LEGO 560 Town House | BrickEconomy

Name: LEGO Town House
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 560-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (14 reviews)

LEGO 560 Town House is a vintage Town set from 1979 valued at $972 for new and sealed sets, up 4774% from an original retail price of $19.95. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.06% since release. Used copies are valued between $60 and $78 depending on condition. Demand signals for the set are strengthening, helped by a value on the rise, together with faster growth than similar sets.

Town House Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Town House since June 2017. High accuracy

LEGO 560-1 Town House is a Town (Classic) set released in 1979, containing 221 pieces and 2 minifigures. The main build is a hinged house that opens for interior access, featuring details such as a classic television, sink, and tables. The exterior includes a front yard with a shade tree, outdoor seating, and a garden with an archway. The minifigures depict classic male and female characters with identical smiley faces; this version was released in the United States, while the comparable European set was 376-2 House with Garden.

A new, sealed Town House is worth around $972 today. It has grown about 8.1% a year since retirement, and our forecast has it 2% higher a year from now. The average used price is $65 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $985 to $1,369.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Vintage LEGO 560 Town House Legoland Sealed New 1979 230 pcs Rare Duplex	BrickEconomy Choice $639.99
	(US) Vintage LEGO 560 Town House Legoland Sealed New 1979 230 pcs Rare Duplex	$985.00 +1.3%
	(JP) City Town House with Garden 560 221 Pcs 1979 New Sealed from Japan	$1,368.00 +40.7%
	(JP) Town 560 Town House with Garden Vintage Original MISB	$1,369.00 +40.8%
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For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - Vintage 1978 LEGO 560 Town House With Manual NOT COMPLETE + LOTS of EXTRA PIEC...	$59.99 -7.7%
	(US) Used - VINTAGE LEGO TOWN HOUSE #560 - LEGOLAND TOWN SYSTEM	$60.00 -7.6%
	(CA) Used - no box or instructions or TV sticker	$74.78
	(US) Used - VINTAGE LEGO - 560 Town House, 360 Gravel Quarry, Misc pieces	$80.00

Market Momentum

Bullish

Since retirement, 560 Town House has risen over the last three months. It sits in the upper half of retired Town Classic sets for growth, though our two-year forecast points to slower gains than similar sets.

BearishBullish

SupplyTypical for Town

Listings steady this month

12 months agoToday

Growth vs peers+6% typical for Classic

+18% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:15% bearish·23% neutral·62% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Town House Minifigs

Town House contains 2 minifigures.

pln046

Male with Plain Black Torso

2 sets

Value $7.71

pln024

Female with Plain Blue Torso

7 sets

Value $17.76

Compared with other Classic sets

Town House ranks behind most Classic sets. The biggest factor is that its launch price was several times that of most sets above it.

#32 of 45

By growth since retail, +4,774%

+271%+28,881%

In the bottom half of the group.

$4.40 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$4.40

Typical

$5.85

About 25% below the group's typical value per piece.

#13 of 45

Used value as a share of new, 7%

1%57%

In the top half of the group.

#4 of 31 retired

Wanted for each member who owns it

This set

Typical

About 75% above the rate of the group's retired sets.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	600-2 Police Car	1978	+28,881%
2	621 Police Car	1978	+20,138%
3	674 Forklift and Truck	1978	+19,970%
32	560 Town House	1979	+4,774%

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	376-2 House with Garden Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 221 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay BrickLink	Retail $19.95 Value $577.61 Growth +2795.3% Annual growth 10.2% I own this set I want this set

Town House Questions

How much is LEGO 560 Town House worth today?

A new, sealed copy of Town House is worth about $972 today. That is up 29% on three months ago. A used copy in good condition goes for about $65.

Can you still buy LEGO 560 Town House from LEGO?

No. Town House has been retired by LEGO. Collectors now buy it on the secondary market, from sellers on sites like eBay and BrickLink.

Is LEGO 560 Town House worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Since it sold for $19.95 in shops, Town House has risen 4,774% in value, about 8.1% a year. That edges past the Classic average of 6.8% a year.

Will LEGO 560 Town House go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. Our one-year forecast has Town House at around $990 a year from now, about 2% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. Forecasts are estimates, not guarantees.

What comes in LEGO 560 Town House?

Town House has 221 pieces ($0.09 a piece at its retail price), and 2 minifigures: Male with Plain Black Torso and Female with Plain Blue Torso. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $25, led by Female with Plain Blue Torso at $18.

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Set Details

Set number

560-1

Name

Town House

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Classic

Year

1979

Availability

Retired

Pieces

221 (PPP $0.09)

Minifigs

2 (Value $25.47)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$19.95

New/Sealed

Value

$972.40

Growth

+4774.19%

Annual growth

+8.06% Decreasing

Rolling growth

-5.20% (Previous 12 months)

90-day change

29.21%

1-year growth

+1.76% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+3.92% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$64.97

Range

$60.00 - $77.97

Quick Buy

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In stockBuy

Best price

$985.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$972.40

1 year forecast

$989.51+1.76%

5 year forecast

$1,154.04+18.68%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 560 Town House at about $1,154.04 in five years. That is among the weaker outlooks of all sets.

Insights

Released as part of the Classic Town line and now retired, Town House (560) draws on early minifigure-era appeal and a regional numbering variant that tightened production, which has left sealed copies scarce and supported long-term collector interest, and thin trading volume creates episodic price variability.

Set Facts

It contains a house with male and female minifigures and was released in the United States.
The set features a hinged design, allowing it to fold open for interior access and playability or close to create a compact house structure.
The minifigures include a standard male or female figure with a hat and a female figure, both featuring classic designs with identical facial expressions.
The set includes a front yard with a shade tree, outdoor seating, a garden with an archway, and interior details like a classic TV, sink, and tables.
The European version is set 376-2 called House with Garden, this version was only available in the US.

Town House Reviews

14 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

Brickipedia

“The design incorporates hinge bricks, so the house can be opened or closed. The house contains a room with a sink, furniture and a TV (1 x 2 brick with a sticker). Outside there's a fireplace and lawn furniture.”

Full review at brickipedia.fandom.com

BrickEconomy Member Review

“The 1978 townhouse set offers a simple yet functional design with a hinged structure that allows for both interior access and a compact closed form. It features versatile standard bricks, a detailed garden area, and classic minifigures, including accessories like a fireplace and outdoor seating.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Classic

Sets

Years

1978 - 1981

Annual growth

+6.81% (this set +8.06%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Town House currently ranks #34 out of the top most owned sets in Town Classic.

#1Snack Bar

#2Shell Petrol Tanker

#3Taxi

#4Shell Service Station

#5Mini Loader

#34Town House

#35Fire Engine and Trailer

#36Fire Unit I

About Town Classic

The LEGO Town Classic theme, active from 1978 to 1981, introduced foundational sets that established the urban layout concept in the LEGO world. Notable sets include 1592 Town Square Castle Scene, which combined medieval and modern elements, and 381-2 Police Headquarters, a prominent city infrastructure piece. The 379 Bus Station provided public transport centrality, while 600-2 Police Car offered essential city law enforcement. These sets, among others, played a critical role in defining the classic LEGO town aesthetic.

Classic consists of 45 sets that ran from 1978 to 1981. As of today, 1592 Town Square Castle Scene is the most valuable Classic set with an estimated new/sealed value of $2,662.

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Market Momentum

Town House Minifigs

Compared with other Classic sets

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Sets in Town / Classic

381-2 Police Headquarters

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379 Bus Station

361-2 Garage

554 Exxon Fuel Tanker

556 Emergency Van

675 Snack Bar

645 Police Helicopter

558 Road Crane

540-2 Police Units

542 Street Crew

646 Auto Service

608-2 Taxi

607 Mini Loader