was murdered in January of 2021," the court papers claim, underscoring the grim circumstances surrounding the estate sale. As per the conservatorship ruling, proceeds from the sale will be placed in a blocked account due to uncertainty regarding entitlements, as Maya, the conservatee, has been missing since January 2021. NBC San Diego notes that police efforts, including dozens of search parties and investigative visits to the residence, have so far failed to uncover Maya's fate.
Beyond the mechanics of real estate transactions, the listing of the Millete home on Paseo Los Gatos carries the weight of an unresolved criminal case and a family left in disarray. Larry Millete's trial and the continuing search for Maya will undoubtedly keep this house and her memory in the public eye in the coming months.
