‘The Goonies’ home in Oregon sold to super-fan of the film after being listed at $1.63 million
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The iconic house from Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film ‘The Goonies’ has been sold to a super fan of the movie less than a week after it hit the market.
Property records indicate the owners accepted an offer for the Astoria, Oregon home just six days after it was listed for $1.65 million.
“After word got out that the property was for sale, we received multiple offers, at the asking price and higher, and have a full backing offer,” says Jordan Miller of L. Scott Real Estate.
According to Miller, the new owner “promises to preserve and protect the monument” as he is a huge fan of the coming-of-age movie.
The name of the new owner is expected to be released in January, when the sale of the house is finalized. miller said oregonlive.com the man describes himself as a ‘serial entrepreneur’.
The 2,000-square-foot home featured in the 1985 classic The Goonies has been listed for sale for $1.65 million.
The house, which is now owned by Sandi Preston, was recently restored before it hit the market.
A frame from the 1985 film showing the front of the house looks much the same as it does now.
In a written statement shared by Miller, the new buyer said he hopes to preserve the integrity of the house and reintroduce some fun aspects of the movie.
“Of course, no one goes in unless they do the truffle mix,” he jokes in his written statement.
The local news outlet also reported that vendor Sandi Preston plans to hand out some of the movie memorabilia she has collected from fans over the years.
Additionally, the original furnishings of the home, which was built in 1896, may also be sold to the new owner at 368 38th Street.
The estate agent said the new owner saw the film when it first came out in 1985 with his mother, brother, sister and their friend, Mikey, and considers himself a die-hard ‘Goonie’.
“My childhood friendships were, and continue to be, critical to my development and success,” he told Miller.
Childhood friendships may also stay strong, as Miller said a friend of the new owner recently bought the property next door, which had been listed for $555,000.
Preston has gone through phases of allowing and banning fans from coming to view the house.
In 2015, a blue tarp appeared on parts of the house, and the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce began discouraging visitors.
‘Buying this house is a big step in proving that your dreams can come true with the right friends around you. You don’t have to be rich to achieve your dreams, but you do need a strong support group, honesty and a desire for adventure.’
He said that he believes that the true meaning of being a ‘Goonie’ is to be a fierce and protective friend to the very end.
The new owner told the realtor he sees the sale as a way to relive his childhood and embrace the “almost daily Oregon fog that can turn into pure sunshine or a cozy day on the coast.”
When asked what he’s most excited about the property, he said he can’t wait to “live at the Goon Docks.”
An aerial shot of The Goonies’ house in white, 368 38th Street, and neighboring properties
The official sale comes just weeks after DailyMail.com reported that the owners had received a large number of calls and inquiries about the listing.
“Within 72 hours of listing, the world is showing exactly how much of an impact this film has had on hearts and minds over the years,” Miller said in an interview.
“People from many countries and all walks of life are calling to ask how they can be the next owners of this iconic property,” Miller said in November.
The cast of the film finds a map in the attic of the house (left) and stands on its historic front porch (right)
Fans of the film have flocked to the private residence since the film was first released in 1985.
At one point, Preston had to cut off access to the house after fans visited the house en masse for the 30th anniversary.
A blue tarp appeared on parts of the home and the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce began discouraging visitors, the newspaper said. The city also posted signs prohibiting parking on 38th Street.
The Goonies have long been celebrated in Astoria: In 2010, then-Mayor Willis Van Dusen made June 7 a city holiday, calling it Goonie Day.
Until last year, the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce even hosted an event every five years to celebrate the film.
A distinctive staircase from the film leads to the attic, which is now one of the house’s four bedrooms.
The home’s history has certainly added to its value, as the same broker is selling a similar property next door and listing for $550,000.
Certain rooms have views of the Atlantic Ocean
The four-bedroom house has two bathrooms and a dining room.
It’s been a good year for moviegoers looking to buy iconic homes from 1980s movies.
Around the same time that ‘The Goonies’ house was listed, the house featured in the classic 1983 film, ‘A Christmas Story,’ hit the market in Cleveland, Ohio.
The house, located in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, was built in 1895 and extensively remodeled to create the well-known Christmas movie set.
Last purchased on eBay in 2004, the owners quickly restored the property and turned it into a tourist hotspot.
Superfans have even had the chance to stay in Ralphie and Randy’s room and Bumpus’ House overnight, leaving some fans hoping the new owners will keep up the tradition.
“Praying for someone who loves the movie enough to buy the whole thing and keep it going,” one person wrote on social media. “I’m so glad I got to spend the night at the house.”
The iconic house from the 1983 classic A Christmas Story is up for sale after becoming a tourist attraction in Cleveland, Ohio.
The house was built in 1895 and was extensively remodeled to create the well-known Christmas movie set.
The house underwent an extensive remodel prior to its filming and release in 1983.