If you love the movie up then you're going to love visiting the Edith Macefield's house which is inspired by the movie. We have been here three times and this visit they had colored the house red and black. It kind of gave like Asian vibes. But this house is nestled in between two buildings. Parking is very sparse. So if you are doing a quick visit you could Park across the street. Or you could partake in the street parking in that area. But be warned it is a busy area. Pro tip make sure you bring some balloons to take memorable pictures in front of the house. read more

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The house that inspired the movie 'Up.' A super cute house with a great story. Wedged between two larger buildings stands the Up house and it sure is easy to miss. We actually had to drive around again because we missed it the first time. A quick stop, but worth the visit for such a powerful story and inspiration for a wonderful movie. read more

Edith Macefield is a folk hero who is known for refusing to sell her 108 year-old farmhouse for $1,000,000 to make way for a commercial development in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. As a real-estate holdout, she forced the developers to construct their multistory project around her home. Ironically, she became close friend's with the construction superintendent Barry Martin who functioned as a friend and caretaker in her later years. She left her home to him in her will. A year after her death, Disney's publicists attached balloons to the roof of her home to promote the film "Up" in which an aging widower's home is surrounded by an upcoming commercial development. The home is very close to Trader Joe's and Top Pot Doughnuts in Ballard. read more

Edith Macefield's House - Inspiration for the movie Up - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you loved the Disney movie Up, you must visit this!! The house does not look like the one from the movie, but this was the inspiration behind it. The house is fenced off so you can't get too close. Can't believe a residential home is still in the middle of industrial buildings. If you're trying to take some photos, the person taking the photo will probably have to stand in the middle of the street to get everything in the photo. Just be careful!! Such a fascinating thing to see in the city, especially. Wish I brought a balloon to tie on the fence. read more

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I don't care if the house looks like a far stretch from Up. If this was the inspiration for the movie then that's all the matters. This is one of my wife's most favorite movies and with what she's going through, I will take anything that brings her happiness. So yah, it may not be what you expect but the significance, the relevance behind it, the happiness it brings to the most important person in my life, is all that matters. read more

There's quirky landmarks all around Seattle: Lenin statue, The Troll, Waiting for the Interurban, JP Patches memorial, Jimi Hendrix statue, the SAM Sculpture Park, Soundgarten by NOAA, the giant popsicle between 4th/5th Avenues, and then there's Edith Macefield's House. Parked near this home on the way to The Egg and Us on 11/11/17. From HistoryLink.org, here is the fascinating background about the late Ms. Macefield (http://www.historylink.org/File/11092) To succinctly sum it up, this is a reminder of the ongoing gentrification of Seattle. read more

Edith Macefield's House - Not the same considering the story behind this feisty, wonderful woman (11/11/17) - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The house that apparently that inspired the Disney movie, Up. Alright so before you get your expectations high....it's not the most aesthetically (as of right now) site but I do dig the story behind this house. I heard about this spot via social media...it was a pretty inspiring story. Overall: 5 Stars. It may not be most beautiful landmark I've ever seen but it sure does a have a beautiful story. Street parking wasn't an issue for me nor was it touristy populated. A pleasant roadside attraction if you're on this side of Washington. TL:DR Tips: * Bring your own props if you want to take a good picture read more

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I haven't seen "Up" but apparently this house was an inspiration to the movie. I had to read up on some of the history of this, Ms. Macefield turned down $1M in 2006 to the developers and continued to live at her home, as the builders built all around her house. She has since passed away and the house is up for public auction. Not sure if it has been sold yet or not. Its not boarded up anymore but there is a fence around it. You can leave notes on balloons and attach it to the fence. I hope they don't tear it down since it's a cool landmark. read more

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I was so excited to learn that the house from Up! is here in Seattle. (Ok, I know Up is a commercial, but you know what I mean... the house that inspired Up!) I drove over to Ballard and circled the block a few times, looking for the house. I couldn't wait to get a picture! But, I found it all boarded up. I guess they're renovating it and raising it up, according to the sign. I'm afraid maybe that defeats the point of leaving it preserved, but what do I know? As of right now, don't bother to go looking for it, unless you like boarded up things. read more

Edith Macefield's House - April 2013, house is boarded up. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I am the biggest fan of Roadside Attractions & when I saw this on whatever social media platform I was on at the moment - I knew I had to visit this place! So long story - short: Ms. Macefield turned down $1M in 2006 to the developers and continued to live in her home, as the builders built all around her house. She has since passed away and the house is up for public auction. I guess it used to be boarded up but it hasn't been since I have been there twice. There is still a fence around it. And it's so weird but amazing to see a small house surrounded by commercial buildings. I plan on visiting this place with some balloons at one point. Apparently this is the house that inspired the Pixar movie "Up." So cool to think about. If you happen to be in the area - it's a nice, quick stop! Just be careful when taking pictures, it's located near a busy street and drivers tend to speed. read more

Edith Macefield's House - Still up! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I heard about this oddity on one of my favorite podcasts (correction - my favorite, also it's the best one) and when I was stopping in Seattle I knew I had to check it out. You can see it coming over the bridge from the south, which really puts into perspective how freaky it is. Be careful taking pictures (don't get hit by a car...that will ruin your day mate), but make sure to take one from across the street and up close. If the story of the place intrigues you, it can be a fun date spot. Grab a snack (or just do the taste test) at Trader Joe's around the corner and take with your bae about the unrelenting grind of capitalism against the iron will of the individual. The story behind the house: http://99percentinvisible.org/episode/holdout/ read more

An icon the few of us enbrace. Hate what Seattle had become. All the CA people the Seattle city council is discusting. Kicking people out of there homes. U are ugly dirty and not what Seattle was made of. If I have to fight afar I will. You are taxing natives out of there homes. U have turned Seattle into a socialistic society. All of u have never been born there or went through triles and tribulations your ugly . I went through racial profiling and attacks. I was the only white person in most my classes but I rather have that then what u ignoramuses have turned Seattle too. Racists biased people who play a role that is bull shit. Most of u know nothing about the city I was born in and still remember Group Health number. My mum in 70s opened a store fought odds. As did Jerry from red Robin Dana from Dillitant. I can throw plenty of names out there Seattle has become ugly. read more

2-26-17. Still here. It's empty, but it's still amazing and cool to see the small house surrounded by huge commercial buildings. Much respect to the late Edith Macefield, for standing her ground and fighting for what she so strongly believed in. read more

Edith Macefield's House - 2-26-17. Still here! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A true Seattle Landmark, no doubt. Nestled between (literally) the giant construction of a new shopping center is the tiny house of what was Seattle's Last Super Hero, Edith Macefield. Edith bought the house in 1966 and watched the Ballard neighborhood expand over the last 40+ years. When she was offered a lofty $1 Million for her plot last year, she refused, saying, "I don't want to move. I don't need the money. Money doesn't mean anything," Sadly, Edith passed away last week. No heirs, no living relatives, she's said to have left her home to one of the construction workers who's been taking care of her for the last few years. Stop by and check it out her house while you can. I took a sec today and did so myself. There's loads of flowers and letters tucked in her fence.. very nice to see. It's absolutely worth checking out if you haven't, especially since nobody's sure how long it will remain. read more

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One of the most amazing landmarks I know of!!! Edith Macefield is more then Seattle's Last Super Hero... she is someone I (and many others) truly look up to, an idol. Never seen nor met the woman, only have read the stories but she has touched me in the most beautiful way possible, touches my heart and makes me smile. The world can definitely learn a thing or two from Edith Macefield presence. For all locals and tourists, this landmark shouldn't be underrated or overlooked, it should be visited, respected, preserved, and lastly a lesson for us all to take in as a principle. read more

Such a small house in between large shopping centers. It was nice for a chance to visit this house but I wish it was fixed up or at least looked like how it did originally back in the day. The house was all worn and wood...there was a gate to block ppl from going inside. Might not be safe to go in any how given it's condition. The balloons looked just as sad as the house. Just a quick 5 minute visit and that was all. read more

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It's a must see if you are in Seattle. I came here in June of 2015. The house now is for sale now The house has been stripped down to it's bare bones so there's not much to look at .... but it's a great chance to see the house that inspired the movie UP. read more

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Up House. It's actually somewhat depressing to go and visit because its all boarded up, but it's inspirational to see. read more

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I was hoping they would have at least started on the renovations but as of May 2014, everything is still boarded up with no sign of progress. From the sign out front, it looks like phase one was supposed to be completed sometime in 2013 but there's nothing to show for it. It's a little out of the way from the city center, so unless you're trying to kill time (like we were before heading to the airport), I would skip it for now. There's an overgrown tree right in front of the house that pretty much blocks everything, and the boarded up look isn't very picturesque. To top it off, we saw a car get broken into with the windows smashed right across the street, so please be careful around this area. The concept itself is pretty cool and reminiscent of the Disney UP! movie. read more

Edith Macefield's House - As of May 2014, no sign of progress - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm Speechless Love The Up Movie. Now I'll be buying the book Under One Roof Hope they Save The House & Restore It read more

Edith Macefield's House - April 20, 2017 Still Standing Tall #AdventureIsOutThere#EdithMaceFieldHome - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Did you guys know that this place was an inspiration for the Disney Movie "UP"? I went here with some friends so we can check the place out. It is definitely like the movie, lots of other stores or corp surrounds it and there is more building to building. It just sucks that the house isn't like painted or refurbished. Looks like it just stripped down to the wood and also it is gated. If this place was fix up, I'm sure lots of people would enjoy it. read more

After our trip to many breweries around Ballard, we stumbled upon this by accident. At first it just looks like a worn down house over the years but then you find out the story of Edith Macefield. A defiant Edith stood for her house while everyone else decided to sell their property back in 2006. This is more than just a house but a symbol of history and the gentrification of many historic neighborhoods across the U.S. that are being torn down. I could feel a good energy coming from this house. Even after they tear it down and move the house to its new home wherever it may be, the building owner will have one heck of a time building on this land as a stubborn Edith Macefield can still be felt! :) read more

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Prior to visiting, I read that the Edith Macefield house was the Inspiration for the Pixar Movie UP. It's a great place to stop by if you're a Disney fan. We took some quick pictures and were out of there in less than 30 minutes. This place is near Seattle so it was very convenient to stop by. The house and parking was fairly easy to find and there was also plenty of street parking when I stopped by. After reading up on Edith Macefield, I thought she was a brave woman to stand up to the big developers. However, it is sad to see the house boarded up, alone, and uninhabited because she worked so hard to keep her house standing. The house is a symbol and a reminder of what you can accomplish as it sits there surrounded by a big shopping Mall. read more

The structure is pretty much abandoned, no color or anything that reminds you the movie, but I guess the important thing is what it represents: the opposition to globalization read more

I recommend that you search out Edith's house. You can park in front and consider what would make this woman so defiant. This is a story about what is important in life. Edith had a very modest home. But it was hers. My home too is tiny and my life is relatively unremarkable. But it is mine. And it is important to me. People will probably view Edith's house a symbol of "Old Ballard" vs. "New Ballard". But I think this is missing the point. This was a strong woman who refused to be pushed out. Edith you were quite a gal. read more

3/30/17 house is still there. Glad I stopped to check it out and read up on Edith Macefield. read more

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It is hard to review a place that has been billed because of the love and the story that surrounds it. It is so nice to see that is still in this modern times there was a stubborn person that take out for her believes I hope the community gets to save this house read more

Forgot to snag a couple photos of this place when I came the other day, but now the fence is decorated with TONS of balloons!! I'm so glad that Washingtonians/Seattlites always come together for these kinds of things. It just makes our city more unique. Heard about this house through a friend and had no idea it was tucked behind the huge plaza. Can't wait for this house to be saved to it can be fixed up and pretty again! read more

It was bare bones but still cool to check out. Sad for whomever lived there. read more

Edith Macefield's House - View from across the street. You almost miss it driving by - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place gets 5 stars even if it looks ugly (now) and is nondescript if located anywhere else. But because it's here, surrounded by huge concrete blocks, with a touching story behind it, it's a must-see in my opinion. I hope the new owners turn this into something wonderful! (No, it's not the inspiration for the movie Up. But its story is still great.) read more

PRO: it's the house that inspired the Pixar movie, UP!! CON: it is NOT ready for public viewing. It's fenced up & boarded and frankly very sad looking :( I wished there was more progress to it so it could be a cute landmark... but it's very far from that stage. Plus, if you don't know where it is, you will literally drive right pass it! There was a single balloon next to the house when we stopped by, so +1 for that. read more

Hopefully this place never goes down. It's really easy to get to with buses. I was almost tempted to buy balloons from the Trader Joe's above, but I guess that would have defeated the purpose of the house and its symbol against gentrification. I'll be very sad if I come back to Seattle and it's gone. read more

Am I happy I came here and checked it off my list? Yes. Am I impressed? Not at all. It was a big let down to see something have so much potential to get tourists to visit this more "run down" area look just like the neighborhood. This could be a landmark and is a huge opportunity missed. read more

Free, open 24 hours, doesn't cost a dime, and the coolest thing to do with a friend (I'd suggest it as a fun surprise side-trip with a friend if you're on your way to or from Seattle, the Ballard Locks, the Ballard or Fremont Sunday market or even Archie McPhee's). read more

Edith Macefield's House - Took this pic by climbing the green metal stairs leading to the Ballard Bridge. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I drive by this place most days during work, and it always brings a smile to my face. I hope they don't tear the house down now that she's gone. read more

Cute place to visit especially if you liked the movie, Up. Read the history behind the house which made me appreciate it more. There are cute stores and markets surrounding the house so plan on hanging out a bit. read more

A must-see for any resident or visitor to our fair city. Ms. Macefield was true to herself, and true to Ballard.

Her story is quite interesting and the visual effect of seeing the small wood cottage surrounded by big concrete structures is impactful. The balloon memorial is so Seattle and makes me smile. read more

Help me save this house if you don't want it torn down. It stands for something because Edith Macefield stood up for it! Help me do the same! The kickstarter campaign will be live in 1-2 days! Thank you in advance! Https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1281298452/940560367?token=e9274b7f read more

Very impressive even in its boarded up state. It's worth a quick stop on the way to Old Ballard with all its shops, restaurants and bars. The Ballard Locks are only a 20 minute walk from here. The house is slated for auction in March 2015. Its days may well be numbered unless a preservation-minded buyer emerges. There is an active Facebook page for those interested in learning more or contacting the owners: ttps://www.facebook.com/macefieldhouse read more