He hurried to the house only to be disappointed to find that it was empty.

There are various reasons why a house may be left vacant.

I saw at a glance that the empty house was badly in need of repair.

Apparently that shabby flat is vacant.

They were vacant apartments or homes.

The empty house was full of dust.

The house is not occupied now.

The shabby flat is vacant.

That house appears deserted.

The house next door has been empty for many years.