Home Alone Mansion Sells for Record Price

The famous mansion featured in the movie “Home Alone” has sold for $5.5 million, above the asking price of $5.25 million.

Home Alone Mansion Sells for Record Price The Illinois mansion was first listed for sale in May 2024 by owners Tim and Trisha Johnson, who purchased it in 2012 for $1.585 million. After extensive renovations in 2018, the couple added several improvements such as a sports court, a game room and a state-of-the-art movie theater, while preserving the brick exterior that made it world-famous in the 1990 classic film.

Historical background of the palace and its use in the film Although the film only showed the exterior of the mansion, the interior was not suitable for filming due to its small size. So, the filmmakers built an entire interior inside a nearby abandoned school to recreate the adventures of Kevin McCallister and the conflicts that took place between him and the two thieves. The Georgian-style mansion, built in 1921, has 9,126 square feet of space and has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Its location on Lincoln Avenue in the heart of the upscale Winnetka suburb of Chicago adds to its value and appeal.

A cultural and historical icon in the world of cinema. The Home Alone mansion is a pop culture icon, having witnessed some of the most memorable moments in the film starring Macaulay Culkin and Catherine O’Hara. The fact that the mansion has only been sold twice since the film’s release speaks volumes about its sentimental and historical value. Over the years, the mansion has become a favorite destination for fans of the film and a landmark in American cinema history. Its sale at such a high price reflects its continued popularity and the public’s appreciation for the memories it has created.