Classic Town is Back!
Build Your Dream Town Houses

Relive the charm of 1987 with this iconic 215-piece LEGO set. A nostalgic trip to simpler building fun!

🏛 Classic Town
Set #1484

Town Houses

Town Houses is a charming glimpse into classic LEGO town life.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy building classic town layouts ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 215 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the nostalgic value and simple charm of this classic town set. Some find the design basic compared to modern sets, but the set's rarity and vintage appeal make it a sought-after collectible.

📝 Our Take

Town Houses is a charming glimpse into classic LEGO town life. Released in 1987, this set captures the essence of simple yet appealing LEGO architecture, offering a nostalgic building experience for those who remember the early days of LEGO town layouts.

This set is perfect for LEGO collectors and enthusiasts of vintage LEGO town themes. With its classic design and manageable piece count, it offers a satisfying build and a great addition to any LEGO town display.

Skip this if you're seeking highly detailed or complex building techniques. For more intricate modular buildings, consider the Creator Expert series like the Bookshop (10270-1).

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🧱 Building Experience

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215
Pieces
2h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple yet effective building techniques
  • Classic LEGO color scheme and design
  • Easy to integrate into existing LEGO town layouts
  • Features two distinct townhouses with unique details

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B+
Investment Grade
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The Town Houses set, being a retired set from 1987, holds significant investment potential due to its age and the nostalgia factor associated with classic LEGO town themes. Its relatively low piece count might limit its appeal to some investors, but the set's rarity and complete condition can drive up its value. The presence of minifigures in good condition also adds to its investment potential. However, potential investors should be wary of damaged or incomplete sets, as these will significantly reduce the set's value.

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Compared to modern modular buildings, the Town Houses set offers a simpler and more nostalgic building experience. While lacking the intricate details of sets like the Bookshop (10270-1), its classic design and smaller scale make it a great fit for collectors of vintage LEGO town themes. It provides a contrast to the larger, more complex sets available today, appealing to those who appreciate the simplicity of early LEGO designs.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two classic minifigures: a woman with a red and white striped shirt and a man with a black jacket over a red shirt. These figures are typical of the era and add to the set's nostalgic charm.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 68 unique parts • 205 total pieces

Slope Inverted 45° 3 x 1 Double with 2 Completely Open Studs Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 2341 Red
Equipment Goblet / Glass Equipment Goblet ...
Part #: 2343 Trans-Clear
Glass 2 x 3 for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges Glass 2 x 3 for H...
Part #: 2348b Trans-Light Blue
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof without Ledges Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 2349a Blue
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille without Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412a White
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Plant, Pine Tree - Small 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Pine Tree ...
Part #: 2435 Green
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 2436 Blue
Trash Can with 2 Cover Holders Trash Can with 2 ...
Part #: 2439 Dark Gray
Vehicle Base 4 x 7 x 2/3 with 3 x 4 Recessed, Wheel Pins Vehicle Base 4 x ...
Part #: 2441 Blue
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Yellow
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Blue
Brick 2 x 4 with Smile and Frown Print on Opposite Sides Brick 2 x 4 with ...
Part #: 3001pr0043 Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Blue
Brick 2 x 2 with Eye [No Pupils] Print on Two Sides, Offset Brick 2 x 2 with ...
Part #: 3003pr0052 Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Yellow
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Red
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 White
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Yellow
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Yellow
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Blue
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Yellow
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Blue
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 3 Slope 45° 2 x 3
Part #: 3038 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Red
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Double Slope 45° 2 x 4 D...
Part #: 3041 Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Mail Envelope, Letter, Address and Red Stamp Print Tile 1 x 2 with M...
Part #: 3069bpr0099 White
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 2 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3185 Red
Fence Gate 1 x 4 x 2 Fence Gate 1 x 4 x 2
Part #: 3186 Red
Fence Gate 1 x 4 x 2 Base Fence Gate 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 3187 Red
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Red
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...
Part #: 3641 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Red
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Blue
Plant, Flower Stem Plant, Flower Stem
Part #: 3741 Green
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 Yellow
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 Blue
Slope Inverted 33° 3 x 2 [No Connections between Studs] Slope Inverted 33...
Part #: 3747a Blue
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 2 x 4 Studded Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 3788 Blue
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Part #: 3821 Blue
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Part #: 3822 Blue
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Part #: 3823 Trans-Light Blue
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 White
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 3 Glass for Window ...
Part #: 3855 Trans-Clear
Baseplate 16 x 32 Baseplate 16 x 32
Part #: 3857 Green
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Blue
Antenna 1 x 4 with Rounded Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957a Light Gray
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] with Blue and Red Stripes Print Space Radar Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960pr9987 White
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train with All Studs Hollow Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 4033 White
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Part #: 4079 White
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 Blue
Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Solid Studs] with Mailbox Print Box 2 x 2 x 2 [So...
Part #: 4345apr0003 Yellow
Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot and Mailbox Print Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...
Part #: 4346pr0002 Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 8 Slope 45° 2 x 8
Part #: 4445 Red
Window 4 x 4 x 3 Roof Window 4 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 4447 White
Glass for Window 4 x 4 x 3 Roof Glass for Window ...
Part #: 4448 Trans-Clear
Equipment Frying Pan Equipment Frying Pan
Part #: 4528 Black
Tap 1 x 1 with Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...
Part #: 4599a Red
Wheel 8 x 6 Wheel 8 x 6
Part #: 4624 White
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Trans-Red
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Dark Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Black
Door 1 x 4 x 5 Right with 6 Panes Door 1 x 4 x 5 Ri...
Part #: 73312 White
The set features a solid selection of basic bricks and slopes in classic LEGO colors, making it a useful source for general building. The printed mail tile adds a unique touch and is a desirable element for collectors.

💎 Notable Parts

Yellow Brick 1 x 6 (9x) $0.45
Red Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (7x) $0.70
Red Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 2 (6x) $1.50
White Tile 1 x 2 with Mail Envelope, Letter, Address and Red Stamp Print (3x) $3.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.65

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the town with additional houses and shops
🏙 Create a modular building by combining multiple sets
🌳 Design a park or garden to complement the townhouses

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Charts Inventory Statistics

68
Unique Parts
205
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1