Home The owner of a modest home in one of Albuquerque's older neighborhoods, made famous by the “Breaking Bad” TV series, is hoping the property's role in the long-running series will help bring them a nice buck. Will do.
Centered on legendary methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series ended more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw people to the house and other related filming locations around town.
The Governor of New Mexico also recently chose the Walter White character, played by Bryan Cranston, to star in a campaign against litter in New Mexico.
While “Breaking Bad” has certainly left its mark on this quiet block in New Mexico and Albuquerque, the listing will definitely rekindle interest.
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time to move on
Fans come to the house frequently, sometimes hundreds of cars in a single day, Joan Quintana told Albuquerque television station KOB-TV,
Quintana said his parents bought the house in the 1970s and he and his siblings grew up there. As her parents grew older and the show's popularity skyrocketed, it became harder to protect them. the family was forced Install metal fencing and security cameras to keep fans away.
Now that his parents are gone, it's time to sell.
“It was our family home for almost 52 years, since 1973,” he told the station. “So we're just leaving with our memories. It's time to move on. Our work is done. There's no reason to fight anymore.”
magic of hollywood
It was 2006 when a film scout first approached Quintana's mother about shooting a pilot episode at the home. Within a few months the equipment was installed and filming began.
The family got a chance to meet Cranston and the other stars and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the crew worked their magic. Quintana's mother always made sure to have cookies for the cast and crew.
The inside of the house was used for preparation, while interior scenes were shot in a studio.
As for the famous pizza scene, Quintana remembers the pizza boxes lined up on the sidewalk. If Cranston didn't succeed on the first try, there were plenty of uncut cheese and pepperoni props at the ready. He did this – he flipped the pizza onto the roof after his character's wife slammed the door in his face.
The home owners were having difficulty stopping the fans from their attempt toss your own pizza Or trying to take a quiet dip in the coveted backyard pool.
Price to sell?
The housing market in New Mexico's largest city certainly isn't the same as it was when Walter White was applying for a mortgage, and the price Quintana's parents paid five decades ago is unimaginable now. The median price in the Albuquerque area is approaching $400,000, and interest rates This year it is expected to be around 6%.
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 his family is priced at just under $4 million.
David Christensen of EXP Luxury told The Associated Press on Friday that it has been a busy day as the listing goes live and that investors will be keeping an eye on the property. Ideas include turning the home into a vacation rental or a museum.
The listing company has established a website To showcase the property, bill it as an opportunity to own a piece of pop culture history.