For Sale: A Christmas Story House

By: BHS Features Staff

November 16, 2022 

One of the most iconic houses in Cleveland is up for sale, and you have an opportunity to stake claim to it. From the Christmas classic A Christmas Story, you can buy the house for the reasonable price of $150,000. 

The entire campus is for sale as well, which spans a total of 1.3 acres including five buildings on seven parcels. Additionally, there are two public parking lots and one private parking lot with room for further expansion.

The listing for Ralphie’s home from the 1983 film was posted on the museum and landmark’s Facebook page early this past Monday morning.

The home was built in 1895 and purchased on eBay in December of 2004 for mass renovation to become what we know today as The Christmas Story House. 

After the film, the house opened up to public tours in 2006 and has since welcomed over one million visitors. 

The family who currently owns the house is looking for someone new with hopes that the next owner turns it into something even more special and to make it an even greater destination for people visiting Cleveland.

This place is more than just a home sitting on 1.3 acres of land; it has a gift shop, a museum, the Bumpus’ house, and more. 

Since the house is for sale, will it still be open to the public? Yes!

You can visit the house daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended holiday hours starting next week. The 60-minute guided tours begin at 10:15 and run every 30 minutes. The tour includes trivia and fun facts about the home, many of which you probably already know if you love this movie like most.

Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the gift shop. Buying online is recommended to ensure that you get a chance to tour one of Cleveland’s best and most famous attractions. 

If you have not seen the Christmas story house, definitely make it a priority during this holiday season. 

More importantly, save some money to be part of this local history.