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Fans of Tim Burton films can now own a piece of “reel” estate.

In Florida’s Tampa Bay area, a home that appeared in “Edward Scissorhands” — and which now operates as a museum to the cult-favorite 1990 movie — has listed for sale, asking $699,900. But more than just property, a new owner stands to own some pieces of cinematic history.

Not only does the home, at 1774 Tinsmith Circle in Lutz, come with a yard landscaped to replicate its look in the movie — but hundreds of keepsakes can also belong to the new owner.

“Don’t miss the chance to own such a fun and interesting, one of a kind home that comes with ALL the priceless collection of memorabilia from the movie!” said listing representative, Megan Hartnell of Century 21 Affiliates, in the property’s description — adding the 1,432-square-foot lair has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, new appliances and a large backyard.


  The home’s landscaping matches that of the film. Dylan Todd The home’s landscaping matches that of the film. Dylan Todd

  The home is located on Tinsmith Circle, a cul-de-sac where the movie was shot. Dylan Todd The home is located on Tinsmith Circle, a cul-de-sac where the movie was shot. Dylan Todd

  The home is filled with movie memorabilia. Dylan Todd The home is filled with movie memorabilia. Dylan Todd

The current owners, 54-year-old Joey Licalzi and his 53-year-old wife, Sharon, have decked out the space with authentic and reproduced props, and documents. There are movie scripts — one, an original, donated last year by the movie’s prop master — and another that’s a pre-movie draft. There’s also an autographed photo of Burton, a number of Edward Scissorhands (played by Johnny Depp) fan portraits and posters, even some dolls showing his likeness. Every item on display was donated, but the couple had to source the replica wallpaper for the kitchen — which luckily came with its original cabinets and counters. The same can’t be said for the original refrigerator, which the previous owners kept in the garage until throwing it out after the Licalzis bought the home for $230,000 in September 2020.

“That would have been priceless,” Joey Licalzi told The Post of having the original fridge reinstalled in the kitchen. But even without it there, the kitchen remains a spectacle for visitors who visit the museum free of charge. Go there now, and there’s a new film artifact on display: the kitchen’s original can opener that appeared on screen.

“If you go in there, people cry,” he added. “I’ve had grown men cry.”


  The home’s collection of film-related goodies come included in the asking price. Dylan Todd The home’s collection of film-related goodies come included in the asking price. Dylan Todd

  The kitchen includes replica wallpaper. Dylan Todd The kitchen includes replica wallpaper. Dylan Todd

Licalzi has a personal connection to the film, and it’s why he says he bought the home — placing the winning bid at a time when he says offers for it came from fans around the world. At the time of the movie’s production, Licalzi worked as a dishwasher at a local Denny’s restaurant, and the film’s craft services department needed a place, and a person, to wash their dishes. Licalzi’s manager asked him, and he agreed to the task.

“The owner of the house and the realtor were blown away by [my story], and that’s how I landed the house,” he said, adding that he and his wife — who’s still working as an accountant — have maintained it lovingly on a single income. (Licalzi himself is retired.) He declined to say how much money has gone into the cosmetic work and upkeep, but said “Every penny went into the house. Every penny we get.”

That doesn’t mean “Edward Scissorhands” is Licalzi’s favorite movie.

“My favorite movie is, of course, ‘Rocky,’ because I’m Gen X,” he said, adding he maintains the home for the community. In the film, this listing is the home of the Boggs family, with whom Edward stays. The set wasn’t just limited to this property. The movie was shot on the Tinsmith cul-de-sac — and other houses with starring roles still stand nearby.


  The house stands on a corner lot. Dylan Todd The house stands on a corner lot. Dylan Todd


  The backyard has plenty of room to entertain visitors. Dylan Todd The backyard has plenty of room to entertain visitors. Dylan Todd

Licalzi aims to sell the house, as the listing describes, with everything still inside — or for someone to buy it and be an investor for the museum’s potential second chapter. That would include opening up a new museum-slash-coffee shop space, and transferring every item in the house to that other spot — a bigger one that would allow the holdings to grow.

“Trust me, this is not a normal house,” said Licalzi of the package deal.

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