Neil Armstrong’s Boyhood Home in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Listed for Sale
The boyhood home of astronaut Neil Armstrong in Wapakoneta, Ohio, where his passion for flight developed, is now for sale. The current owner, a retired history teacher, has preserved the house and hosted several astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, who visited…
Houston, TX, August 4, 2026 —
The childhood residence of famed astronaut Neil Armstrong, a property where his lifelong fascination with aviation took root, is now on the market in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
The current proprietor of the home, a retired history educator, has diligently maintained the house throughout their ownership. During this time, the property has served as a site for gatherings of notable figures from the space program, including fellow Apollo 11 crewmate Buzz Aldrin, who has visited the home.
The asking price for the property is listed at $430,000. The owner has expressed a desire for the house to be purchased by the Armstrong Air and Space Museum, an institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of the first man to walk on the moon.
Armstrong’s formative years in Wapakoneta are widely recognized as a crucial period that fostered his ambition and interest in flight, setting the stage for his historic journey into space.
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