How many pieces are in the City House?

City House contains 383 pieces.

What age is the City House recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 5-12.

When was the City House released?

City House was released in 2010.

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🏛 City

Set #8403

City House

The City House is a charming and classic LEGO set.

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Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Ideal for families and younger LEGO fans who enjoy creating suburban scenes and engaging in imaginative play.
Build: 383 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $39.99 list price · 10.4¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.3 community rating from 95 ratings

Fans appreciate the LEGO City House for its charming design and playability, making it a hit with younger builders. Some find the building techniques simple, but the set's detailed interior and suburban theme are generally well-received.

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📝 Our Take

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The City House is a charming and classic LEGO set. Released in 2010, this set provides a delightful glimpse into suburban LEGO life, complete with a detailed interior, a backyard barbecue, and a whimsical treehouse. It’s a great representation of the everyday scenes that make LEGO City so appealing.

This set is perfect for younger builders and LEGO City enthusiasts. With a manageable piece count and straightforward building techniques, it offers a satisfying and enjoyable building experience. The inclusion of minifigures and various accessories enhances its playability, making it ideal for imaginative storytelling.

Skip this if you're seeking a highly complex or challenging build. Those looking for advanced building techniques or larger, more elaborate modular buildings may find this set too simple. Consider exploring the LEGO Creator Expert series for more intricate builds.

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383

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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5-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward building techniques
Detailed interior with furnished rooms
Fun outdoor elements like a barbecue and treehouse
Easy to modify and expand for custom creations

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⏳ Retired

The LEGO City House (8403-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired set from 2010, it has already shown appreciation in value, and its complete set with box and instructions continues to increase. While not a licensed theme, the general appeal of LEGO City and the set's charming design contribute to its collectibility. Its moderate piece count and original MSRP make it relatively accessible, but its age and condition will significantly impact its value. Investors should be mindful of potential risks, such as market fluctuations and the availability of similar sets.

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📖 About This Set

Every minifigure family is right at home in the LEGO City House! Host a barbecue in the backyard where the minifig dog plays! Climb the tree house! Live in three floors of fully furnished LEGO luxury. Includes 4 minifigures: mom, dad, boy with skateboard and dog 3 floors of fun details including sofa, bed, lamps and cups Detailed exterior features tree with tree house, barbecue, flowers, mailbox with letter and a recycling bin City House measures 8' (21cm)

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Compared to more recent LEGO City houses, the 8403-1 set offers a simpler, more classic design. While newer sets might have more advanced building techniques and a higher piece count, this set's charm lies in its straightforward construction and nostalgic appeal. It's a great alternative for those who prefer a more traditional LEGO building experience. Consider newer City house sets if you want more modern designs and advanced features.

3 Minifigures Included

Man, Red Top with Dark Blue Arms, White Legs, Black Hair, Stubble

4 parts

C+

Woman, White Vest with Stars, Green Legs, Black Hair

4 parts

C+

Boy, White and Blue Hoodie, Short Light Bluish Gray Legs, Dark Orange Hair

4 parts

The set includes a family of three minifigures: a man, a woman, and a boy. These are standard City minifigures, common across multiple sets, making them less exclusive but still valuable for completing a LEGO City scene.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 383
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 99 unique parts, 373 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 383 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 385, including the 12 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...

Part #: 2339 3× Dark Brown

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 2343 2× Trans-Clear

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Plant, Leaves 4 x 3

Part #: 2423 3× Green

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Black

Trash Can with 2 ...

Part #: 2439 1× Green

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 4× White

Wheel Skateboard ...

Part #: 2496 2× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 5× Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 1× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 9× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 16× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 12× White

Fence Spindled 1 ...

Part #: 30055 4× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Black

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 14× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 16× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 4× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30137 2× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Red

Plate 6 x 16

Part #: 3027 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Reddish Brown

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 30350c 1× Red

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 30383 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3044c 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hinge Cylinder 1 ...

Part #: 30552 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 30586 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Green

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× White

Tile 2 x 2 with C...

Part #: 3068bpr0095 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with C...

Part #: 3069bpr0030 1× White

Tile 1 x 2 with M...

Part #: 3069bpr0099 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 5× White

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3300 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 3307 1× White

Food Hot Dog / Sa...

Part #: 33078 1× Red

Plant, Fruit Tree

Part #: 3470 1× Green

Fence Lattice 1 x...

Part #: 3633 7× Black

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3684 3× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Plant, Flower Stem

Part #: 3741 1× Green

Plant, Flower - S...

Part #: 3742 3× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Part #: 3832 1× White

Baseplate 16 x 32

Part #: 3857 1× Green

Equipment Cup / M...

Part #: 3899 2× Yellow

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 3× Light Bluish Gray

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 1× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× White

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 3× Blue

Bar 1 x 12 with 1...

Part #: 42445 1× Light Bluish Gray

Sports Skateboard...

Part #: 42511 1× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287b 2× White

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 43337 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 44302a 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 4445 5× Dark Bluish Gray

Part #: 4528 1× Black

Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

Part #: 4533 1× Black

Tap 1 x 1 without...

Part #: 4599b 1× Blue

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Yellow

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Green

Wheel Arch, Curve...

Part #: 47755 1× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 2× Black

Bar 1L with Clip ...

Part #: 48729b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Animal, Dog / Wolf

Part #: 48812 1× Reddish Brown

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 1× Yellow

Window 1 x 4 x 6 ...

Part #: 57894 3× Red

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 57895 3× Trans-Clear

Panel 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 59349 5× White

Part #: 60602 4× Trans-Clear

Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...

Part #: 60623 1× White

Brick 1 x 10

Part #: 6111 1× White

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 3× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 61678 10× Blue

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6191 1× Black

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 2× Black

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 12× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 4× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 2× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 1× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 3 x 2

Part #: 88292 4× White

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 91969 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

Part #: 92410 1× Light Bluish Gray

The set features a good selection of basic bricks and slopes in white and dark bluish gray, useful for general building and MOCs. There are no particularly rare colors, but the quantities of common pieces make it a solid parts pack for expanding a LEGO collection.