There are a lot of memorable moments from the 2002 film 鈥淢y Big Fat Greek Wedding鈥 but the movie wouldn鈥檛 be quite the same without the iconic house it took place in.
Although the movie is set in Chicago, the Portokalos family house is actually in 海角社区官网and is now up for sale for almost $2 million.
鈥淥ne of the most unforgettable things from the film, and really a character in itself, was this home,鈥 says the listing for the house in the O鈥機onnor-Parkview neighbourhood, just north of Taylor Creek.
It’s also more than 3,400 square feet and sits on a ravine lot.
DAVIDMike Catsiliras, real estate agent with Blue Door Realty, said the property hit the market on Tuesday after a 鈥渃oming soon鈥 sign sat on the lawn for nearly two weeks to garner public interest.
Since it was listed, multiple showings have been booked, he said.
Nia Vardalos, who received a Golden Globes’ best actress in a comedy film nomination, and John Corbett appear in a scene from “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.”
SOPHIE GIRAUDIn the movie, starring Canadian actor Nia Vardalos and John Corbett, a Greek woman named Toula tries to convince her family to accept her non-Greek partner while also exploring her own cultural identity. The film was directed by Joel Zwick and was nominated for 29 awards, including an Oscar.
Toula鈥檚 family called the property their home in both the original movie and the 2016 sequel.
As the listing says, 鈥淚t鈥檚 fair to say that there are tons of standout moments, lines and characters that everyone remembers from the movie. There is the lifesaver that is Windex, the family, where everyone is named Nick, Niko or Nikki, and of course, the secret to where every word鈥檚 origin is Greek.鈥
The annual property tax is $6,776.14.
DAVIDThe detached, single family dwelling at 73 Glenwood Cres. has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchens and a five-car driveway and garage 鈥 although the huge Greek flag from the film has been removed from the garage door.
It鈥檚 also more than 3,400 square feet and sits on a ravine lot. The annual property tax is $6,776.14.
The detached, single family house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchens and a five-car garage.
DAVIDSeveral rooms feature large windows and the basement has a recreational games room.
Although the film鈥檚 lawn ornaments have also been removed from the home, it鈥檚 still recognizable by its distinctive white structural pillars and a small staircase can still be seen from the sizable front yard.
It last sold for $69,000 in 1978.
DAVIDThe house is owned by Catsiliras鈥 in-laws. His wife and her sister grew up in the home, which has been in the family for more than 40 years.
鈥淚t鈥檚 emotional but it鈥檚 time,鈥 Catsiliras said of listing the house for sale. 鈥淓verything comes to an end and it鈥檚 time for them to move onto the next chapter of their life.鈥
The house is owned by real estate agent Mike Catsiliras’ in-laws. His wife and her sister grew up in the home, which has been in the family for more than 40 years.
Provided by Mike CatsilirasAccording to land transfer documents, the house last sold in 1978 for almost $69,000.
Correction 鈥 June 21, 2021: This article has been updated to reflect the home has a five-car driveway, not a five-car garage.
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