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Home Alone House to Be Restored to Classic Charm

12/26/2025

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The Home Alone house in Winnetka, Illinois, from the 1990 film, is undergoing renovations to restore its original charm after backlash to a modern redesign.
The new owners purchased the property for $5.25 million and aim to recreate the warm interior seen in the 1990 film.
Project manager Scott Price emphasizes restoring the inviting atmosphere.
John Abendshien, the previous owner, sold the property in 2012 for $1.6 million and later wrote a memoir.

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Story summary

The Home Alone house in Winnetka, Illinois, from the 1990 film, is undergoing renovations to restore its original charm after backlash to a modern redesign.
The new owners purchased the property for $5.25 million and aim to recreate the warm interior seen in the 1990 film.
Project manager Scott Price emphasizes restoring the inviting atmosphere.
John Abendshien, the previous owner, sold the property in 2012 for $1.6 million and later wrote a memoir.