Summary
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimoffers a degree of freedom that few RPGs can match. Players can explore vast dungeons, sell goods they find while adventuring, or sit in their home and read books. The immersion factor ofSkyrimis immense, and part of what makes it so immersive is owning a unique house that players can make their own.
There are nine houses in total for players to purchase, each with their own design and unique acquisition methods. Most Holds have some type of property to obtain, but the requirements for each can vary wildly. For those who are completionists or want to obtain a certain house, here is what players need to do to obtain each ofSkyrim’splayer homes.
Update on June 27, 2025 by Sarah Prado:The Anniversary Edition of Skyrim breathed new life into the game by including new quests, items, and homes. With the new houses, players are sure to find the perfect one for them to settle especially since some of them are easier and cheaper to attain than the ones in the vanilla version. Some of them require skill, gold, and sometimes a little construction, but they’re worth the investment. There are plenty of options to choose, and this discussion has been updated to include how to get the houses that come with the Anniversary Edition.
19Goldenhills Plantation (Whiterun Hold)
To get this wonderful farm, players are going to have to put in some work and spend some gold. Players can pick up the quest “Bounty - Restless” from an innkeeper when asking for work or just head straight to Goldenhills Plantation. After completing the quest “Restless Spirits”, players will receive the key to the plantation and the quest for “A Farmer’s Life for Me” will appear.
Players willhave to plant 10 cropsand hire a steward. They can order the steward to hire farmhands and make upgrades to the house which cost about 4,800 gold. Also, iron ingots, nails, locks, and hinges along with other items like straw and firewood will be needed to make other things like the Farmhand Bunkhouse, stable, and other little areas.
18Gallows Hall At Mara’s Eye Pond (Eastmarch)
This home is right next to Mara’s Eye Pond, southwest of Windhelm. Enter Gallows Hall and read Naara’s Journal to start the quest “Dreams of the Dead”. The quest itself isn’t long or complicated, making it very easy to get this house. No upgrades are needed either so players won’t have to worry about spending any gold or finding materials for it.
Once the quest is completed, players will have a new home that comeswith a Vaermina shrinewhich lowers the cost of Illusion spells by 5%. It also comes with the unique Bone Forge. This forge allows the player to create a permanent undead follower if they provide the necessary ingredients for it. It also has an altar where players can create Black Soul Gems if they provide four Greater Soul Gems and/or Grand Soul Gems.
The perfect home for anyone who wants to live a pirate’s life. To get this house, go to The Winking Skeever in Solitude and read a note called “The Restless” and a quest with the same name will start. Head to the Castle Dour Dungeon, get a key to Kevon’s cell, and read his note, which will direct them to Orphan’s Tear. From here, players will just have to worry about fighting enemies.
Be prepared for a long fight because there will be a lot of enemies to go through to complete the quest. After completing the quest, players will have to leave Blackbone Isle until they receive a note that will say the Dead Man’s Dread is now theirs.
16Nchuanthumz In Frostroot Cave (Eastmarch)
A Dwemer that’s going to take some time and patience to get up and running. This quest starts by reading Seeks-Ancient-Artifacts’ Journal, v1, which can be found in one of the rooms at the Frozen Hearth in Windhelm. To get to the house, players will have to go through Frostroot Cave where some bandits will be. Once inside, there will be a few Skeevers to take care of. After clearing them out, head to Nchuathumz’s Manufactory. Examine the Argonian’s body which will tell players the next steps.
The Manufactory will have all the materials needed to construct the Dwarven Sphere Overseer and Dwarven Spider Renovators. Instruct the Spiders to renovate, and it will take about three days for the house to be fully restored. Once done, the player can move in and have just about everything they need without spending any gold.
15Myrwatch (Hjaalmarch)
One of the easiest homes to get, even easier than getting Breezehome in Whiterun. If players want toget a house real quick with little work, travel to Morthal and head east until Myrwatch comes into view. A leveled Charus will be walking around in front of the tower which will attack once players come into view. After defeating it, players need to examine Hans’s body which will have his journal.
To get into the tower, a fire spell needs to be cast on the eye-shaped seal on the ground. Luckily for players, Hans will have a Spell Tome: Flames on his person to make this easier for anyone who doesn’t know it. Once this is done, players will have access to the tower and a new home.
14Hendraheim (The Reach)
Players will receive a note from Eydvina Shield-Hearth once they reach level 10 and the quest “Hendraheim” will start. To get this house, players will have to defeat Eydvina in a duel. She can be a little tough on lower-level characters as she willuse a Nordic Swordin combat. Players should be well-prepared as she could take them out in one hit.
Once defeated, players can find the key to Hendraheim on her corpse. This will complete the quest and the house will belong to them.
13Bloodchill Manor In Bloodchill Cavern (Winterhold)
The perfect home for players who want a vampiric theme. The “Guests for Dinner” quest will be received upon reaching level 12. Head to Bloodchill Cavern and a number of guests will be waiting outside the front door along with a vampire waiter and bard. Players will have to tell the waiter they’d like to be seated and read the note in front of them at the table.
From here, it depends on if the player is a vampire or not. It is strongly advised to not be at a low level and have better than beginner equipment because the enemies can be very tough to beat. After the enemies are defeated, talk to the survivor (either the waiter or Durian) and they will formally agree that the house belongs to the player.
This home is a great purchase that’s even better than Breezehome. Next to Whiterun, players will have to walk up to this house and read the note nailed to the door. The note will direct them to Proventus Avenicci in Dragonsreach. Players will have to spend 7,500 gold to buy the house, but it’s worth it compared to Breezehome.
After paying up, Avenicci will give them the key and the house belongs to them. No upgrades or anything needs to be added so players won’t have to worry about spending any more gold.
11Shadowfoot Sanctum (Riften)
If players are looking for a luxurious hideout-type of home, this one might be it. Talk to Vekel the Man in The Ragged Flagon and ask him about buying a home. He’ll tell them that there’s one for sale in the Ratway for 7,500. After paying him the gold, he’ll hand over the key and the players will have a new luxury home. No upgrades are needed for it.
10The College Of Winterhold (Winterhold)
Players will have two areas they can rest at in Winterhold for free. After joining the College and completing the first lesson, players will be shown their room in the Hall of Attainment. The room will be next to other fellow apprentices and some experts like Enthir, who is a fence for theThieves Guildand sells some rare items.
After completing the main quest for the College of Winterhold, players will be able to sleep in the Arch-Mage’s Quarters. But the option to sleep in their room in the Hall of Attainment will still be available.
