If you’re like me, you’ve watched the movie Sixteen Candles dozens of times and fantasized about the dreamiest boy in all of high school ever, Jake Ryan. But now I’m grown up and can appreciate more than teenage boys in tight jeans leaning on cars. Now I lust after gorgeous real estate, like the house that just hit the market in the tree-lined Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois. Yes, it’s the same house used as the family home of Samantha in Sixteen Candles.
The house is as dreamy as you remember. The three-story brick house is total suburban perfection, with six bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, and is for sale at just under $1.5 million. The brick home really is picture-perfect and worthy of the best tabletop birthday kiss ever.
But really, it’s the modern, classic interior and the cast molding throughout the house that make this house worthy of its own big-screen close-up.
Foyer
The foyer immediately shows off the molding and wood floors.
Updated living room
This must be where Sam had to crash on the couch prior to her sister’s wedding to the “oily bohunk.”
Kitchen
The kitchen is totally updated and decked out with top-of-the-line appliances.
Kitchen
The kitchen is totally updated and decked out with top-of-the-line appliances.
‘The’ dining room
Picture it. You, Jake Ryan, a cake and this kiss. Right on top of this table.
Family room
You could sit here and watch your house on Sixteen Candles.
Basement
No one’s into wood paneling like they were back in the ’80s.
Guest room
Love the wall colors in this house.
Guest room
Love the wall colors in this house.
Office
Where Sam’s dad would have handled all those wedding bills.
Bedroom
Another bedroom, with attached bathroom.
Fifth bedroom
This is the fifth bedroom.
Blue bathroom
This blue bathroom gives me all the feels.
Bathroom
Here’s the third bathroom.
Fourth bath
And here’s the fourth bathroom — looks like it’s on the third floor.
Guest bedroom
The shape of this room is really cute.
Corridor
Look how roomy this landing is, with space for a chair and table.
Third floor
But this third-floor space is magic, complete with a big built-in bench.
Powder room
Cool mini sink, right? Blink, and you miss it.
Patio
The patio looks like a perfect spot for summer entertaining.
Yard
The stone patio is surrounded by lush green grass and trees for privacy.
Outdoor sitting
This outdoor seating area comes with a fireplace and outdoor TV.
Grass
It’s easy to see why John Hughes made this the home of the ultimate suburban teenage angst queen.
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