One of the most iconic homes in cinema is finally off the market. The Home Alone house—as seen in the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin—has officially sold for $5.5 million, per People.
Located in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, Illinois, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom dwelling first hit the market in May 2024 with an asking price of $5.25 million. An offer was made a week after it was listed. The famous pad then went under contingency, meaning an agreement would be reached once certain conditions (like inspections and financing) were finalized. The sale was reportedly marked as pending in December 2024, the house’s listing agents, Dawn McKenna and Katie Moor of Coldwell Banker Realty, tell People.
Home Alone follows the hijinks of 8-year-old Kevin McCallister, who was mistakenly left home alone after his family went on Christmas vacation abroad. Since its debut over three decades ago, the property has become a beloved landmark.
The residence was built in 1921 and still sports the same red brick exteriors and wrought-iron gate fans will remember, though it has undergone a slew of renovations over the years. However, the dwelling’s previous longtime owners, Tim and Trisha Johnson, were careful not to alter aspects featured in the movie. The couple purchased the property in 2012 for $1.58 million and opted to maintain the foyer staircase, living room, and dining room over the years to preserve its movie magic.
An additional 5,100 square feet of space have been tacked onto the home since its turn on screen, bringing it to a total of 9,126 square feet. Its new features include a revamped gourmet kitchen, a basement, and an enclosed porch with a dual-sided fireplace. It also comes packed with luxury amenities, among them, a fully-equipped gym and a seven-seat home theater with a bar. Other highlights include a junior primary bedroom in the former attic space, an indoor sports court, two laundry rooms, a second living room, and a heated three-car garage.
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“We’re thrilled with the way this home captured everyone’s attention and hearts due to its well-deserved place in cinematic history and the timeless holiday memories it evokes,” the home’s listing agents told People in a statement.
While the identity of the new owner has yet to be revealed, Culkin previously admitted that he considered purchasing the fictional home “just for giggles.” While he never planned to move in himself, Culkin says he considered transforming the home into a “movie fun house” where fans could reenact scenes from the film.
