In 2013, after Breaking Bad ended its five-year run, several of the cars used in the Emmy Award-winning TV show were put up for auction, much to the delight of fans. One of the most notable was the 2003 Pontiac Aztek driven by Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston. The show’s fan base is so passionate that a few years ago a replica of the underwear worn by the mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher turned ruthless drug lord was put up for auction and ended up being the best. It was sold to the highest bidder. $32,500. Now, if you happen to have a little more disposable cash burning a hole in your pocket, the unassuming Albuquerque residence of White and his family could be yours!
This iconic pad, which hit the market for under $4 million, consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a piano and living room, dining area, and 1,910 square feet of kitchen. There is a two-car garage to the front and a private rear garden with pool and covered BBQ area. Tucked behind a fence on less than four acres in the suburban neighborhood of Loma del Rey, the property is being marketed by David Christensen and Sonya Avila of The Christensen Group | eXp Realty Luxury.
Purchased shortly after construction by Fran and Louis Padilla in the 1970s and now owned by the deceased couple’s children, the one-story stucco and wood-paneled structure was originally designed as a TV pilot. It was proposed as a filming location. Scout knocked on the door in 2006. Filming began six months later, Breaking Bad premiered in 2008, and the house became a popular tourist attraction for fans around the world. People all over the world want to catch a glimpse of the places where scenes like Pizzatos took place.
“The house has become a character as big as Walter White himself, sometimes receiving more than 300 cars a day, and is a treasure trove for investors looking to make the world’s best Airbnb.” Ryan Johnston of Interphase Entertainment, who is in charge of the project, says: Sold by eXp Realty.