'Sixteen Candles' House Returns To Market For $1.4M

EVANSTON, IL — The fictional home of Samatha Baker, Molly Ringwald's character in the classic 1984 John Hughes movie "Sixteen Candles," returned to the market earlier this month.

Located at 3022 Payne Street, Evanston, the six-bedroom, four-bath home is on a quiet tree-lined street and is listed for $1.425 million. The three-story brick home has newly renovated bathrooms, kitchen and media room. It was pulled from the market in October after being listed over the summer for $1.49 million.

“The sellers put a lot of time and effort into updating the home, and the results are stunning,” said the listing agent, Jill Blabolil of @properties. “But its role in this iconic film also makes it one of a kind.”

The home was used as a location for several scenes in the movie as Samantha, played by Molly Ringwald, agonized over her 16th birthday, while her family focused on her older sister’s wedding and the eccentricities of foreign exchange student Long Duk Dong.

The home features a formal dining room and large living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, shaker cabinets, granite countertops, and a quaint breakfast nook overlooking the lush backyard. The yard includes an outdoor kitchen with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating in front of an outside television and a large patio table, making this the perfect spot for dining and entertaining.

The house offers a few other areas for recreation, including the sunny first floor family room and the third-floor media room. This home is complete with a two-car garage.

» Listing by @properties

• Address: 3022 Payne St, Evanston, Illinois
• Price: $1,425,000
• Square Feet:
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1931
• Features: Luxury Living! This home has everything!! The quiet, treelined street hosts this stunning three story luxury brick home. It contains a bit of Hollywood history, as this was the location of a John Hughes film, Sixteen Candles! There are six bedrooms and four full baths. As you enter the foyer, you will picture yourself sharing dinner parties in the amazing dining room and the elegant living room with a wood burning fireplace and gorgeous plastic cast molding. The new kitchen includes a breakfast room and overlooks the lush backyard and terrace. Al fresco dining is set for the outdoor kitchen and wood burning stone fireplace. The veranda has comfy seating in front of the outside television and an expansive area with a large patio table. You can gather in the bright first floor family room, the third floor media room or the large recreation room with a fireplace. Beautiful bathrooms. Attached garage. You will fall in love with this exceptional home. By appointment only. For more information on this property, contact the listing agent, Jill Blabolil at 847-763-0200 or jillb@atproperties.com.

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