Breaking Bad House for Sale: A Piece of Pop Culture History

The house made famous by the Breaking Bad TV series is up for sale, and the owners are hoping the property’s role in the long-running series will help them fetch a pretty penny.

The house, located in one of Albuquerque’s older neighborhoods, has been the subject of much attention and fascination since the show wrapped up more than a decade ago. Fans of the series often flock to the home, sometimes with hundreds of cars driving by in a single day, according to Joanne Quintana, who told Albuquerque television station KOB-TV.

A Piece of History

Quintana’s parents purchased the home in the 1970s, and she and her siblings grew up there. As her parents got older and the show’s popularity skyrocketed, it became harder to protect them. The family was forced to put up a metal fence and install security cameras to keep fans at bay.

“Now that her parents are gone, it’s time to sell,” Quintana said.

The Famous Pizza Scene

The family got to meet Bryan Cranston and the other stars and watched from behind the scenes as crew members worked their magic. Quintana’s mother was always sure to have cookies for the cast and crew. The inside of the home was used to prep, while interior scenes were shot in a studio.

For the famous pizza scene, Quintana remembers boxes of pizza lining the sidewalk. Plenty of unsliced cheese and pepperoni props were at the ready in case Cranston didn’t nail it first try. He did — landing the pizza face-up on the roof after his character’s wife shut the door in his face.

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For Sale

The housing market in New Mexico’s largest city certainly isn’t what it would have been when Walter White was applying for a mortgage, and the price paid by Quintana’s parents five decades ago is unimaginable now. The median price in the Albuquerque area is approaching $400,000, and interest rates are expected to hover around six per cent this year.

Some online real estate calculators put the estimated market value of the four-bedroom ranch-style home at just over $340,000. But with the star power of Breaking Bad behind it, the global luxury realty service that is listing the home for Quintana and her family has it priced at just under $4 million.

Conclusion

The sale of this iconic home presents a unique opportunity for fans of the show to own a piece of pop culture history. Whether you’re looking to turn the property into a vacation rental or a museum, this is a chance to make your mark on the world.

FAQs

* What is the asking price for the Breaking Bad house?
+ The asking price is just under $4 million.
* How much did the Quintana family pay for the house originally?
+ The family paid an unimaginable amount five decades ago, but the exact price is not publicly known.
* Can I turn the house into a vacation rental or museum?
+ Yes, the listing company has mentioned that investors will be looking at the property, and ideas include turning the home into a vacation rental or a museum.

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