Winchester Mystery House is a Queen Anne house in San Jose, California, and a filming location for Winchester (2018). Built in 1884, it was designed by Sarah Winchester, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Sarah Winchester.
Location: 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in San Jose, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0167, SRC-0168 - Designed by Sarah Winchester
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0168, SRC-0167 - Built in 1884
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0168, SRC-0167 - Architectural style: Queen Anne
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0167, SRC-0168 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (listed 1974-08-07, ref. 74000559); California Historical Landmark No. 868
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0168, SRC-0167, SRC-0435 - Appeared in Winchester (movie, 2018) — as subject/setting (basis for the film about Sarah Winchester and her mansion)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0169, SRC-0170, SRC-2956 - Owned by Sarah Winchester
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0168, SRC-0167, SRC-2957
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0167 — National Park Service – Winchester House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0168 — California Office of Historic Preservation – Landmark #868 (Tier 1, public_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0169 — Variety – 'Winchester' Review (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0170 — Netflix – Winchester (Tier 2, production_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0435 — The Historical Marker Database (HMdb.org) — Winchester House marker (Tier 3, reference_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2956 — Collider – The Haunting True Story Behind Helen Mirren's 'Winchester' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2957 — Smithsonian Magazine – The Heiress to a Gun Empire Built a Mansion Forever Haunted by the Blood Money That Built It (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4667 — Winchester Mystery House (official site) (Tier 1, operating_organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4668 — Visit San Jose (Team San Jose) (Tier 2, tourism_bureau; 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 daily; Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
Admission: Mansion Tour (~65 min, guided) is the standard option; children 4 & under free, ages 5-12 require a ticket. Specialty Historian Tour $99/person. Online prices match box office; see official ticketing for current rates.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Winchester filmed?
Winchester Mystery House, in San Jose, California, is a real-world filming location used for Winchester.
Can you visit Winchester Mystery House?
Yes — Winchester Mystery House is open to the public. Hours: Open daily; Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.. Admission: Mansion Tour (~65 min, guided) is the standard option; children 4 & under free, ages 5-12 require a ticket. Specialty Historian Tour $99/person. Online prices match box office; see official ticketing for current rates..
Who designed Winchester Mystery House?
Winchester Mystery House was designed by Sarah Winchester.
Where is Winchester Mystery House located?
Winchester Mystery House is located in San Jose, California.