“It’s your quintessential North Shore house,” says @properties Christie’s International Real Estate agent John Mawicke, who lived in that home from 2009 to 2025. It’s familiar, and that’s exactly the point. “When I knock on doors, people will say, ‘Why my house? It’s nothing special.’ And I tell them, 'Because it feels like I'm going home to my parents' house for Thanksgiving,' Karameti says.
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES (1987)
THE SUPPORTING CAST Of course, the house is only part of the story. “Production can take over the whole block,” says Karameti. Trucks line the street, equipment fills driveways, and sometimes a neighbor’s garage becomes a staging area. Their willingness to participate is just as important as the homeowner’s, and that’s part of what makes the North Shore such a compelling backdrop. Without the support of our communities and neighbors, even the most legendary movie home might have never stepped into the spotlight.
Film stills from Sixteen Candles (1984) , Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987) , and Home Alone (1990) licensed from Alamy. Used for editorial purposes only.
HOME ALONE (1990)
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