Every year since 1997, the Scripps Networks has given away an amazing prize package including a dream house that was built on their cable television channel, cash, an amazing vehicle, and much, much more in their annual HGTVDream Home Giveaway. Here's everything you need to know about the past and present HGTV Dream Homes and their winners. Want a more luxurious home yourself? Find out how to win your way to a home remodel.
2022 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Warren, Vermont
The 2022 HGTV Dream Home was a modern cabin retreat nestled among ski resorts and gorgeous mountain views in Warren, Vermont. The prize, which also included a 2022 Grand Wagoneer and $250,000, was worth over $2.4 million.
Winner of the 2022 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway
The lucky winner of the 2022 Dream Home in Vermont was Karey Wolstenholm of Overland Park, Kansas. Karey said that people often laughed at her for entering giveaways including HGTV's Dream Home and Smart Home Sweepstakes. Not many people are going to be laughing now that she's won a multimillion-dollar prize!
The 2022 Dream Home Winner Ambush
Karey's sisters were in on the 2022 winner ambush. They told Karey that they were going to be filming a food show at their favorite restaurant. Brian Patrick Flynn pretended to be the host of the show, until he surprised Karey with the big news. You can watch the full 2022 Dream Home winner ambush to see Karey's reaction.
2021 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Portsmouth, Rhode Island
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The 2021 HGTV Dream Home was a four-bedroom, five-bathroom Cape Cod-style home in historic Portsmouth, Rhode Island. It included a rooftop deck overlooking the river, a kitchen worthy of any chef, and other gorgeous rooms. It also included a 2021 motorhome and $250,000 in cash. The prize is worth around $2.8 million in total.
Winner of the 2021 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway
The lucky winner of the Portsmouth Dream Home was Jeff Yanes of Austin, Texas. His name was selected from among over 136 million entries.
Jeff credited his win to entering twice a day nearly every day, thanks to the help of email reminders from HGTV. "I didn't think it was true. I thought someone was messing with me," he said about his first reaction to the surprise announcement from HGTV designer Brian Patrick Flynn.
The 2021 Dream Home Winner Ambush
With COVID still going strong, the winner ambush in 2021 happened virtually. HGTV told Jeff that they wanted to interview him in a video call for a segment about how more people are entering sweepstakes across America. Once the call began, they sprung the great news on him. You can watch the full 2021 Dream Home winner ambush on YouTube.
2020 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Hilton Head, South Carolina
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The 2020 HGTV Dream Home was a "charming coastal escape" in Hilton Head, South Carolina. It was designed, once again, by Brian Patrick Flynn. This cozy home incorporated lots of island accents. As with most Dream Homes, its outdoor area was as beautiful as the indoors, featuring a pool, a grill area, and more. The home and its accompanying prizes are worth $2,000,000!
Winner of the 2020 HGTV Dream Home:
The lucky winner of the 2020 Dream Home was Susan O’Gorman of Perry, Georgia. This mother of three used to take her children to Hilton Head for vacations when they were young. Now that her kids are grown, Susan can look forward to taking her first grandchild to the site of her enormous prize win.
Susan said she signed up for email reminders and entered the giveaway nearly every day, through both of the websites where you can enter. She's been trying to win the Dream Home for many years now. "Somebody has to win it," she told her friends and family members.
Read even more about Susan and her incredible win on the HGTV website.
This year, Susan was the lucky winner... but maybe next year, it will be your turn!
2019 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Whitefish, Montana
For the 2019 Dream Home, HGTV chose a mountain retreat in Whitefish, Montana. This house was built from scratch for the 2019 giveaway and designed by HGTV pro, Brian Patrick Flynn.
The 2019 Dream Home purposely blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor living space to take full advantage of Whitefish's stunning views.
Winner of the 2019 HGTV Dream Home:
The lucky winner of the 2019 Dream Home wasBeverly Fulkerson of Osgood, Indiana. HGTV drew Beverly's name from among more than 135 million other entries.
Like many winners, Beverly has been entering for years with no expectation of ever really being lucky enough to have her name drawn. HGTV's 2019 Winner Announcement said that she entered twice daily nearly every day since 1998.
Beverly thought that her family was gathered together to celebrate an award that one of her granddaughters had received when she was ambushed by HGTV's Tiffany Brooks. You can see the whole 2019 Dream Home Ambush on YouTube.
2018 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Gig Harbor, Washington
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The HGTV Dream Home 2018 was a "modern coastal retreat" located in Gig Harbor, Washington. It offered an open living conceptright on the water, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms sprawled across 3,500 spare feet of living space plus a big garage, a deck, and a beautifully landscaped outdoor living area.
Winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2018:
The 2018 HGTV Dream Home winner wasEmily Munizof Nashville, Tennessee. She was randomly chosen as the winner from among 123 million entries. She'll receive a $1.8 million prize that includes the house, all furnishings and artwork, $250,000 in cash, and a 2018 Honda Accord vehicle, or she can take a million-dollar cash option instead of the home portion of a prize.
Emily and her husband each entered twice a day online nearly every day during the sweepstakes entry period. The couple fell in love with Washington State when they honeymooned there.
You can read the entire story, and watch a video of the ambush, on theHGTV Dream Home 2018 website.
2017 HGTV Dream Home Winner — St. Simon's Island, Georgia
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The HGTV Dream Home 2017 was an "updated southern farmhouse with coastal flair," according to its designer. Like the previous year's home, the 2017 Dream Home was a complete remodel. It's a three-bedroom four-bathroom single-level home set in St. Simon's Island, Georgia.
Winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2017:
The 2017 HGTV Dream Home winner wasAnna Spangler of Kutztown, Pennsylvania. She was randomly chosen as the winner from among 131 million entries. She'll receive a $1.4 million prize that includes the house, all furnishings and artwork, $250,000 in cash, and a 2017 Honda Pilot SUV vehicle.
Anna entered twice a day online nearly every day during the sweepstakes entry period.
The 2017 Dream Home Winner Ambush:
Anna Spangler's best friend helped HGTV set up the 2017 ambush. Her friend set up a fun evening from Anna, her husband, and a group of friends at a wine and painting evening. They even explained away the camera crew by saying that the art studio was filming a commercial.
HGTV host Tiffany Brooks was masquerading as an employee of the art studio until about half-way through the evening, when she revealed herself and announced Anna's big sweepstakes win.
"It was surreal," Anna said, wiping tears from her eyes. “It is absolutely unbelievable!”
You can read the entire story, and watch a video of the ambush, on the HGTV Dream Home 2017 website.
2016 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Merritt Island, Florida
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The 2016 HGTV Dream Home was the first that wasn't constructed from scratch. Instead, it was a total overhaul of an existing home. The 2016 Dream Home is a3,100 square-foot home located near the Indian River in Merritt Island, Florida.
Winner of the 2016 HGTV Dream Home:
The 2016 HGTVDream Home winner was David Rennie of Shelton, Connecticut. His name was chosen from among 127 million entries to receive a beautiful home in Merritt Island, Florida, a GMC Denali vehicle, a new boat, $250,000 in cash, and more.
HGTV interior designerTiffany Brooks gave David Rennie the good news in a big surprise at his hometown church. You can see images from the ambush at the HGTV website.
David Rennie said he had been entering the HGTVDream Home Sweepstakes for years. "My wife would give me grief for entering, and we were both sure nothing like this would happen to us,” Rennie said.
According to an article in the TC Palm, David Rennie chose to accept the cash option instead of taking possession of the house.
The 2016 HGTVDream Home Winner Was Leaked!
As alleged in comments on the Dream Home Blog, the winner's name was leaked ahead of the official winner's announcement from HGTV.
A person named Mark Smiles posted on Facebookthat his college friend, David Rennie of Shelton, Connecticut was the 2016 HGTVDream Home winner. St Paul's Church also posted pictures of the Rennie family with Tiffany Brooks.
This isn't the first time that HGTV's big announcement was leaked. In 2011, Eric Makstenieks'HGTVDream Home win was leaked by a neighbor who saw the ambush.
2015 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
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In 2015, the HGTVDream Home Sweepstakes prize was a gorgeous home in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, plus $250,000 cash and a GMC Acadia Denali vehicle.
Winner of the 2015 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes:
The lucky 2015 winner was Kathy O'Dell of Huntsville, Alabama, whose name was picked from among 94 million entries. HGTV, who tricked the winner into thinking that a friend had won in order to surprise her with the big prize, has pictures of her reaction to the win on their website.
Kathy and her husband Steve each entered twice a day nearly every day of the giveaway's entry period, not just this year, but for the past 19 years! That shows that persistence really does pay off!
Kathy decided to accept the cash option instead of taking possession of the Dream Home, using the money to pay off debt and to buy a more affordable dream home in her area.
2014 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Lake Tahoe, California
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The 2014 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes gave away a Yukon Denali vehicle, $250,000 cash, and a fully furnished home with panoramic views overlooking the Carson Range of mountains, not far from Lake Tahoe, California. For more details, see the 2014 Dream Home Giveaway.
Winner of the 2014 HGTV Dream Home:
The winner of the 2014 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes was Laura Martin of Boise, Ohio, whose name was chosen from among more than 94 million entries.
The newlywed mother of three stepchildren was amazed and thrilled that she beat the odds to take the prize. "I love that house, I love the size, I love the location, I love the kitchen-- I don’t even cook and I love the kitchen," Laura Martin gushed upon finding out she had won this huge prize.
HGTV worked with Laura Martin's boss to surprise her at her place of business. She thought she was being honored for doing an exceptional job at work she'd done at her jobwhen really the gathering was to surprise her with her enormous prize win.
"I'm about to wet my pants," HGTV quotes Laura Martin as saying. She then told her whole office that lunch was on her. "For once I can buy the office lunch!"
2013 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Kiawah Island, South Carolina
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The 2013 HGTV Dream Home is a raised two-story home, plus a finished garage and playroom, on Kiawah Park, South Carolina. It has 3,000 square feet of designer living area including three bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen with a separate pantry, and a front porch and a wrap-around deck. For more details, see the 2013 Dream Home Sweepstakes Photo Tour.
Winner of the 2013 HGTV Dream Home:
The winner of the 2013 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes was Carole Simpson, a former marine from Columbia, Tennessee, whose name was chosen from among more than 77 million entries.
Carole said that she's been entering sweepstakes for years. Her advice: "Those who didn't win, keep trying. If it happened to me, it could happen to anyone."
That's so true. You never know when an entry that you throw into the hat will be a big winner.
2012 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Park City, Utah
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The 2012 HGTV Dream Home is a ranch-style home near Park City, Utah, the home of the Sundance Film Festival. This home takes full advantage of its beautiful outdoor surroundings, nestled in the mountains and near the river.
The outdoor living area includes a hot tub, grilling area, and more, all connected by boardwalks. See how stunning the home is with the 2012 Dream Home Sweepstakes Photo Tour.
Winner of the 2012 HGTV Dream Home:
The winner of the 2012 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes was Vicki Naggy of Acme, Pennsylvania.
Beauty salon manager Vicki Naggy's name was drawn from among 81 million entries.
Vicki Naggy said she'd entered the Dream Home sweepstakes in years past, but had a funny feeling she'd win this year. So she entered every day, twice per day, online. That lucky feeling paid off for her!
2011 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Stowe, Vermont
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The 2011 HGTV Dream Home is a ski-in, ski-out mountain resort in Stowe, Vermont, with views of Vermont's highest mountain. The house was designed to hold bunches of young guests in its dorm-style bedrooms and bathroom. Take a look at the 2011 Dream Home with the 2011 Dream Home Sweepstakes Photos.
Winner of the 2011 HGTV Dream Home:
The winner of the 2011 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes was leaked in advance of the official announcement from HGTV. The winner was Eric Makstenieks of Hinsdale, Illinois.
Eric Makstenieks' win caused controversy when a neighbor saw Monica Pederson arrive to tell him about his big win, and to film his reaction for the 2011 Dream Home Special.
The neighbor posted the winner's name online far in advance of HGTV's big reveal, using the handle "JohnSmith2510."
2010 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Sandia Park, NM
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The 2010 HGTV Dream Home is a contemporary Pueblo-style home in Sandia Park, NM. This home pays homage to its desert surroundings, with decor from local artisans and a splash of turquoise in every room. See the beauty of this home for yourself in the 2010 Dream Home Sweepstakes Photo Album.
Winner of the 2010 HGTV Dream Home:
The winner of the 2010 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes was Myra Lewis of New Orleans, Louisiana. 40 million people entered the Dream Home giveaway in 2010.
Myra Lewis' New Orleans home was destroyed in hurricane Katrina, but after spending time living in Houston and Baton Rouge, she and her autistic son returned to New Orleans to rebuild. Now, they'll have a gorgeous new home to enjoy.
Myra Lewis entered the Dream Home Sweepstakes for several years, and in 2010, she and her sister pooled their determination and reminded each other to enter every day. And what a payoff their dedication earned! Myra Lewis' prize package includes the stunning New Mexico house, $500,000 in cash, and a brand new GMC Terrain vehicle.
The Dream Home Blog also said that Myra Lewis' favorite parts of this year's house are the "courtyard, rock columns, tile work and casita."
2009 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Sonoma, California
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The 2009 HGTV Dream Home is set in beautiful Sonoma, California. Sonoma County is famous for its wines, quaint farms, artisan boutiques, and rolling fields surrounded by mountains.
The 2009 HGTV Dream Home was built in a Victorian farmhouse style and designed to be the ideal place to entertain friends and family. It has two comfortable wrap-around porches, a fully equipped back patio and a kitchen that is every host's dream with two refrigerators, two work islands, and two dishwashers. Look at the 2009 Dream Home Photos.
Winner of the 2009 HGTV Dream Home:
The winner of the 2009 HGTV Dream Home Sweepstakes was Cheryl Smith of Lakeland, Florida. Entering the sweepstakes daily for the past ten years paid off for Cheryl Smith, whose name was drawn from among nearly 40 million entries.
Cheryl Smith and her husband sold the Dream Home back to its developers for $2.2 million dollars. They also donated nearly $187,000 worth of furnishings and artwork in the home to an organization that helps needy children.
2008 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Islamorada, Florida
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Islamorada is located in the gorgeous Florida Keysand is known as the sport-fishing capital of the world due to its blue waters, which team with seafood. The island of Islamorada is small, only 18 miles long and a few blocks wide, making it an exclusive location. This tranquil location is set with beautifully designed homes and private white sand beaches, the perfect spot to build a Dream Home.
Winner of the 2008 HGTV Dream Home:
Stephanie Dee of Solon, Iowa. She was announced as the winner on live television, with her friends and family gathered around her. Stephanie thought that she was going to an early birthday party and she seemed to be in a bit of shock when she was told that she won.
Stephanie Dee's lack of reaction to the big prize caused some criticism. Christy Matte, TheBalance.com's Expert onFamily Computing at the time, said, "Through the whole interview, she's shed a tear or two, but she hasn't shown any real excitement." I guess she wasn't expecting a birthday present like the one she received!
2007 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Winter Park, Colorado
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HGTV selected Winter Park, Colorado for the site of their 2007 Dream Home because it offers a wide variety of interesting things to do, as well as its beautiful setting. Receiving between 300 and 400 inches of snow every year, Winter Park is perfect for skiing and other winter sportsand nestled within a million acres of parkland, it's wonderfully secluded. However, it's also a short drive from Denver, with all of the big city's attractions.
The Dream Home itself is designed in a rustic, yet sophisticated style with a lodge room in the entrance hall, an ultimate media room, and even its own observation deck.
Winner of the 2007 HGTV Dream Home:
Robert O'Neill Sr. of Johnson City, Tennessee.
Robert O'Neill thought that his son was having a wedding re-enactment when he was invited to dinner at the restaurant where his rehearsal dinner had been held, but actually, it was HGTV ambushing him with the news of his huge win.
2006 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Lake Lure, North Carolina
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For the 2006 Dream Home, HGTV selected the resort community of Grey Rock, located on the shores of Lake Lure, North Carolina. Nestled deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lure offers serene living among spectacular mountain and water views.
The Dream Home was designed to bring the beauty of the outdoors into the house, with a huge open porch in the center, living quarters designed to be all on one level, and a recreation area downstairs. The upstairs level is devoted to spacious guest quarters as well as a library and a suspended walkway connecting the different sections of the house.
Winner of the 2006 HGTV Dream Home:
Donald P. Cook from West Virginia won the 2006 HGTV Dream Home, chosen from among nearly 40 million entries.
Donald Cook said that although he loved the Dream Home, he couldn't afford to live there. "A house that big is hard to maintain; the electricity bill alone is more than 10 times what mine is."
He intended to sell the house, retire, buy a bigger house in West Virginia, and do some traveling.
2005 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Tyler, Texas
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The 2005 HGTV Dream House is a sweeping mansion built on the shores of Lake Tyler in Texas. The 6,500 square foot house is the only one with direct access to the lake waters. Not only that, but there was also a second house directly on the lake. Dream-worthy amenities include a master bedroom with its own screened-in porch with a Jacuzzi tub, a tree-house style kids' bedroom, and a separate dock house.
Winner of the 2005 Dream Home:
Don Cruz of Batavia, Illinois.
- Read what Don Cruz thought of his Dream Home win.
2004 HGTV Dream Home Winner — St. Marys, Georgia
The 2004 Dream Home was built in St. Mary's, Georgia, which many believe to be the second-oldest city in the United States. Located on the Georgia coast, not far from Jacksonville, Florida, this home takes full advantage of its waterfront location with amenities like a boat dock, a screened veranda, and a four-story tower room. There's also a very cool secret media room in the attic and a miniature doggy dream home outside.
Winner of the 2004 HGTV Dream Home:
Kathi Nakao of Sacramento, California.
2003 Dream Home Winner — Mexico Beach, Florida
The 2003 Dream Home was a return to Florida following the 1999 giveaway in Rosemary Beach. This home, located right on the Gulf of Mexico, is a dream for any water lover. Features include a boat dock, a "summer kitchen," and a gorgeous home office with views of the bay. The summer kitchen is located directly below the officebut is open on all four sides. It's easily accessible to the boat dockso that the catch can be brought right into the kitchen.
Winner of the 2003 HGTV Dream Home:
John and Karen Groszkiewicz of Erie County, Pennsylvania.
2002 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Sherwood, Maryland
The 2002 Dream Home is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, overlooking the beautiful and bountiful Chesapeake Bay, famous for its crabs, scallops, and fish. The Dream Home has three fireplaces, a sweeping waterfront deck, and even a miniature version of the home for the family dog in the backyard.
Winner of the 2002 HGTV Dream Home:
Milton O'Bryant from Midland, Texas was chosen from over 11 million entries.
2001 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Camden, Maine
2001 marked HGTV's first Dream Home in New England. This New England shingle-style cottage overlooking the Maine coast offered sweeping windows with 180-degree views both up and down the coast. The interior of the home was designed to accentuate the beauty of the outdoors, including the waters of the Penobscot Bay and the wooded property with its graceful birch trees.
Winner of the 2001 HGTV Dream Home:
Kathy Hedrick of Gladstone, Missouri.
2000 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Nehalem, Oregon
The 2000 Dream House was built to reflect the rugged environment of the Nehalem Peninsula in Oregon. The modified Craftsman architecture is designed to accentuate the beauty of the woodland surroundings and the spectacular views of the coast. The home features stunning accents like bamboo flooring, hemlock ceilings, and dramatic windows.
Winner of the 2000 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway:
Mary Barker of San Antonio, Texas was selected from about 5.3 million entries.
1999 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Rosemary Beach, Florida
The 1999 HGTV Dream Home was built on the pristine beaches of Rosemary Beach, FL. The architecture of the surrounding area reflects the beautiful designs found in cities like New Orleans, Saint Augustine, and the Caribbean. The house includes unusual features like a roof that is custom-designed to keep the house cool despite the Florida heat and an outdoor room that is just as beautifully furnished as any of the interior areas.
Winner of the 1999 HGTV Dream Home:
Belinda Brown of Kingston, Tennessee.
1998 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Beaufort, South Carolina
The second HGTV Dream Home was located in Beaufort, South Carolina, one of the oldest communities in the state. The area is known for history and its deep Southern charm. That charm is reflected in the design of the Dream Home, which includes three elegant porches and a light and airy interior design.
Winner of the 1998 HGTV Dream Home Giveaway:
Tina Carlson of Thousand Oaks, California was selected as the winner from among 2.5 million entries - more than double the number of entries from the year before.
1997 HGTV Dream Home Winner — Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole, Wyoming was known for such exciting features as being the home of the world's largest ball of barbed wire as well as for its excellent skiing and winter sports. In 1997, however, it made history by being the site of the first HGTV Dream Home. HGTV calls the first Dream Home a "warm and cozy Western retreat" with spectacular views of the Grand Teton Mountains. In order to ensure that the Dream Home would stand up to the tough Jackson Hole winters, all of the elements for the solid log house were fabricated in Finland and shipped to Wyoming.
Winner of the 1997 Dream Home Giveaway: Michele Rambo of Tulsa, Oklahoma
