Edward Scissorhands house sells to 'family of fans' of the 1990 Johnny Depp film for $230,000... $6k above asking price
A Florida home used in the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands has sold for a fraction above asking price.
The house in the Tampa Bay area town of Lutz was purchased for $230,000 last week by 'a family of Edward Scissorhands fans' according to TMZ.
The sum represented a $6000 increase on the initial asking price of $224,000.
Open house: A Florida home used in the 1990 film Edward Scissorhands has sold for a fraction above asking price. Dianne Wiest and Johnny Depp seen here in the film
One of the buyers grew up in the area, according to TMZ, and had even witnessed the cult classic being filmed in his area as a child.
The house -that was used for the interior and exterior shots for the Boggs family- received 'about a dozen offers' in its first week on the market, according to the gossip site.
The Tim Burton directed fantasy romance movie starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder was filmed in the town of Lutz in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 1989.
The 1,432 square home, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, was listed for $224,000, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Sold: The Tim Burton directed fantasy romance movie Edward Scissorhands starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder was filmed in the town of Lutz in the Tampa Bay area of Florida in 1989. And 31 years after filming wrapped, the home that was used for the interior and exterior shots for the Boggs family is on the market
The home is located in a subdivision called Carpenters Run in the town of Lutz in the Tampa Bay area, listed by Stacie Savoy of Berkshire Hathaway Florida Properties Group.
The corner lot home served as the home for the Boggs family, and where Edward Scissorhands, played by Johnny Depp stays as a house guest.
It starred Winona Ryder as Edward's love interest Kim Boggs, as well as Dianne Wiest Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price and Alan Arkin; The movie Edward Scissorhands hit theaters on December 6, 1990.
It began filming at the home just months after it was built.
Throwback: The corner lot home served as the home for the Boggs family, and where Edward Scissorhands, played by Johnny Depp stays as a house guest; Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder pictured in an Edward Scissorhands film
In character: It starred Winona Ryder as Edward's love interest Kim Boggs, as well as Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price and Alan Arkin; The movie Edward Scissorhands hit theaters on December 6, 1990
The home features three bedrooms with two full baths, with the master bedroom full remodeled, complete with a walk in closet.
The three bedrooms features new flooring as well as updated insulated windows throughout the entire home.
The kitchen features the original counter tops and cabinets; the living room also has high ceilings for a spacious touch.
Wow: The home features the original cabinets and counter tops in the kitchen
Details: The kitchen also has a large fridge, dishwasher and oven with a stovetop accent
Inside: The home features three bedrooms with two full baths, with the master bedroom full remodeled, complete with a walk in closet
The community has a pool, playground, basketball courts, tennis court and courthouse; the home is near the Wiregrass Mall, Tampa Premium Outlets, restaurants and minutes from I-75.
Edward Scissorhands earned over $56 million in the US and over $30 million, with a total $86 million.
The film was produced by Denise Di Novi and Tim Burton.
Views: The three bedrooms features new flooring as well as updated insulated windows throughout the entire home
Wow: The community has a pool, playground, basketball courts, tennis court and courthouse; the home is near the Wiregrass Mall, Tampa Premium Outlets, restaurants and minutes from I-75
Lovely: The 1,432 square home, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, has been listed for $224,000, according to the Tampa Bay Times
Home sweet home: The home is located in a subdivision called Carpenters Run in the town of Lutz in the Tampa Bay area, listed by Stacie Savoy of Berkshire Hathaway Florida Properties Group
In character: Edward Scissorhands earned over $56 million in the US and over $30 million, with a total $86 million; pictured Johnny Depp and Dianne West in the movie