The Famous Goonies House in Astoria Has Officially Reopened to the Public

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• New 'Goonies' house owner details plans for property, how he pulled off $1.65M purchase
• Residents in the neighborhood of Astoria’s ‘Goonies’ House continue to grapple with tourists, traffic
• Sleep Overnight in a Luxury Yurt That’s on Your Own Private…
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• A road trip to filming locations featured in 'The Goonies'
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“The overall effect of The Goonies has been positive,” says Bruce Jones, mayor of Astoria. “As the fishing and logging industries have declined, tourism has grown to become a significant cornerstone of our local economy, comprising nearly 20 per cent of GDP in a city of 10,000 people. The movie’s devoted fans have been a significant part of that growth.

New 'Goonies' house owner details plans for property, how he pulled off $1.65M purchase

“That all changed after the 20th anniversary reunion in 2005. Willamette Week’s reporting has concrete impacts that change laws, force action from civic leaders, and drive compromised politicians from public office. Whether Preston had the legal right to close a public street was a matter of some dispute.

Residents in the neighborhood of Astoria’s ‘Goonies’ House continue to grapple with tourists, traffic

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While The Goonies home may not actually be a gateway to secret tunnels, booby traps, and a pirate ship, the property itself is packed with cinematic magic. Built in 1896, the property boasts a spacious yard, covered deck, and sweeping views of the state's coastline. Hardwood floors, paneled walls, and sun-drenched windows bring a charming craftsmanship to the two-story abode.

Sleep Overnight in a Luxury Yurt That’s on Your Own Private…

He said he has no problem with fans taking selfies at the property — he was once one himself — and only asked that they be respectful of the surrounding neighborhood. ASTORIA, Ore. — If you ever get an invitation to visit the Astoria, Oregon home made famous by the 1985 movie "The Goonies," don't expect the new owner to just let you in. The Oregon Film Museum, which is now located at the old Clatsop County Jail, Astoria, celebrates film-making in the state of Oregon. One of the signs telling Goonies fans to stay away from the property. This is something we have seen at many other movie-houses, the owners of the Home Alone house even got the house blurred out on Google Maps for privacy.

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The upstairs common area has a stealth ladder that heads up to a secret space. That would be signage, it might be parking meters, it might be physical things that we can do that we can do that would help guide people in the right direction. The covers came down a few months later but visitors to the property today will see they have returned. Nevertheless, you can’t go inside, nose around, or park your car there. ‘Truffle shuffle’ re-creations on her doorstep will not go down well. “Very few people came to visit in the first few years,” says Sandi.

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She leapt at the chance to own what was then just a minor local attraction, visited by only a handful of people each day. But that was before the rise of TripAdvisor, Facebook and Instagram, platforms that can turn a trickle of tourists into a deluge, and before a series of reunions and re-releases created new legions of fans. When Sandi Preston bought her home in the sleepy Oregon port of Astoria, it was like a dream come true.

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A set of French doors open up to one of the home's three bedrooms. Located on the home's ground floor, this private space has easy access to the kitchen and common areas. From washing dirty clothes to stowing away excess groceries, the property's well-sized laundry room will work overtime. Once the new homeowner puts the finishing touches on their meal, they can enjoy it in the designated dining nook.

A road trip to filming locations featured in 'The Goonies'

‘The Goonies’, then, successfully reminds us of the simple joys in life. Despite this, the constant bombardment of fans turning up at her house day and night has led to drastic action. To try and stop people from coming to the house, a trespassing sign and a number of other signs have been put up telling people to stay away. More recently Sandi has gone even further, Sandi covered her house in a blue tarp in an effort to stop fans turning up. Those who have seen the film will undoubtedly remember the house.

Zakeri and his family plan to live in the home a few times throughout the year, but their primary residence will remain in Kansas. Other than Oregon, filming of ‘The Goonies’ also took place in California, around the coast and in the studios. The underground scenes, including the caves, were filmed at Warner Bros. Another museum that the film features is the Captain George Flavel House Museum on 441 8th Street, where Mikey’s father works as a curator. It is a historical landmark that was built in 1885 by George Flavel, a maritime pilot who was one of the first millionaires in the area. The quest takes the Goonies on a wild adventure to an unknown underground world.

He joins us to share some of what he’s heard and his ideas for how to move forward. The film centers around a band of kids who live in the iconic “Goon Docks” in Astoria, Oregon. It follows their adventure as they attempt to save their homes, and discover a 17th century treasure map that takes them to the lost fortune of One-Eyed Willy. However, they soon find themselves at odds with the Fratellis, a crime family also looking for the lost treasure. The house, which is in a residential neighborhood in the coastal Oregon city of Astoria, has attracted fans of the movie for years. Its new owner hopes to keep it accessible for tourists who want to pay a visit.

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman discusses the ongoing battle within the Republican Party to elect a House Speaker and the anticipated impact it could have on the real estate industry. Listing agent Jordan Miller of John L. Scott Market Center told us the sale has not yet closed but the buyer will be made public next week ... So it will be interesting to see who snapped it up, because our sources say offers were coming in from all corners of the globe.

The scene in the film in which Andy and Brand share an iconic kiss in water was filmed in Bodega Bay, California, while the final scene of ‘The Goonies’ was shot at Goat Rock State Beach in Sonoma County. Since the film's 1985 debut, fans of The Goonies have traveled from near and far to see the home's famous facade. If you didn't have a chance to attend an open house, read on for a behind-the-scenes look at the property that proves that Goonies—and their beloved home—never says die.

Our real estate sources say owner, Sandi Preston, accepted an offer Friday for the Oregon estate ... Which went on the market just 5 days ago with a $1,650,000 asking price. "I want to build the front contraption that was in the movie," he told us via Zoom. "You know when Mouth made Chunk do the truffle shuffle to get through the front gate. I feel like that's the biggest part of the house and you just can't let people in unless they stand on the tree stump and do the truffle shuffle.