LEGO Halloween Owl 40497-1
LEGO Halloween Owl (40497-1) is worth about $26 on the secondary market today, against a $15 retail price. It has 228 pieces, belongs to the Seasonal theme and was released in 2021. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 40497-1
- Theme
- Seasonal
- Subtheme
- Halloween
- Year
- 2021
- Pieces
- 228
- Minifigures
- 0
- RRP
- $15
- Market value
- $26
- Used value
- $9
- Released
- 2021
- Retirement
- Retired in 2023
Halloween Owl value by year
From $14 in 2020 to $20 in 2026 so far: +46%. Its highest year was 2021, at $22.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $20 | −5.4% |
| 2025 | $21 | +13.5% |
| 2024 | $18 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $18 | −10.1% |
| 2022 | $20 | −11.7% |
| 2021 | $22 | +66.3% |
| 2020 | $14 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Halloween Owl (40497-1) worth?
LEGO Halloween Owl is worth approximately $26 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Halloween Owl retired?
Yes — Halloween Owl (40497-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Halloween Owl gone up in value?
Yes. Halloween Owl launched at $15 and now trades around $26, an increase of 73.4%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Halloween Owl?
At its $15 retail price across 228 pieces, Halloween Owl works out to about $0.066 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Halloween Owl a good investment?
Halloween Owl currently trades 73.4% above its $15 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Halloween Owl so expensive?
Halloween Owl was released in 2021 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.