The Eye-Watering Prices of the Homes Seen in Iconic Movies


Christmas movies are filled with enchanting homes that make us wish we could step inside and experience the holiday magic firsthand, but it may surprise you to learn the staggering amounts they’re worth. While some of the grand homes in films are fictional, others are charming homes that are more attainable than you think. Film fans hoping to learn more about the iconic homes from their favorite Christmas movies can read the list below.

 

Home Alone: The McCallister family home in Winnetka, Illinois, about 20 miles outside of Chicago, is a popular tourist attraction valued at $5.25 million. It features a heated garage, a private parking bay, and a primary suite with gas fireplace, a walk-in closet, and a marble spa bath.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York: The 4,776-square-foot townhouse featured in the sequel to Home Alone is located between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue and at $5.7 million is the most expensive house featured in the Home Alone series.

The Holiday: Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet portrayed Amanda and Iris respectively in the iconic Christmas film, The Holiday. Amanda’s elegant mansion in Los Angeles is actually an estate in San Marino that features 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a spa, paddle tennis court and a rose garden. Spanning over 10,300 square feet, it’s valued at around $12 million. The English cottage that Iris stayed in, however, is not real. The exterior was build on a field after producers couldn’t find a suitable existing home. The interior of the cottage was filmed on a set in LA.

Trading Places: In Trading Places, wealthy executive Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd) and street-smart hustler Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) are part of a bet by two successful brokers. Winthorpe is framed for a crime, while Valentine is put in his position by the two scheming brokers. Before he's framed, Aykroyd's character lived in a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The home, which is two doors west of the Rosenbach Museum and Library, is valued at $6.95 million.

The Family Stone: Starring Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker, The Family stone centers around the shenanigans of a family and a woman hoping to impress her boyfriend’s parents. The Stone family’s house is located in Riverside, Conn., and is valued at $4.3 million.