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Home Alone mansion sells for $5.5 million after landing on market seven months earlier at a lower price

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The iconic Home Alone mansion in Chicago has officially sold for more than its asking price after first being put on the market just seven months earlier for $5.25 million.

The iconic Home Alone mansion in Chicago has officially sold for more than its asking price after first being listed just seven months earlier for $5.25 million.

The home, which is located in the suburb of Winnetka, was listed for sale in May 2024 and sold for $5.5 million. TMZ reported on Thursday.

The previous owners, Tim and Trisha Johnson, purchased the property in 2012 for about $1.5 million.

The exterior of the two-story home was featured in the classic 1990 Christmas movie starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara and John Heard.

However, the interior scenes were filmed on a soundstage built inside the New Trier High School gym not far away.

The brick mansion sits on a charming street and contains a total of five bedrooms and six bathrooms following an extension in 2018.

The iconic Home Alone mansion in Chicago has officially sold for more than its asking price after first being put on the market just seven months earlier for $5.25 million.

The home, which is located in the suburb of Winnetka, was listed for sale in May 2024 and sold for $5.5 million, TMZ reported Thursday; Macaulay Culkin seen in Home Alone (1990)

The home, which is located in the suburb of Winnetka, was listed for sale in May 2024 and sold for $5.5 million, TMZ reported Thursday; Macaulay Culkin seen in Home Alone (1990)

The family room features high ceilings and French doors that lead to a cozy backyard.

A magazine-worthy gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a built-in banquette makes for a great place to entertain.

The cozy family room and a covered porch with fireplace create havens for relaxation.

Practicality meets luxury with features like a full bathroom that leads to the backyard (easily convertible to a pool bathroom), two laundry rooms (one upstairs and one downstairs), a mudroom with storage, and an attached three-car garage. cars.

Upstairs, a luxurious master suite with jetted tub awaits, while three additional bedrooms offer comfortable space.

The penthouse was converted into a stunning junior primary suite, offering a treetop escape with a deep soaking tub and enchanting views of the neighborhood.

Going down to the basement, there is a personal gym, recreational space, state-of-the-art cinema room and bar.

An incredible indoor sports court with a regulation 3-point line offers plenty of entertainment for all ages.

The exterior of the two-story home was featured in the classic 1990 Christmas movie starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara and John Heard.

The exterior of the two-story home was featured in the classic 1990 Christmas movie starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara and John Heard.

The brick mansion sits on a charming street and contains a total of five bedrooms and six bathrooms following an extension in 2018.

The brick mansion sits on a charming street and contains a total of five bedrooms and six bathrooms following an extension in 2018.

A magazine-worthy gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a built-in banquette makes for a great place to entertain

A magazine-worthy gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a built-in banquette makes for a great place to entertain

The penthouse was converted into a stunning junior primary suite, offering a treetop escape with a deep soaking tub and lovely neighborhood views.

The penthouse was converted into a stunning junior primary suite, offering a treetop escape with a deep soaking tub and lovely neighborhood views.

Going down to the basement, there is a personal gym, recreational space, state-of-the-art cinema room and bar.

Going down to the basement, there is a personal gym, recreational space, state-of-the-art cinema room and bar.

In December, the Home Alone director talked about what kind of jobs the McAllister family could afford at the Chicago mansion.

In an interview with The Hollywood ReporterChris Columbus recalled talking to producer John Hughes about it.

“Back then, John and I had a conversation about it and decided what the jobs would be,” the filmmaker told the outlet.

He explained that Catherine O’Hara’s character, Kate, “was a very successful fashion designer.”

Columbus also shared that the mannequins Kevin (Culkin) uses in the robbery movie are a subtle clue to what he does for a living.

“The father could have worked, according to John Hughes’ own experience, in advertising, but I don’t remember what he did.”

Chris then shut down rumors that father Peter, played by John Heard, paid for the family’s lavish lifestyle through illegal means.

“It’s not organized crime, although there was a lot of organized crime in Chicago at the time,” he said flatly.

An incredible indoor multi-sports court with regulation three-point line offers plenty of entertainment for all ages.

An incredible indoor multi-sports court with regulation three-point line offers plenty of entertainment for all ages.

In December, Home Alone director Chris Columbus talked about what kind of jobs the McAllister family could afford at the Chicago mansion; Catherine O'Hara and Macaulay Culkin photographed in Home Alone

In December, Home Alone director Chris Columbus talked about what kind of jobs the McAllister family had to indulge in at the Chicago mansion; Catherine O’Hara and Macaulay Culkin photographed in Home Alone

And when the Christmas season arrives, the abode becomes a great attraction for tourists. Police presence increases around this time for fear that fans will recreate the robbery, according to TMZ.

And when the Christmas season arrives, the abode becomes a great attraction for tourists. Police presence increases around this time for fear that fans will recreate the robbery, according to TMZ.

And when the Christmas season arrives, the abode becomes a great attraction for tourists. The police presence increases at that time for fear that the fans will recreate the robbery, according to TMZ.

But Deputy Chief Dylan Majcher of the Winnetka Police Department told the outlet that no major crimes have been committed in connection with the house or the movie.

However, due to the large number of tourists wanting to take a look at the house during the Christmas season, traffic jams occur.

The Home Alone house dates back to 1920 and was previously owned by John and Cynthia Abendshien after they moved into the residence in 1988.

The couple lived at the property when the classic movie was in the process of filming.

In the sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, a luxury house was used for the film. It hit the market in 2023 for $6.7 million.

The four-bedroom Manhattan apartment was owned by Kevin’s uncle, Rob McCallister, in the 1992 film.

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