LEGO Hogwarts Castle 4842-1
LEGO Hogwarts Castle (4842-1) is worth about $265 on the secondary market today, against a $185 retail price. It has 1,290 pieces, belongs to the Harry Potter theme and was released in 2010. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resa
- Set number
- 4842-1
- Theme
- Harry Potter
- Subtheme
- General
- Year
- 2010
- Pieces
- 1,290
- Minifigures
- 11
- RRP
- $185
- Market value
- $265
- Used value
- $93
- Released
- 2010
- Retirement
- Retired in 2012
Minifigures in LEGO Hogwarts Castle
- LEGO Albus Dumbledore - Sand Blue Outfit with Silver Embroidery
- LEGO Argus Filch - Light Bluish Gray Long Hair
- LEGO Dementor - Black Cloak and Hood
- LEGO Harry Potter - Gryffindor Stripe and Shield Torso, Black Legs
- LEGO Hermione Granger - Gryffindor Stripe and Shield Torso, Black Legs
- LEGO Lord Voldemort - White Head, Black Cape, Dark Green Robe Lines
- LEGO Professor Filius Flitwick - Black Jacket
- LEGO Professor Minerva McGonagall - Dark Green Robe and Cape
What you are paying for
Its 8 priced minifigures are worth about $61 together, roughly 23% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Hogwarts Castle (4842-1) worth?
LEGO Hogwarts Castle is worth approximately $265 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Hogwarts Castle retired?
Yes — Hogwarts Castle (4842-1) 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 Hogwarts Castle gone up in value?
Yes. Hogwarts Castle launched at $185 and now trades around $265, an increase of 43.2%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Hogwarts Castle?
At its $185 retail price across 1,290 pieces, Hogwarts Castle works out to about $0.143 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Hogwarts Castle a good investment?
Hogwarts Castle currently trades 43.2% above its $185 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 Hogwarts Castle so expensive?
Hogwarts Castle was released in 2010 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.