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The truffle shuffle, the broken ornament, and finding the treasure map to name few. In 1985, the adventure-comedy movie ‘The Goonies’ hit screens around the world. While the movie is today best remembered for Sloth, the ‘truffle shuffle’, pirates and treasure, the main focus of the movie was The Goonies house. We left $20 in the donation box and parked in the boat launch lot next to the Comfort Suites. Don't park or pull over in the neighborhood nearby the house. Parking at the boat launch is $10 for the day and we left our parking ticket in the machine for the next person.
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‘It’s meant to be shared’: Inside Astoria ‘Goonies’ house after $1.6 mil. sale - Fox 12 Oregon
‘It’s meant to be shared’: Inside Astoria ‘Goonies’ house after $1.6 mil. sale.
Posted: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]
They call themselves the “Goonies” because they live in the Goon Docks neighborhood of a fictional version of Astoria on the Oregon coast. Since the movie first made its debut, the real Astoria house has been a tourist draw for fans from all over. The 1985 Steven Spielberg cult classic “The Goonies” has fans, superfans, and people like Behman Zakeri, who defy superlatives. Zakeri lives in Kansas, but he’s now the new owner of the home in Astoria where the movie was filmed.
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In a new podcast from OPB and ProPublica, follow the fight to save them through the voices of one Yakama Nation family. That fan is Kansas businessman Behman Zakeri, who purchased the home, which was listed for more than $1.6 million, in December. 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. Zakeri told FOX Business that he’s been documenting his Goonies house purchase and providing business and personal finance advice free of charge on Twitter and TikTok. Still, Zakeri and his family are happy to welcome movie fans who stop by for photo opportunities. Current residential zoning of the neighborhood of the Goonies house will likely prohibit the property from becoming a commercialized museum, according to Zakeri.
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"I said I'll buy the 'Goonies' house if you buy the house next door and so literally we're going be neighbors again after 30-some years," Zakeri said. "How is this possible? It's like we live happily ever after." Zakeri first saw "The Goonies" in the summer of 1985 with his best friend Michael. They've both done well for themselves so when the "Goonies" house went on the market they made a pact.
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Fans argue its part and parcel of owning a piece of movie history. Throughout the summer she would have Goonies fans standing outside her home taking photos. At first, Sandi would greet people and even give them impromptu tours of the house. Eagle-eyed fans might remember the property's wraparound porch, which offers an excellent vantage point of Astoria and the Columbus River.
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The situation became was even worse after the 30th anniversary celebrations in 2015, when 10,000 Goonies fans, as well as cast members, visited the town over the course of a weekend. After the film's 30th anniversary drew about 1,500 daily visitors in 2015, Preston posted "no trespassing" signs prohibiting tourists from walking up to the property. Since the movie came to theaters in 1985, fans have flocked to the home in northwestern Oregon's historic port of Astoria. The city celebrates Goonies Day on June 7, the film's release date, and welcomes thousands of people for the event. After being closed to the public in 2015, the iconic Goonies House in Astoria has reopened to visitors, ending a yearslong standoff between movie buffs and the home’s owner.
“I had around 1,200 people a day standing outside my home,” Sandi recalls. During one incident she says a man came on to the property to take photos; ignoring ‘no trespassing’ signs. When she asked him to leave, he said no, and she felt there was nothing she could do about it. Upset, she briefly covered the house with tarpaulin to deter the selfie-takers.
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After the 30th anniversary of the film brought as many as 1,500 visitors a day to the house, the owner temporarily covered the house in tarps and posted “no trespassing” signs prohibiting tourists from walking up to the property. The city of Astoria also imposed strict fines for parking in "no parking" areas in the neighborhood because of the amount of tourist traffic. During the adventure, they are pursued by a family of criminals who want the treasure for themselves. I mean, it was bought as an investment, but I didn’t buy it to keep it to myself. I bought it to share it with the world, as long as ‘Goonies’ are respectful. This is a neighborhood, there’s neighbors, a lot of them are fine with it and are big ‘Goonies’ fans.
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Both the interiors and exteriors of the former jail were used in the film. Interestingly, an SUV with bullet holes, similar to the one used by the Fratellis in the film, is parked right outside the museum for ‘The Goonies’ fans. The blue tarp may stop fans from being able to view the house, but it doesn’t really make it a nice place for Sandi to live. Maybe now, a number of years after the 30th-anniversary celebration, it’s finally time for the Goonies ‘To Say Die! The house today is a private residence owned by Sandi Preston.
A previous version of this story said “The Goonies” was directed by Steven Spielberg. It's also worth mentioning for guests who are visiting, Preston has posted a QR code on a sign that is linked to her Venmo account.
"This iconic property holds a special place in the hearts of many, and we are confident that Behman will not only preserve its rich history, but also bring new energy and opportunities to the community," listing agent Jordan Miller said. The restored private residence was listed for sale at $1.65 million in November by John L. Scott Real Estate and an offer was accepted six days later. "My friendships from childhood have played a crucial role in shaping who I am and helping me achieve my goals," Zakeri said. "Purchasing this home is a testament to the power of friendship and the belief that our dreams can become a reality when you have a great support system by your side." 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. We tried really hard, and Steven (Spielberg) said, 'Let's do it.' We had a lot of young writers submit work, but it just didn't seem to call for it.
In 1986, Japanese game developer Konami created two versions of The Goonies for the MSX (The Goonies) in Japan and Europe, and Family Computer (The Goonies) in Japan. The Goonies II was also released on the Famicom (and its international counterpart, the Nintendo Entertainment System). The Goonies II was released in North America, Europe, and Australia, although the original was one of the NES games released as part of the Nintendo VS. System arcade machine in the 1980s. In it, the Fratellis have kidnapped all the Goonies (except Mikey, whom the player guides) and have hidden them in cages across a terrain of caverns, mazes, and abandoned buildings. As Mikey, the player must rescue them all and ultimately free a mermaid named Annie.
The house that served as the focal point of the 1985 movie “The Goonies” is perhaps Astoria’s best-known landmark. It’s certainly been a draw for fans and tourists who come to pay homage. Since the house was sold in January, conflict about the increased traffic in the neighborhood has been renewed.
"I feel in my heart that this house and this property is meant to be shared — to make so many people happy," Zakeri said. When Zakeri and his family aren’t residing in the Goonies house, he hopes the home can serve as an investment property. While Zakeri’s family has been encouraging throughout the home purchase process, he acknowledged there wasn’t an established goal or aspiration to own the Goonies house. "When I got the news that I was officially under contract with the Goonies House, it was the day before Thanksgiving," he recalled during a phone interview with FOX Business on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
The steep driveway makes it hard to see from the street at all. So disappointed when people buy movie houses and are like that. Today she has had a change of heart, as the people who visit now seem to be more respectful. Preston was an absolute joy to talk with, as we chatted about the history of the home and how she was determined to purchase it around 20 years ago. Being completely honest, she absolutely made my day as The Goonies was a favorite childhood movie of mine growing up. The signs were posted not long after the 30th anniversary of the film by the homeowner, Sandi Preston.
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