- Fans of Modern Family could spend £9,320,768 to live like some of their favourite characters as Jay and Gloria’s LA home has been revealed as the most expensive property in pop culture
- The Gallagher home from Shameless US is named the most affordable fictional home, with a market value of £100,942
- The study uses Zoopla and Zillow to estimate the market value of each home featured on various film and TV sites
In a new study conducted by flooring specialists, Mr Sander, the most expensive homes from 55 popular tv shows and films have been named. Using data from property websites like Zoopla and Zillow, alongside various TV and film sources, the study pinpointed the fictional homes with the highest estimated current market values.
Pop culture has a huge impact on tourism and travel, as many people hope to visit locations featured in their favourite films and TV shows. This study looks to figure out which fictional homes hold the highest value as destinations for fans.
Ranking as the most expensive home on the list is Jay and Gloria’s LA home from the popular sitcom Modern Family. Currently, the home is estimated to have a market value of £9,320,768, and would cost £36,044 in monthly rent payments
Second in the ranking is Amanda’s LA mansion from Christmas film The Holiday, which can be found in San Marino, Los Angeles. The estimated market value for this property is £8,672,974 and can be rented out for £33,369 per month.
The Banks’ mansion from the 90’s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is ranked as the third most expensive property, with an estimated market value of £8,242,775 and a rental price of £24,408 per month.
Ranking fourth is Sarah Cameron’s family home from Netflix show Outer Banks, located in Charleston, South Carolina. Its estimated market value is £6,991,009 and estimated monthly rent is £32,965.
In fifth place is the Baker family’s second home in Cheaper by the Dozen, which is in Los Angeles, rather than Evanston, Illinois where the film is set. The market value of this home is estimated at £6,495,026, with rent costing £25,179 per month.
Rounding out the top ten are Holly’s apartment from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, valued at £5,994,476; the Cohen residence from The OC at £5,769,043; the Tanner home from Full House at £5,118,100; Joe’s London apartment from You Season 4 at £4,864,000; and finally, the Hillard home from Mrs. Doubtfire, valued at £4,267,471.
The ten most expensive homes from TV and film
Film/Show | Location | Market Value | Monthly Rent |
Modern Family (Jay & Gloria’s) | Los Angeles, California | £9,320,768 | £36,044 |
The Holiday (Amanda’s Home) | San Marino, California | £8,672,974 | £33,369 |
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Bank’s Residence) | Los Angeles, California | £8,242,775 | £24,408 |
Outer Banks (Sarah Cameron’s home) | Charleston, South Carolina | £6,991,009 | £32,965 |
Cheaper by the Dozen (New home) | Los Angeles, California | £6,495,026 | £25,179 |
Breakfast at Tiffany’s | New York City, New York | £5,994,476 | £26,010 |
The OC (Cohen Residence) | Malibu, California | £5,769,043 | £22,419 |
Full House | San Francisco, California | £5,118,100 | £14,997 |
You S4, (Joe’s Apartment) | London, UK | £4,864,000 | £16,550 |
Mrs. Doubtfire (Family Home) | San Francisco, California | £4,267,471 | £14,926 |
At the opposite end of the ranking, the Gallagher house from Shameless US emerges as the most affordable fictional home, with an estimated market value of £100,942 and a rental cost of £1,455.
Ranking just before this is the Parker home from popular festive film A Christmas Story. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the home has an estimated market value cost of £148,623 and would cost £1,090 in monthly rent payments.
Walter White’s home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as seen in Breaking Bad, ranks as the third most affordable home, with a market value of £280,007 and a rental cost of £1,416.
The fourth most inexpensive home is Harry Potter’s childhood home in Bracknell, Berkshire, which has an estimated market value of £544,000 and would cost the average renter £1,950 per month.
Pam and Mick’s house from the popular TV show Gavin and Stacey ranks as the fifth most affordable home. Located in Dinas Powys, Wales, this house is estimated to cost around £591,000 to buy and approximately £1,900 per month to rent.
The ten least expensive homes from tv and film
Film/TV Show | Location | Market Value | Monthly Rent |
Shameless US (Gallagher Home) | Chicago, Illinois | £100,942 | £1,455 |
A Christmas Story (Parker Home) | Cleveland, Ohio | £148,623 | £1,090 |
Breaking Bad (Walter White’s Home) | Albuquerque, New Mexico | £280,007 | £1,416 |
Harry Potter (Childhood Home) | Bracknell, Berkshire | £544,000 | £1,950 |
Gavin and Stacey (Pam & Micks) | Dinas Powys, Wales | £591,000 | £1,900 |
The Walking Dead (Grime’s Home) | Atlanta, Georgia | £710,211 | £2,415 |
Poltergeist (Freeling Home) | Simi Valley, California | £845,431 | £3,589 |
The Inbetweeners (Neil’s House) | Hertfordshire | £878,000 | £2,650 |
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (Family Home) | Newnan, Georgia | £884,092 | £5,371 |
Twin Peaks (Palmer Home) | Everett, Washington | £924,250 | £2,997 |
Anthony Miller, CEO of Mr Sander® commented on the findings:
“These findings demonstrate how pop culture can significantly influence real estate trends, as many homes gain higher market values solely based on their cultural significance. The findings also reveal that many of the most expensive homes are in California, highlighting both the public’s interest in characters living rich lifestyles and the clear disparity in housing costs across different states.
“These homes have featured in some of the most beloved TV shows and films of all time. Therefore, it is no surprise that their prices are often quite high, as their association with popular culture can increase their market value, highlighting the influence of pop culture on market dynamics.”