The home featured in the movie "Home Alone" is up for sale, with a price tag of $5.25 million.
The house featured in the "Home Alone" movie, spanning over 9000 square feet, was last sold in 2012 for $1,585,000, as per Zillow, a real estate marketplace. This Georgian-style property was built in 1921 and has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. It's a chance to own a piece of cinematic history, feels the Dawn McKenna Group, the real estate team handling the sale of this property. They consider it a "rare opportunity to own one of the most iconic movie residences in American pop culture."
In the iconic 1990 film, nine-year-old Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, is left at home during the holidays while his family is in Paris. The movie's plot sees Kevin enjoying his freedom by eating junk food and even sliding down the stairs. However, when he hears burglars plan to target his house, he sets up traps to keep them away.
The house is located in Winnetka, Illinois. The Dawn McKenna Group calls it a perfect representation of Chicago suburbs' classic architecture. It underwent renovation and expansion in 2018, but its "most memorable and recognizable spaces" were preserved. The property boasts a gorgeous gourmet kitchen, a hot tub, a movie theater, and a surprising indoor sports court with a three-point line.
In 2021, fans of the movie were allowed to rent the house for a night exclusively, paying $25 for the experience. They were free to feast on Chicago pizza and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, just like Kevin did in the film. Additionally, Lego created a replica of the house, consisting of 3955 pieces, at $249.99. It was marketed as a highly detailed recreation of the ground, first floor, kitchen, basement, and attic.
Several other famous homes have made their way into the multi-million-dollar market. In February 2021, Freddie Mercury's former West London residence was listed for £30 million ($38 million). Additionally, the house featured in the 1984 horror classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street" was up for sale in Los Angeles for $3.25 million.
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The home's high-end renovations and expansions have given it a luxury style, emphasizing its value as a potential investment. A prospective buyer could enjoy hosting extravagant events in the property's opulent spaces, like the movie theater and indoor sports court.
Source: edition.cnn.com
