Where Is The House From “Home Alone”?

Have you ever wondered: “Where is the house from Home Alone?” If so, you’re not alone, and we at Peerspace have the answer ahead!

The titular home in “Home Alone” is in many ways a character in itself, as a large proportion of the movie takes place there. You may be wondering, then, “Where is the house from ‘Home Alone’?” Keep reading and we’ll provide the in-depth answer to that question as well as list a few comparable options available as hourly rental creative spaces through Peerspace, the largest online marketplace of its kind. 

What is “Home Alone”?

“Home Alone” is one of the most beloved family comedies of the 1990s (and still has plenty of fans today!). It stars the now-famous Macaulay Culkin as an eight-year-old boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind at his home by his family during the holidays.

At first, Kevin is delighted to be left at home alone. But soon, a pair of burglars try to rob his home, and Kevin has to outwit the two thieves with a series of complicated booby traps. 

So, where is the house from “Home Alone” located?

You may or may not have guessed this if you’re familiar with the city, but the most general answer to the question “Where is the house from ‘Home Alone’?” is that it’s in Chicago – specifically, the suburbs of Chicago. To get a little bit more specific, according to this piece in the Washington Post, it’s in the suburb of Winnetka, Illinois and the specific address is 671 Lincoln Avenue. 

The house is not only well-known for its central place in the movie “Home Alone,” but it’s also a major tourist attraction. As one visitor described visiting the house: “It’s very great, it was like a child[hood] dream . . . Every year before Christmas we see this film, and it was like a dream to see this house.” Even though tons of people visit the home, especially around the holidays, it is actually home to a real family as well: “A real family lives there today, and there’s a small fence that keeps out brazen fans.”

This classic, picturesque house at 671 Lincoln Avenue had the effect of projecting the American suburban ideal out into the larger world. Interestingly, as a European visitor to the house put it: “When we were little we all dreamed of these really pretty suburban American houses, and I think a lot of that came from films like this one.” 

Home rentals like “Home Alone” you can rent on Peerspace

Unfortunately, the house from “Home Alone” is occupied by a family that actually lives there. They do not offer it up for rental to anyone who might want to use it for filming projects of their own. However, if you want to book a house like 671 Lincoln Ave. that is available for rent, there are plenty of options out there! Focusing on homes in Chicago (since that’s the location of the house from “Home Alone”), we’ll list a few of them as examples to inspire you:

Suburban Modern Historic home in Hinsdale, Illinois

This beautiful, tasteful home is also located in a suburb of Chicago, just like 671 Lincoln Ave. It is quite a bit fancier than Kevin’s house, but it’s got the same inviting and lived-in feel because a family with several children actually lives here. The house has gorgeous natural light, a new pool, a spacious bright white kitchen, and several bedrooms. You can see that it’s been featured on numerous websites for a reason!

As one reviewer who booked a production here described her experience: “Reem was a phenomenal host! She was so inviting and happy to show us around before our Photoshoot started. Her space has a ton of rooms for esthetic photography, all our pictures came out fantastic because of her interiors … My photographer & I could not stop talking about how beautiful the space was! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality Instagram pictures/content.”

Beautiful Single Family Residential Production Space in Chicago

This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom single-family home is ideal for movies, commercials, TV shows, and other productions. It also has a homey, welcoming feel that makes it comparable to the house in “Home Alone.”

And it is located in the beautiful residential Chicago suburb of Elmwood Park, which is also the location of Oprah Winfrey’s previous estate! Measuring 3,000 square feet and costing only about $150 per hour, this space is an amazing find and an incredible deal. 

Roff Home – Award-Winning Historic 1868 Victorian Italianate Home

This home won the 2020 award for historic preservation from the Richard Driehaus Foundation and Landmarks Illinois. It’s also a house that is an unbelievable steal – only about $90 an hour. Having been built in 1868, it went through a 15-year renovation that restored it to prime condition. Not only is the house itself more than 2,600 square feet, but it also has five acres of additional grounds that you can explore, as well.

Plus, if you’re not easily scared, the history of the house happens to be totally fascinating: “This home comes with history: it was built by a family of Spiritualists and it is the site of the case of the ‘Watseka Wonder,’ a bizarre case of healing through possession that took place at the home in 1878.”

Where is the house from “Home Alone”? Conclusion

Now you know the answer to the question “Where is the house from ‘Home Alone’?” Plus, you also have a bunch of options to choose from as comparable houses and filming locations available to rent through Peerspace.

Fun fact: there’s since been a modern remake of “Home Alone,” “Home Sweet Home Alone,” and it stars Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, and Ellie Kemper. Maybe this would make a fun double feature with the original “Home Alone”! 

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