Introduction to Breaking Bad Properties
Super fans of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” can now buy a significant slice of the hit series’ property portfolio in New Mexico. The iconic home of chemistry-teacher-turned-drug-lord Walter White went on sale in January for $3.99 million — and the motel where his meth traded hands just hit the market for $3 million.
The Route 66 Motel
The Route 66 motel was a popular filming location for the series’ early seasons. Absolute Investment Realty
A shot of the iconic sign in the “Breaking Bad” episode “Everyone knows it’s Windy.” Youtube/AMC
More than a decade after its series finale, the hit AMC series “Breaking Bad” still numbers among one of the most highly awarded and higher-praised television series of all time.
Filming Locations
With Bryan Cranston as its star, the gritty drama chronicled a terminally ill chemistry teacher’s descent into Albuquerque’s underbelly of crystal meth.
For better or worse, filming locations throughout the high desert city turned into tourist hotspots.
Brokers Alfredo Barrenechea and Rita Cordova, of Absolute Investment Realty, are selling one of these iconic locations for $3 million.
Albuquerque’s Crossroads Motel, located along the famous Route 66, featured heavily in the series’ early seasons. Character Hank Schrader nicknamed the two-story motel “The Crystal Palace,” in reference to its fictional reputation for junkies, drugs and prostitution.
A shot of the motel parking lot in “Breaking Bad.” Youtube/AMC
The Crossroads Motel
The motel also made a brief appearance in the similarly acclaimed spinoff series, “Better Call Saul.”
The real-life Crossroads Motel, built in 1965, has been continuously run by the same family since the mid-1970s, Barrenechea told The Post. Operations ceased earlier this year, according to the listing.
“They get a lot of business a lot of fans of the shows,” Barrenechea said. He recalled a recent 30-minute trip to the property in which two or three different visitors showed up to take pictures and look around.
The listing advertises 31 rooms. Absolute Investment Realty
The motel pool. Absolute Investment Realty
“They’re private people and they don’t necessarily want to have to be dealing with that,” Barrenechea said.
The listing advertises 31 rooms plus owner’s accommodations, and dubs the location “an ideal redevelopment candidate.”
The White Family Home
While the owners of Crossroads Motel begrudgingly tolerated its newfound fame, the nearby owners of the White family home in Albuquerque have earned a reputation for outright retaliation.
Homeowner Joanne Quintana, who grew up in the 1,910-square-foot ranch home, previously told reporters that she initially welcomed the Hollywood crews. The experience quickly turned sour, however, as the show’s popularity attracted crowds of fans who wanted a peek.
The four-bedroom ranch home sits 15 minutes from the for-sale motel. AP
The White family sits down for dinner at their ranch home in a season 4 scene. ©AMC/courtesy Everett Collection
Quintana finally had enough and listed the home earlier this year — albeit for an outrageous price.
“So we’re going to walk away with just our memories. It’s time to move on,” she told local outlet KOB.
Quintana earned a reputation for fending off looky-loos — a viral Instragram clip in June showed her spraying a gaggle of onlookers with a water hose.
Influencer Santi filmed the crowds outside Quintana’s home.
“You can take a picture from that corner, do not get close,” Quintana warned the visitors. “And no tripods, no nothing. One picture then you go.”
Quintana listed the four-bedroom property in January for a whopping $3.99 million. The current median sale price in Albuquerque is $360,000, according to Redfin.
“We’re done. There’s no reason to fight anymore,” Quintana told KOB.
Conclusion
The combined asking price for the two properties is $7 million, a significant investment for any fan of the series. The sale of these properties marks the end of an era for “Breaking Bad” fans, who will no longer be able to visit these iconic locations. However, for the new owners of these properties, it presents an opportunity to own a piece of television history.
FAQs
Q: How much are the two properties asking for?
A: The Crossroads Motel is asking for $3 million, while the White family home is asking for $3.99 million.
Q: Why are the owners of the White family home selling the property?
A: The owners are selling the property due to the constant stream of fans visiting the location, which has become a nuisance.
Q: Is the Crossroads Motel still operational?
A: No, the motel ceased operations earlier this year.
Q: How many rooms does the Crossroads Motel have?
A: The motel has 31 rooms, plus owner’s accommodations.
Q: What is the current median sale price in Albuquerque?
A: The current median sale price in Albuquerque is $360,000, according to Redfin.
