The iconic 'Home Alone' house has been sold for $5.5 million, exceeding the asking price. The 9,126-square-foot Georgian home features several original elements from the film, including the front door and central staircase. The new owners are excited to be stewards of the home and its cinematic history.
The Chicago-area house from ‘Home Alone' just sold for $5.5 million—take a look inside: It's ‘one of the most Googled houses in the world'For the first time in over a decade, the iconic"Home Alone" house has new owners.for $5.25 million. After just a week on the market, sellers received a $5.5 million offer — about $250,000 over the asking price. The sale was only recently finalized.
"It's one of the most Googled houses in the world, and it's in one of the most iconic movies, but when you're in the home, it really feels like a family and friends gathering place," McKenna says.671 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka, Illinois 60093 sold for $5.5 million.
Part of the home's expansion included adding a sun-drenched family room with walls of French doors that open up to the backyard. The house also has a heated three-car garage. "Like everybody else, they love the significance of the home and its place in cinematic history. They understand that and embrace that. That said, the home and all the wonderful renovations and the expansion of the home also played into their decision," she adds."They want to be stewards of the home for a long time to come."The sale was also set to include a large Kevin Lego figure that Lego gifted to the previous owners.
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