The Munsters House is a Second Empire Victorian house in Universal City, California, and a filming location for The Munsters (1964-1966). Built in 1946.
Location: Munster House, Colonial Street backlot, Universal Studios Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Verified facts
- Located in Universal Studios backlot (Colonial Street), Universal City
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0598, SRC-0599, SRC-0601, SRC-0600 - Built in 1946
confidence 80/100 · 7 recorded source groups · SRC-0599, SRC-0600, SRC-0601, SRC-0713, SRC-5485, SRC-8766, SRC-4712 - Architectural style: Second Empire Victorian
confidence 80/100 · 5 recorded source groups · SRC-0599, SRC-0600, SRC-5486, SRC-9947, SRC-10000 - Appeared in The Munsters (tv, 1964-1966)
confidence 80/100 · 9 recorded source groups · SRC-0599, SRC-0600, SRC-0601, SRC-0714, SRC-3677, SRC-5487, SRC-5488, SRC-4574, SRC-4712 - On-screen address: 1313 Mockingbird Lane, Mockingbird Heights (The Munsters (1964–1966))
confidence 80/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-0601, SRC-4574, SRC-4713, SRC-0599, SRC-4960, SRC-10080
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0598 — Discover Universal (official Universal Destinations & Experiences blog) — Guide to The World-Famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0599 — Wikipedia — Munster Mansion (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0600 — Los Angeles Magazine — Take a Stroll Down Colonial Street, Film and TV's Most Iconic Suburban Set (Jared Cowan) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0601 — theStudioTour.com — Colonial Street: Munster House (Tier 3, institutional_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0713 — RetroWeb (Universal City Image Gallery — Colonial and New England Streets) (Tier 3, established_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0714 — Rob on Location — The Munsters filming locations (Tier 3, filming_location_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10000 — Preservation Maryland — Maryland Style Architecture: Second Empire (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10080 — Munster Mansion — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3677 — thestudiotour.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3678 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4574 — Cracked (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4712 — TV Insider — Shows Filmed on Colonial Street / Wisteria Lane (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4713 — USPS News (United States Postal Service) — Who goes there? (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4960 — Texas Monthly — Welcome to the 'Munsters' Mansion in Waxahachie (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5485 — The Munsters Wiki (Fandom) (Tier 3, fan_wiki; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5486 — Places of Fancy — Where Is 1313 Mockingbird Lane from 'The Munsters'? (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5487 — Roadtrippers (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5488 — Beverly Bar (Tier 3, website; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5599 — Wikipedia (Universal Studios Lot) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8766 — IPMS/USA Reviews — The Munsters House at 1313 Mockingbird Lane (Moebius Models kit review, Doug Hamilton) (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9947 — The Craftsman Blog (Scott Sidler) — 6 Spookiest Old Houses in History (Tier 2, expert_publication; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Viewable only from the World-Famous Studio Tour tram during Universal Studios Hollywood park operating hours (varies daily/seasonally)
Admission: Included with Universal Studios Hollywood theme park admission (1-day general admission ~$109-$154, date-dependent)
Frequently asked questions
How is The Munsters House connected to The Munsters?
The Munsters House, in Universal City, California, has a documented connection to The Munsters. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit The Munsters House?
Yes — The Munsters House is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: Viewable only from the World-Famous Studio Tour tram during Universal Studios Hollywood park operating hours (varies daily/seasonally). Admission: Included with Universal Studios Hollywood theme park admission (1-day general admission ~$109-$154, date-dependent).
Where is The Munsters House located?
The Munsters House is located in Universal City, California.