The iconic home from Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film The Goonies has been sold to a superfan of the film within a week of the movie’s release.
Real estate records show the owners accepted an offer on the Astoria, Oregon home for $1.65 million just six days after it was posted.
“After word spread that the property was for sale, we received several offers at and above the asking price and have a full replacement offer,” said Jordan Miller of L. Scott Real Estate.
According to Miller, the new owner promises to “preserve and protect the monument”, as he is a big fan of the coming-of-age film.
The new owner’s name is expected to be announced in January when the sale of the home is completed. Miller told OregonLive.com that the man described himself as a “serial entrepreneur.”
The 2,000-square-foot home from the 1985 classic, the Goonies, has been listed for $1.65 million.
The house, now owned by Sandi Preston, was recently restored before being put on the market
A still from the 1985 film showing the facade of the house, which looks the same as it does today
In a written statement shared by Miller, the new buyer said he hopes to preserve the integrity of the home and recreate some fun aspects from the film.
“Of course nobody gets in unless they do the truffle shuffle,” he joked in his written statement.
The local news outlet also reported that seller Sandi Preston plans to give away some of the movie memorabilia she has collected from fans over the years.
In addition, the original furniture from the 1896 house may also be sold to the new owner of 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 friend Mikey and considers himself a regular “Goonie”.
“My childhood friendships were and still are critical to my development and success,” he told Miller.
Childhood friendships can stay strong, too, as Miller said a friend of the new owner recently bought the property next door, listed for $555,000.
Preston went through phases of allowing and refusing fans to see the house
In 2015, blue tarps appeared on parts of the house, and the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce began discouraging visits
“Buying this house is a big step to show that with the right friends around you, your dreams can become a reality. You don’t need to be rich to make your dreams come true, but you do need a strong following, honesty and a spirit of adventure.”
He said he believes the true meaning of a “Goonie” is to be a fierce and protective friend until the end.
The new owner told the real estate agent he sees the sale as a way to relive his childhood and embrace Oregon’s “almost daily fog that can turn into pure sunshine or a calm day at the coast.”
When asked what excites him most about the property, he said he can’t wait to “move to the Goon docks.”
An aerial view of the Goonies’ house in white at 368 38th Street and adjacent lots
The official sale comes just weeks after DailyMail.com reported that homeowners had received several calls and questions about the listing.
“Within 72 hours of release, the world is showing just 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 find out if they will be the next owner 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 the historic porch (right)
Fans of the film have flocked to the private residence since the film premiered in 1985.
At one point, Preston had to close access to the house after fans flocked to the house for the 30th anniversary.
A blue tarp appeared on parts of the house and the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce began discouraging visits, the newspaper said. The city also did not install parking signs on 38th Street.
The Goonies have long been celebrated in Astoria – in 2010, then-mayor Willis Van Dusen made June 7 a city holiday and called it Goonies Day.
In fact, until last year, the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce held an event every five years to celebrate the film.
A typical ladder from the film leads to the attic, which is now one of the four bedrooms in the house
The home’s history has certainly increased its value, as a similar lot next door is being sold by the same real estate agent and is being offered for $550,000.
Some rooms offer views of the Atlantic Ocean
The four-bedroom house has two bathrooms and a dining room
It’s been a good year for movie buffs looking to buy iconic homes from 1980s movies.
Around the same time the “Goonies” house was listed as a historic landmark, the house featured in the 1983 classic film “A Christmas Story” was on the market in Cleveland, Ohio.
Located in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, the home was built in 1895 and extensively renovated to create the iconic Christmas movie set.
Last bought on eBay in 2004, the owners quickly restored the property and turned it into a tourist attraction.
Superfans even got the chance to stay in Ralphie and Randy’s room and the Bumpus house, giving some fans hope that the new owners will continue the tradition.
“I’m praying for someone who loves the movie as much to buy it all and move on,” one person wrote on social media. “So glad I could spend the night in the house.”
The iconic house from the 1983 classic A Christmas Story is on the market after being turned into a tourist attraction in Cleveland, Ohio.
The house was built in 1895 and extensively renovated to create the famous Christmas movie set
The house underwent an extensive renovation before it was filmed and released in 1983
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