The house in Home Alone is one of the most famous in cinema. There is no doubt. In the Christmas classic released in November 1990, an 8-year-old boy has to defend it from two thieves at Christmas and takes advantage of all its angles to make his life impossible.
Let’s remember that Kevin, the protagonist played by Macaulay Culkinhe is left alone in the villa when his family forgets him during a trip to France.
Almost all the events of the quintessential Christmas classic of millennials They happen in that house, so millions of viewers know it very well.
Curiosities about Home Alone’s house
The villa is a recommended stop on Tripadvisor for those who wish to visit it Winnetka, Illinois, United States. Its address is 671 Lincoln Ave.
One person who visited in September 2022 wrote: “A return to childhood… The house where the movie Home Alone was filmed. You can only see it from the outside because it’s a private house, but it’s worth it.”
Chris Colombothe director of the film, tried to be faithful to what he had written John Hughes in the script: a house that served for the stunts and that was visually attractive, “warm and menacing at the same time”.
The Winnetka house was used primarily for the exterior facade, living room, and grand staircase in the foyer. The rest of the interior shots of the scenes taking place inside the house were filmed in an abandoned school in the city, where the production constructed a two-story building.
According to Zillow, the mansion has six bedrooms and six bathrooms. While no one can stay overnight because it’s a private home, it’s worth noting that in 2021, Airbnb has included staying there as a one-time event.
At the time of filming, those living in the house were the Abendshien, a family who met the location manager when he lived elsewhere.
At the start of filming, the Abendshiens stayed in an apartment rented by the production, but a few days later they decided to return and slept for the remainder of the four-month shoot in the second-floor master suite.
The family moved out of the property in 2012, when they were able to sell it 1,585 million dollars. Today, Zillow estimates it to be worth around $2.3 million, while Realtor.com estimates it to be worth around $1,942.
The current owners are not known to appear on camera or give notes, so little is known about them.
Source: Clarin
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