Is the Home Alone family rich?

Peter's immediate family lives in the mansion shown in Home Alone, which is located on Lincoln Boulevard in Winnetka, Illinois, a suburb that in 2015 had the distinction of being the second richest town in America.
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What did Home Alone parents do for a living?

According to the official novelization of the film – written by Todd Strasser as a quick promotional tie-in – Mr. Peter McCallister is a prominent businessman (maybe a day trader?) and Mrs. Kate McCallister is a fashion designer, thus all the mannequins that Kevin was able to use in the party scene.
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What does Kevin McCallister's dad do for a living?

Peter McCallister is a prominent businessman (maybe a day trader?) and Mrs. Kate McCallister is a fashion designer, thus all the mannequins that Kevin was able to use in the party scene.
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Who paid for the family trip in Home Alone?

Missing his extended family, Rob thought of having the McCallisters come to France, eventually deciding for them to visit during the Christmas season. He then paid for the whole McCallister family's trip to Paris so they could all be together for the holiday.
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Who paid for the family in Home Alone in Paris?

It is in fact Mr. McCallister's (Peter's) brother who is footing the bill...for EVERYONE. Note how Kate (Kevin's mom) says, "he's GIVING us ALL...", meaning Peter's brother is paying to send not one but two families over to France.
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How much was the pizza in Home Alone?

At the beginning of the movie, the McCallisters order pizza–a lot of pizza—from the fictional Little Nero's pizzeria. It's a big family, which calls for a big order. In the movie, the cost for the pizza totals up to $122.50. Adjusted for inflation, that's around $230.
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How Much Is Home Alone house worth?

Value of the Home Alone House

The house used to film Home Alone is a two-story brick colonial built in 1921. It's 4,243 square feet with six bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, plus the attic and full basement. It has a current estimated value of $1.9 million according to Realtor.com.
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How much is the Home Alone house worth 2021?

The 2021 estimate for the property is $1,334,780. The house was used in the “Home Alone” Christmas movie in 1990. Since then, the owners have paid over $920,000 in property taxes. The movie plot includes youngster Kevin McCallister being accidentally left behind from the family vacation.
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How much is Kevin McAllister's house worth?

In 2012, the real-life McCallister home in Winnetka, Illinois sold for $1.585 million, a relative bargain compared to its original listing price of $2.4 million. Now, the property's value is estimated to be around $2,000,000, but it hasn't been listed for sale since 2012.
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How many dollars did Kevin spend on room service?

As his despicable family member Buzz delightfully revels in revealing right at the end of the film, Kevin McCallister actually spent $950 on room service during his stay at the Plaza, which of course included the renting of a particularly legendary gangster movie that he then used to trick the idiotic staff at the ...
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Who owns the Home Alone house?

The gorgeous red brick home on Lincoln Avenue actually belongs to an unidentified family who purchased the property back in 2011. In 1988, a few years before Home Alone hit theaters, the house was sold to John and Cynthia Abenshien for a whopping $800,000.
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How much did Macaulay Culkin make in Home Alone?

Macaulay Culkin Salary Per Movie

For his first major movie, 1989's "Uncle Buck," Culkin made $40,000. One year later he shot into stardom thanks to "Home Alone," for which he was paid $100,000 but which made him a household name, and for the next four years he was a seven figure movie star.
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Why do the Mcallisters have so many mannequins?

The mannequins were there because of a scene in the original script. Have you ever watched Home Alone and wondered, "What's with all the mannequins?" Cauley answers, "In the original script, the mannequins were part of a scene where they came alive and scared Kevin when he went down into the basement.
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How much money did Kevin spend in Home Alone 2?

Plaza Hotel room service.

As we learn from his dad's freakout, Kevin spent $967.43 on room service, which today would be about $1,770. How much ice cream can you eat in one night?
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Was Home Alone filmed in a real house?

The Home Alone house is located in Winnetka, Illinois, about 16 miles outside of the Windy City, and most of the film was shot in that area. The home itself was used for its brick exterior, although the movie also used interior shots in the living room and the foyer's now-famous grand staircase.
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Does the Home Alone house have a basement?

They actually go down, to a basement. They covered the opening going downstairs and made flooring for the film, and put a fake staircase going up.
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Is Duncan's Toy Chest real?

Duncan's Toy Chest doesn't exist in real life, but it is based on the actual toy store, FAO Schwarz. According to Lonely Planet, Duncan's Toy Chest is based on the toy store, FAO Schwarz. But the store wasn't used for filming. Filming for these scenes took place in Chicago.
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Can you tour Home Alone house?

While you can't tour the home, as it's a personal residence, the home conjures up warm memories for everyone that sees it. Many who visit recreate the Kevin McAllister scream (the 8-year-old's famous scene when he puts aftershave on his face).
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Does Macaulay Culkin still have money?

Culkin's net worth is estimated at a cool $18 million. He revealed in a 2018 interview with Ellen DeGeneres that he never realized he was wealthy until he was an adult because he didn't have access to his finances until he turned 18—four years after he “retired.”
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How many bathrooms are in the Home Alone house?

According to Zillow, the home sits on half an acre of land and has six bedrooms and six bathrooms.
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How old is Kevin Home Alone 1?

Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is an arrogant eight-year-old boy who hates the fact that he lives in a family who constantly bullies him. While his family leaves for their Paris Christmas vacation, they leave him behind by accident.
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Where does the Home Alone family live?

On a chilly Saturday afternoon in the affluent, tree-lined Chicago suburb of Winnetka, two men stand and stare at the red-brick Georgian at 671 Lincoln Avenue. The house appears welcoming to families — and maybe fictional burglars. However, the men aren't casing the joint to rob, and they aren't alone.
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How big was Home Alone house?

It eventually sold for $1.58 million which was nearly $1 million less than than the asking price. The stunning three story house covers 4,250 square feet and is very close to Lake Michigan. Take a look at the Home Alone house now, though warning Christmas lovers, it's a lot less festive.
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How much was Kevin McCallister's room at the Plaza?

Kevin's suite at the Plaza Hotel would cost as much as a mortgage. The Royal Suite runs around $30,000 a night, and while the suite Kevin got was likely not that one, he was put up in one of the "finest suites", which would cost about $3,000 for the one-room penthouse and butler service.
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