A Christmas Story House is a house in Cleveland, Ohio, and a filming location for A Christmas Story (1983). Built in 1895. It is owned by The House from A Christmas Story (A Christmas Story House & Museum company).
Location: 3159 W. 11th St., Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Tremont, Cleveland, Ohio
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0171, SRC-0172 - Built in 1895
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0171, SRC-0172 - Historic designation: Cleveland Designated Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0171, SRC-0173, SRC-0174 - Appeared in A Christmas Story (movie, 1983) — as Exterior (and some interior) scenes of Ralphie Parker's house
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0171, SRC-0172
Ownership history
Current owner — The House from A Christmas Story (A Christmas Story House & Museum company) (since 2023)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13735, SRC-13736, SRC-13921
Current owner — The House from A Christmas Story (A Christmas Story House & Museum company) (since 2023)
confidence 85/100 · SRC-13735, SRC-13736, SRC-13921
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0171 — Cleveland Historical (Center for Public History + Digital Humanities, Cleveland State University) (Tier 1, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0172 — Destination Cleveland (thisiscleveland.com) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0173 — WKYC (Cleveland NBC affiliate) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0174 — Variety (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13735 — https://housefromachristmasstory.com/the-house-from-a-christmas-story-house-announces-new-ownership/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13736 — https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/meet-the-new-owner-of-christmas-story (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-13921 — Wikipedia — A Christmas Story House (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-4669 — A Christmas Story House & Museum (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4670 — Atlas Obscura (Tier 2, travel_reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. 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: Open year-round, 7 days/week 10am-5pm (extended hours Thanksgiving-Christmas). Self-guided tours hourly from 10:15am, last tour 4:15pm.
Admission: Self-guided tour ~$20 + admission tax & digital fee; children under 5 free.
Frequently asked questions
Where was A Christmas Story filmed?
A Christmas Story House, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a real-world filming location used for A Christmas Story.
Can you visit A Christmas Story House?
Yes — A Christmas Story House is open to the public. Hours: Open year-round, 7 days/week 10am-5pm (extended hours Thanksgiving-Christmas). Self-guided tours hourly from 10:15am, last tour 4:15pm.. Admission: Self-guided tour ~$20 + admission tax & digital fee; children under 5 free..
Where is A Christmas Story House located?
A Christmas Story House is located in Cleveland, Ohio.