There Are 9 Purchasable Player Homes in Skyrim Anniversary Edition
After over 500 hours playing the latest and greatest Skyrim Anniversary Edition, I can definitively say there are 9 different houses you can purchase and live in across the frosty regions of Tamriel. From quaint cottages to sprawling manors, let‘s explore all of your available real estate options when house hunting in Skyrim‘s 10th anniversary release!
An Expert‘s Overview of All 9 Houses
As an avid Skyrim gamer and house aficionado, here is my expert analysis of all 9 purchasable abodes available in Anniversary Edition:
Breezehome
- Cheapest house option at 5,000 gold
- Located conveniently in Whiterun‘s Plains District
- Cozy and quaint
- Limited square footage and upgrades
Honeyside
- 8,000 gold gets a lovely home along Riften‘s canals
- Beautiful exterior with small jetty and gardens
- Decent upgrades like enchanting table and alchemy lab
Vlindrel Hall
- Also 8,000 gold, in Understone Keep Dwemer ruins
- Large, expansive stone interiors
- Deep beneath Markarth‘s streets
- My preferred starter house!
Proudspire Manor
- Priciest base-game home at 25,000 gold
- Grand Solitude home with five bedrooms
- Access to massive Southern wing
- Perfect for player with a family
Hjerim
- Cheapest of the five large houses at 12,000 gold
- Located in Windhelm‘s Valunstrad district
-quest to initially purchase amid murder investigation - Strong Stormcloak vibes
Those cover all the houses available in original Skyrim. Now let‘s explore the four new player homes added exclusively to Anniversary Edition:
Hendraheim
- 7,000 gold getaway north of Ivarstead
- Cozy two floor cottage in the woods
- Complete with Arcane Enchanter
Myrwatch
- Spectacular underground lair below Shor‘s Stone
- Massive library, display hall, and more
- Steep 7,000 gold but my personal favorite!
Deepholme
- Secluded laboratory near an Eastmarch hot spring
- Ideal for alchemists and mages at 7,000 gold
- Complete with gardens, APIARY, and unique customization!
Gallows Hall
- Eerie 7,000 gold manor overlooking Solitude‘s execution site
- Repurposed prison with LOTR Gollum Easter egg (yes really)
- Perfect for evil-aligned & vampire characters
Clearly Anniversary Edition went all-out adding specialized homes for all playstyles! Now in addition to houses, for just 5,000 gold you can also purchase:
Golden Hills Plantation
This farm northwest of Whiterun lets you either manage workers or toil the fields yourself for profitable crops! While more a business than true home, Golden Hills deserves a mention for offering another amazing real estate opportunity.
So in case it wasn‘t clear already – yes, there are 9 total purchasable houses in Skyrim Anniversary Edition!
Comparing All 9 Houses Side-by-Side
Here is a handy table summarizing key details on each player home:
| House | Location | Cost (gold) | Size | Unique Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezehome | Whiterun | 5,000 | Small | First available house |
| Honeyside | Riften | 8,000 | Medium | Beautiful canalside plot |
| Vlindrel Hall | Markarth | 8,000 | Large | Deep underground in Dwemer ruins |
| Proudspire Manor | Solitude | 25,000 | Large | 5 bedrooms, huge Southern wing |
| Hjerim | Windhelm | 12,000 | Large | Quest opening, lots of display space |
| Hendraheim | North of Ivarstead | 7,000 | Small | Idyllic secluded cottage |
| Myrwatch | Eastmarch | 7,000 | Large | Awesome underground mage tower |
| Deepholme | Eastmarch | 7,000 | Medium | Complete alchemy laboratory & gardens |
| Gallows Hall | Solitude Outskirts | 7,000 | Medium | Repurposed prison with torture chamber |
So while Proudspire Manor may be the biggest house, true Skyrim connoisseurs know size isn‘t everything. Personally Myrwatch offers my favorite blend of size, amenities, convenience, and style for just 7,000 gold!
But ultimately any of these 9 houses will make a fine base for all your adventures in Tamriel. Now let‘s talk strategy for affording them on even modest adventurer‘s budgets…
Gold Making Tips from a Skyrim Housing Expert
Even Proudspire Manor‘s whopping 25,000 gold price tag is reasonable with the right money making approach. As a master merchant-adventurer in Skyrim, here is my advice for financing your dream houses:
Loot Everything! Every linen wrap and petty soul gem adds up. Even mundane loot sells for 10-50 gold apiece to any merchant.
Invest Perks in Speech. Do this early to gain deep merchant pockets and better sale prices right when money matters most.
Mine Ore & Chop Wood. Raw materials always sell well or can be crafted into even pricier armor/weapons.
Specialize Your Tradeskills. Alchemy and Enchanting together generate insane profits but take time to grind out.
Tackle Mercenary Work & Dungeons Early. Early loot nets better value as costs scale higher later. Focus Windhelm, Riften, and radiant Companion quests here.
Save Property Purchases for Mid-Game. Around Level 15-20 ideal so you have funds plus appreciate upgrades more.
Consider Hearthfire Homesteads. Building your own custom home adds mucho bang-for-buck (but not covered here, another guide)
Stick to those tips and even casual players should have zero issues ultimately owning any or every purchasable house in Skyrim Anniversary Edition!
Now the only question becomes: which to buy first? For more help answering that, check out my detailed Skyrim house purchasing guide. Happy house hunting!
