What the Iconic 'Home Alone' House Looks Like Today

Decades after Kevin McCallister's antics, the iconic "Home Alone" house has undergone an update, sparking reactions from longtime fans.

The famed red-brick house that served as the unforgettable backdrop to the 1990s holiday classic "Home Alone" has officially sold for $5.5 million.

The five-bedroom, six-bathroom property, located in Winnetka, Illinois, first hit the market in May 2024 and went under contract shortly thereafter, capturing the attention of both movie lovers and real estate enthusiasts.

Listing agents Dawn McKenna and Katie Moor of Coldwell Banker Realty confirmed the pending sale in December 2024, telling People, "We're thrilled with the way this home captured everyone's attention and hearts due to its well-deserved place in cinematic history and the timeless holiday memories it evokes."

Initially built in 1921, the 9,126-square-foot home is tucked behind a wrought-iron gate on a tree-lined street. While its iconic exterior — known from the film — remains mostly intact, the interior has undergone significant renovations, a fact that triggered a wave of emotional reactions across social media.

Some fans lamented the transformation. One Instagrammer asked, "What did the last owners do?? The owners before the last owners updated it but kept the charm. Now it's so stale and generic 😢." Another echoed the sentiment, writing, "It doesn't look familiar to me cuz y'all ruined it by taking out all the charm."

"So basically ruined our childhoods along with the original house. 🤦🏾‍♂️" read another comment, while one person wrote, "How dare you ruin it?!" Another quipped sarcastically, "What a beautiful hospital."

Others took aim at the visuals, claiming even the outside felt changed. "Not even the exterior looks the same. 😒" Another commented. A viewer added, "I get modernized and get rid of the 90s wallpaper but...this could.have been tastefully done instead of just whitewashed [sic]."

Despite the backlash, some commenters appreciated the renovation work and defended the changes. One Instagrammer responded, "Beautiful renovation! Amazed w the space for the 🏀court. && everyone who's upset about the renovation- they left the exterior alone. The exterior is all that was filmed in the actual movie. Interior was a set. So the charm is still there👍🏼💚 [sic]."

Others highlighted personal favorite features. One fan said, "It was the basement that was scary not the attic! Amazing house [sic] 🔥🙌🏼." Another gushed, "What's that beautiful wall paint color?!! 😍" while a third shared, "What a special home. ❤️😍👏"

The sale of the "Home Alone" house brings new ownership to one of cinema's most beloved holiday locations. While the exterior remains a nostalgic time capsule, the updated interior reflects contemporary tastes, dividing longtime fans but also introducing the home to a new era.

Step inside the iconic house from "Home Alone" — here's the new look: