Ever imagined living in an iconic home from your favorite TV show or movie? To see just how close (or rather, how far) you are from bringing that dream to life, you’re going to need to take a good, hard look at your finances, as the price tag for these famous properties will leave even the wealthiest stunned.
Here are nine of the most iconic fictional homes with the calculated real-life financial requirements to own these properties — including necessary annual income and net worth.
1. Downton Abbey Estate — ‘Downton Abbey’
- Location: Hampshire, England
- Value: $400 million
- Annual Income Needed: $98.7 million
- Net Worth Required: $376 million
Downton Abbey’s grand estate sits at the top of the list, with an astonishing estimated value of $400 million. Boasting over 30 rooms, this majestic property would require an eye-watering annual income of $98 million and a net worth nearing $376 million. For most fans, the cost alone keeps this British landmark strictly in the realm of on-screen fantasy.
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2. Tony Stark’s Mansion — ‘Iron Man’
- Location: Malibu, California
- Value: $117 million
- Annual Income Needed: $28.9 million
- Net Worth Required: $110 million
Iron Man’s sleek, cliffside mansion in Malibu is a futuristic marvel, packed with luxury features and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. To live like Tony Stark, a buyer’s net worth would have to be over $100 million.
3. Gatsby’s Mansion — ‘The Great Gatsby’
- Location: Kings Point, Long Island, New York
- Value: $85 million
- Annual Income Needed: $20.9 million
- Net Worth Required: $79.9 million
This iconic 10-bedroom Long Island estate symbolizes wealth and excess. While Gatsby threw lavish parties in its massive halls, buying it in real life would require nearly $21 million in annual income and a net worth of around $80 million. Living like Gatsby, it turns out, isn’t cheap.
4. Scarface Mansion — ‘Scarface’
- Location: Montecito, California
- Value: $60 million
- Annual Income Needed: $14.8 million
- Net Worth Required: $56.4 million
Though depicted as being in Miami, this famous mansion is actually located in Montecito, California. With its six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and sprawling luxury, it ranks fourth on the list. Owning this piece of cinematic history requires nearly $15 million in yearly income and a net worth of more than $56 million.
5. Gossip Girl Penthouse — ‘Gossip Girl’
- Location: 5th Avenue, New York City
- Value: $18.9 million
- Annual Income Needed: $4.7 million
- Net Worth Required: $17.8 million
Located on Manhattan’s exclusive 5th Avenue, this luxury penthouse is the epitome of Upper East Side glamor. Buyers would need a significant $4.7 million in yearly income and a net worth of $17.8 million to live like New York’s elite.
6. Pemberley Estate — ‘Pride and Prejudice’
- Location: Derbyshire, England
- Value: $10.9 million
- Annual Income Needed: $2.7 million
- Net Worth Required: $10.2 million
This historic English estate with over 20 rooms is slightly more accessible, though it still requires an annual income of $2.7 million and a net worth of around $10 million. Fans of Mr. Darcy, take note!
7. The Godfather House — ‘The Godfather’
- Location: Staten Island, New York
- Value: $9 million
- Annual Income Needed: $2.2 million
- Net Worth Required: $8.7 million
The iconic home of the Corleone family is surprisingly “affordable” compared to many others on this list. However, with an annual income requirement of $2.2 million, it’s still far from accessible for most people.
8. Full House Victorian — ‘Full House’
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Value: $6.5 million
- Annual Income Needed: $1.6 million
- Net Worth Required: $6.1 million
The Tanners’ home is on the small side compared to the other properties on the list, with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. However, fans would still need an annual income of $1.6 million and a net worth of $6.1 million to live there.
9. Peaky Blinders Mansion — ‘Peaky Blinders’
- Location: Cheshire, England
- Value: $5.4 million
- Annual Income Needed: $1.3 million
- Net Worth Required: $5.1 million
Ending the list is the historic Peaky Blinders mansion in the U.K., not in Birmingham, where the show is set, but in Cheshire, England. This eight-bedroom estate requires an annual income of $1.3 million and a net worth of $5.1 million to be owned.
Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article.
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