From The Queens Gambit to Firefly Lane have you ever imagined yourself as your favourite character, and wondered how much it would cost to live their life? 

Well, look no further, as new research reveals exactly how much it might cost to live in the same neighbourhood as some of your favourite shows, as well as how much they might cost in 2025 and 2030.

  • comparethemarket.com.au has analyzed property prices across some of the top TV filming locations to reveal how much it would cost to buy a home there
  • The average cost of a home in Cambridge, Ontario, the filming location of the award-winning The Queens’ Gambit would set you back $524,493 CAD
  • The research has also forecast the cost of each home, to reveal how much they might cost in 2025 and 2030

The Queen’s Gambit:
Beth Harmon’s adopted home

If like much of the nation, you couldn’t take your eyes off The Queen’s Gambit, you might have found yourself wondering what it would cost to purchase a house in the same area as Beth Harmon’s adopted home. Look no further, as this is how much it could set you back:

Location Average value of properties within the neighborhood (2021) YoY % change Predicted value of properties within the neighborhood

(2025)

Predicted value of properties within the neighborhood

(2030)

Cambridge, Ontario, N1S 2W4 $524,493 +17.10% $1,154,846 $2,542,779

Virgin River:
Mel’s log cabin

With rumours of a season four heavily circulating, you might find yourself wondering how much it would cost for a log cabin-like Mel’s and how much the value might increase in years to come:

Location Average value of properties within the neighborhood

(2021)

YoY % change Predicted value of properties within the neighborhood

(2025)

Predicted value of

properties within the neighborhood

(2030)

North Vancouver, British Colombia, V7R 3X5 $1,262,960 +1.3% $1,347,215 $1,437,090

Firefly Lane:
Kate’s waterfront house

For fans of Firefly Lane, you might know that the entire series was filmed in Vancouver, Canada, and Kate’s waterfront house can be found on Marine Drive. If you have your sights set on this location, you might need to save a pretty penny:

Location Average value of properties within the neighborhood

(2021)

YoY % change Predicted value of properties within the neighborhood

(2025)

Predicted value of

properties within the neighborhood

(2030)

West Vancouver, British Colombia, V7W 2P8 $3,095,731 +12.4% $5,553,858 $9,963,830

Young Tully and Kate’s homes

Filmed in Fort Langley, Young Tully and Kate’s homes are actually located across the street from one another, and for those wanting to set up a home in the same location, here’s how much it will cost you now, and how much it might increase in 2025 and 2030:

Location Average value of properties within the neighborhood

(2021)

YoY % change Predicted value of properties within the neighborhood

(2025)

Predicted value of

properties within the neighborhood

(2030)

Fort Langley, British Colombia, V4W 1V1 $1,538,667 +14.0% $2,962,572 $5,704,179

Commenting on the research, Simon Downes, spokesperson for comparethemarket.com.au says: “Those that might have their sights set on locations that feature in shows such as The Queen’s Gambit or Firefly Lane also need to consider how much insurance for these properties might cost, as it’s important to have the right cover in place should the worst happen whilst you’re moving, or once you’re settled.”

To find out what other properties are featured in the research and how much they cost, please visit: https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/home-loans/real-life-real-estate-tv-locations/