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Guess this famous home in Highland Park, IL

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This home located in Highland Park, Illinois, was featured in this 1986 comedy. Its definitely a looker but I dont think I could live in a home with surrounding glass walls. Too many fingerprints. Known as the Ben Rose Home, the two-building structure was constructed mostly of steel and glass. It was designed by architects A. James Speyer and David Haid in 1953 and sits atop a wooded ravine. Can you guess which movie it’s from?

Jerry Lewis’ Palm Springs Home Up For Sale

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All time great funny-man and philanthropist Jerry Lewis former home in Palm Springs is up for sale although there is nothing funny going on about this home. The home has had a makeover since its last sale in 1994 and it shows. The agent describing the 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in the Deepwell Estate area states that the views of the nearby mountains are stunning from the well appointed backyard. The price of this home has recently been lowered from $729k to $645k, making this former celebrity home one of the more (relatively) affordable celebrity homes out there.

Michael Jackson Estate in Los Angeles

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This Los Angeles Estate in the prestigious Hombly Hills once housed the late, great Michael Jackson. Listed for a mere $23.9 million, the French Chateau, Realtor Mauricio Umansky states, ”This property is a major achievement in design and proportion, incorporating classic design and impeccable craftsmanship and offering the perfect integration of charm and elegance in a world-class setting.” Designed by Richard Landry in 2002, this home will be a sure winner for any timeless pop star.

The Goonies House in Astoria, Oregon

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For the inaugural “guess the famous house”, I chose a house from one of my favorite 80′s movies and probably one my favorites of all time. The movie is a children’s classic written by none other than Steven Spielberg. This beautiful home, located in Astoria, Oregon is nearly 100 years old now and I hope will be there forever. Turn on Cyndy Lauper’s “Good Enough” if you are having trouble figuring this one out. Answer: The Goonies.