Current:Home > FinanceThis house from 'Home Alone' is for sale. No, not that one. -FundPrime
This house from 'Home Alone' is for sale. No, not that one.
View
Date:2025-04-14 21:04:11
A house featured in the cult-classic "Home Alone" is for sale − but it's not the one where Kevin McCallister fought off robbers while his family vacationed in France.
The home on the market is located at 681 Lincoln Ave. in Winnetka, Illinois, which is to the left of the well-known McCallister home in the 1990 movie. The neighboring home makes a cameo in the franchise as the house of "Old Man" Marley in the first film. It is listed for $3.79 million, according to the listing on the real estate agent's website.
The three-story home features six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. It sits on two-thirds of an acre and has an in-ground pool, putting green and half a basketball court. There are several patios, a screened-in porch, balcony, two staircases to the second floor and in-law suite, per the listing. It was built in 1898.
Annika Valdiserri, broker for a Chicago-based real estate agency @properties, initially listed the home at $4.19 million in July, she told USA TODAY. Before that, the last time the home was on the market was in 2014, listed at $2.87 million. Valdiserri said the current owners have lived in the home since 2003.
Valdiserri said the listing is taking a "break over the holidays," meaning it will only be available to brokers, not available on consumer sites like Zillow, through the end of January.
Buy that dream house:See the best mortgage lenders
The official "Home Alone" house, next door at 671 Lincoln Ave., was also listed for sale this year − $5.25 million in May. Coldwell Banker Realty broker Kathryn Moor confirmed with USA TODAY on Wednesday that the home is pending sale.
Take a look at the 'Home Alone' house for sale
Want to take a sneak peek at the home for sale? Here are a few photos of the home's exterior and interior:
Home designed by legendary Chicago architect
For Valdiserri, more special than the "Home Alone" cameo is the fact that the home was designed by Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall. Marshall was known for his use of ornate and grandiose designs, which often features intricate details and luxurious materials, according to the Benjamin Marshall Society.
Marshall designed notable Chicago buildings like The Blackstone Hotel on Michigan Avenue and East Lake Shore Drive District, according to the Benjamin Marshall Society. He also designed hotels, residences, theaters and factory plants. Though the majority of his work was done in Chicago, Marshall also designed buildings in New York and Los Angeles.
Valdiserri said the home at 681 Lincoln Ave. is only one of two in Winnetka designed by Marshall.
How to watch 'Home Alone' this holiday season
The 1990 family comedy "Home Alone" is available for streaming on the following platforms:
- Disney+ (with subscription)
- YouTube ($3.99 to rent and $14.99 to buy)
- AppleTV+ (with subscription)
- Amazon Prime Video ($3.99 to rent and $9.99 to buy)
- Sling TV (with subscription)
- Google Play Movie ($3.99 to rent and $14.99 to buy)
- Fandango at Home ($3.99 to rent and $9.99 to buy)
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Follow her on X and Instagram @gretalcross. Story idea? Email her at gcross@gannett.com.
Disclaimer: The copyright of this article belongs to the original author. Reposting this article is solely for the purpose of information dissemination and does not constitute any investment advice. If there is any infringement, please contact us immediately. We will make corrections or deletions as necessary. Thank you.
veryGood! (53)
Related
- Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
- MLS opening week schedule: Messi, Inter Miami kick off 2024 season vs. Real Salt Lake
- 'Dune: Part Two' nails the dismount in the conclusion(?) of the sweeping sci-fi saga
- Ghost gun manufacturer agrees to stop sales to Maryland residents
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- 'Hotel California' trial: What to know criminal case over handwritten Eagles lyrics
- 11 years later, still no end to federal intervention in sight for New Orleans police
- Dolly Parton spills on Cowboys cheerleader outfit, her iconic look: 'A lot of maintenance'
- Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett
- You Might've Missed Meghan Markle's Dynamic New Hair Transformation
Ranking
- Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
- Kentucky Senate supports constitutional change to restrict end-of-term gubernatorial pardon powers
- MLB jersey controversy: MLBPA says players are 'frustrated' and want it fixed before season
- 11 years later, still no end to federal intervention in sight for New Orleans police
- Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
- Ewen MacIntosh, actor on British sitcom 'The Office,' dies at 50: Ricky Gervais pays tribute
- When does tax season end in 2024? Here's when you should have your taxes filed this year.
- Businessman Eric Hovde enters Wisconsin U.S. Senate race to unseat Democrat Tammy Baldwin
Recommendation
Buckingham Palace staff under investigation for 'bar brawl'
What is the birthstone for March? There's actually 2. Get to know the spring month's gems.
NBC Sports California hiring Harry Caray's great-grandson as A's play-by-play voice
Michigan Republicans plan dueling conventions for presidential nomination as turmoil continues
Retirement planning: 3 crucial moves everyone should make before 2025
Should Caitlin Clark stay at Iowa or go to WNBA? How about the Olympics? It's complicated
Death Valley — the driest place in the U.S. — home to temporary lake after heavy rain
Republican DA asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide abortion lawsuit without lower court ruling