Behman Zakeri, the Superfan Who Recently Bought the Goonies House, Discusses His Plans for the Storied Property

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You found Sean Astin, you found all these characters that played the roles as kids to a ‘T.’ So I think that’s what it was and I think that every boy and girl resonates because there were two Goonies girls, right? So I think that sense of adventure and that just chase for a treasure hunt. They’re older than me, right, they’re 3,4,5 years older, and I think Josh Brolin is probably 6, 7 years old. So you look up to older kids when you’re a little boy like that and you’re seeing what they’re doing and I just wanted to be them, and I wanted to find a treasure map, and I wanted to chase after this treasure with my friends. Behman Zakeri lives in the Kansas City area and was among a number of would-be buyers that put in immediate offers when the home went up for sale last fall.

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This is a neighborhood, there’s neighbors, a lot of them are fine with it and are big ‘Goonies’ fans. And then there are a couple that aren’t and they get aggravated with all the ‘Goonies’ fans but then, again, it kind of is what it is, right? The majority of The Goonies was filmed in and around Astoria, Oregon.

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Zakeri said he received social media and text prompts from close friends who knew he was a fan of the 1985 film. 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. 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. Zakeri, who bought the house for $1.65 million, said he sees himself as a caretaker of the property. 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. Whether Preston had the legal right to close a public street was a matter of some dispute.

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He also has a Bury The Hatchet franchise, plays in poker tournaments, and is a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan. From the listing, it is obvious, the property provides plenty of treasures of its own. There's never been a better reason to assemble a group of friends and go hunting for One-Eyed Willy's hidden treasure. He holds the keys because he wanted to make the movie his reality. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. Miller also has the listing for the 1885 house at th Ave. that is for sale by Preston’s daughter.

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In 2015, the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce estimated that 12,000 to 15,000 people visited the house during The Goondocks, an annual celebration of the movie. The scene where Chunk, holidng his pizza and milk shake, sees the car chase through the window of is shot from the Lower Columbia Bowling alley. Today the building is still operating as a bowling alley and you can see the glass where Chunk viewed the car chase from. “We’ve heard from fans and we’re talking to real estate agents and buyers who have been pre-approved for a mortgage,” says listing agent Jordan Miller of John L. Scott Real Estate.

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Even without the Goonies sights the city of Astoria is a beautiful little town and is worth a visit anyway. Jordan Miller of John L. Scott Real Estate said the sale is expected to close in mid January, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. The new owner, a self-described serial entrepreneur, will make his name known at that time, Miller said.

Because of its location, I wasn’t able to make it to this beach, but maybe someday. Because of its location, it is impossible to see the house from the street below. There are also a bunch of no parking signs on the street, so the city has cracked down on visitors to the Walsh Home. Goonies never say die, so I’m holding out hope that someday it’ll be visitor friendly again. The cult classic was filmed in Astoria and Cannon Beach, and many of the filming locations have garnered fans’ attention over the past three decades.

Goonies fans won’t be disappointed to see the actual cell from the movie where the Jake Fratelli makes his prison break. Tons of Goonies memorabilia is on display along with movie trivia, facts, and a real movie set. Did I mention that they have a replica of the Fratelli’s ORV parked out front?

Zakeri told the Washington Post on Tuesday that he wants to restore the Astoria, Ore., abode to its “Goonies” glory as a haven for fellow fans. In keeping with the movie’s theme of always sticking together, the Missouri native said his childhood best friend decided to take the next step in their journey as life-long friends and purchase the home adjacent to the Goonies house. Emma Farrow is an experienced copywriter, social media fanatic, and beauty-loving gal. She spends her time forever writing about the lives of super star celebs, reviewing the latest makeup products, or giving us tips on the digital marketing and social media industries. Her blog is currently in progress but give her a follow on Instagram @emmaaafarrow to keep up with her latest happenings. Besides being able to get a tiny glimpse of The Goonies house, of course, Astoria has loads of tourist attractions and things to do.

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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. Zakeri identifies himself as "an 80s kid" and "avid collector" who loves pop culture from the said decade, according to "The Goonies" house press release. The cinematic home, located in Astoria, Oregon, was originally listed in November 2022 by Jordan Miller, a licensed real estate broker with John L. Scott, a West Coast-based real estate agent and management company.

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First, the state park has an iconic coastal view that is shown in the movie where the Goonies pull their bikes up the bluff while searching for the start of the treasure hunt. The exterior of Mouth’s house is briefly shown the car chase as well. Not much happens here, as Mouth is inside helping his dad with the sink. The house is located on the corner of Skyline Avenue and Valley Street in Astoria and still looks similar to this day.

There a numerous other scene shot in the park and the road where Mikey’s brother (Brandon) is pushed off his bike is in the area. The iconic home may look a little different than the film, but the first thing on Zakeri’s to do list, is to protect the landmark and restore the home to its former glory, as close as he can to the movie. Fictional brothers Brand Walsh (played by Josh Brolin) and Mikey Walsh (Sean Astin) and their misfit friends from the wrong side of the tracks (the “Goon Docks”) fought to keep the brothers’ family house from developers. The restored private residence with cinematic significance and views of the Pacific Ocean meeting the Columbia River is for sale. If you're a geocacher be sure to pull out your app, there's one near the house!