T
he “Stranger Things” series may be ending, but the Wheeler family’s house in Atlanta’s East Point suburb is starting a new chapter. The two‑story, 2,500‑sq‑ft home—four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a retro kitchen, mustard‑yellow walls, floral wallpaper, wood‑paneled family room, and brick fireplaces—was the show’s exterior set for five seasons. Netflix owned the property, paid $425,000 for it in 2021, and listed it for $350,000 in August. In less than a month the house sold to a local couple of fans for $365,000, a $15,000 premium over the asking price, according to Zillow. The buyers, who had driven past the “Wheeler House” many times, sent a heartfelt letter to Netflix, expressing their love for the show, their plans to honor the neighborhood, and their willingness to support future projects. Their agent, Giovany Gonzalez‑Rios of BHHS Georgia Properties, said the couple was “ecstatic” when the deal closed in late October, just before the final season’s premiere.

    The house’s basement, where the characters played Dungeons & Dragons and hid from the Upside Down, was not shown on screen; interior scenes were filmed on a set in Atlanta. The real home, built around 1963, still carries the 1980s vibe that made the series iconic. Netflix’s purchase of the property in 2021 for $425,000 was part of the studio’s effort to secure key locations for the show’s production.

    One of the new owners had been an extra on the series and discovered the listing on social media. In her letter she mentioned that they are growing their family through adoption and hope their children will enjoy the same childhood magic the Wheelers did. She also pledged to preserve the house’s legacy and remain open to future reunions or projects.

    The Wheeler house is not the only Atlanta location tied to “Stranger Things.” In 2022, the Byers family home in Fayetteville, Georgia—a modest three‑bedroom house that served as the show’s iconic Byers residence—was listed for $300,000. A fan buyer purchased it at a premium and converted the fixer‑upper into a themed Airbnb, complete with colorful lights and cryptic wall messages reminiscent of the series.

    Both properties illustrate how the show’s real‑world locations have become treasured by fans, and how the series’ legacy continues to influence the communities that once hosted its filming.