Macaulay Culkin Talks $5.5M Sale of Famous Home Alone Home

The iconic Home Alone house in Winnetka, Illinois, has sold for $5.5 million — and Macaulay Culkin had something to say about it!

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The McCallister residence, featured in the 1990 Christmas classic Home Alone, remains one of the most recognizable movie homes in the world.

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Listed in May 2024 for $5.25 million, the house sold above asking price in January 2025, closing at $5.5 million.

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Macaulay Culkin joked he considered buying the home “just for giggles” to turn it into a “movie fun house” for fans.

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Despite his playful idea, Culkin decided against buying due to his focus on family and personal priorities.

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The $5.5M sale proves the Home Alone home’s enduring charm and cultural significance for fans worldwide.

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