San Antonio, Texas, August 28, 2025
News Summary
A grandmother from Eagle, Idaho, has won a nationwide sweepstakes valued at over $1.1 million, featuring a newly renovated home in San Antonio, a luxury SUV, and cash. The contest saw over 72 million entries, with the grand prize including a three-bedroom house designed by Poonam Moore, and is especially meaningful as the winner’s late husband is buried nearby. The family plans to use the new home for gatherings and leisure activities, marking a fresh start after years of difficulty.
Eagle, Idaho — A local grandmother has been named the winner of a nationwide home sweepstakes, taking home a prize package valued at more than $1.1 million that includes a newly renovated house in San Antonio, a luxury plug-in hybrid SUV, and $100,000 in cash.
Top facts at a glance
The sweepstakes received over 72 million entries. The grand prize package includes a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home of more than 3,000 square feet in San Antonio, Texas, a 2025 Mercedes‑Benz GLC Plug‑In Hybrid SUV, and $100,000 in cash. The contest ran from April 1, 2025, to May 23, 2025. The winner, a resident of Eagle, Idaho, has been entering sweepstakes from the organizer for nearly a decade.
Key details and supporting information
The San Antonio home was renovated and styled by designer Poonam Moore, with an interior that blends midcentury modern elements and a playful Texas influence. Notable high-end features include energy-efficient skylights, an open floor plan, and black quartz countertops. The property embraces indoor-outdoor living, with creative exterior spaces and an earth-tone color palette.
Unique amenities designed into the home include a basketball-themed media room, a private basketball court equipped with smart technology, a full outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit. The house layout and features were presented as part of the grand prize package valued at over $1.1 million.
The prize reveal was staged as a surprise during a family lunch organized by the winner’s son. The design reveal included a staged interaction involving the designer in disguise to create the surprise moment. The winner’s personal connection to the Texas location was noted, as her late husband is buried in Rockwall, Texas, making the San Antonio location especially meaningful for her and her family.
Personal and family context
The winner plans to use the home’s amenities to host family gatherings and leisure activities for her eleven grandchildren. She has been entering sweepstakes from the organizer for nearly ten years and had been using daily email reminders to submit entries. The win comes after several difficult years following the death of her husband in 2020, and the new home is described by the family as offering an opportunity for renewed family time and social activity.
Sweepstakes timeline and logistics
The sweepstakes officially ran between April 1 and May 23, 2025. The winner was selected from the pool of entries and notified via a surprise in-person reveal at a family event. The grand prize includes transfer of the renovated property in San Antonio and delivery arrangements for the vehicle and cash award as part of the prize package.
Design and amenities overview
The interior design incorporates midcentury modern styling with locally inspired accents. The layout prioritizes an open floor plan and indoor-outdoor flow, while finishes include black quartz countertops and energy-efficient skylights. Outdoor features are built for hosting and recreation and include a private basketball court with smart features, a themed media room, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit.
Why this matters
Winning a national sweepstakes with tens of millions of entries underscores the scale of participation in large national promotional events. For the recipient family, the prize provides new living options in a location with family and emotional ties, and a physical space intended for multi-generational gatherings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the sweepstakes?
The winner is a grandmother from Eagle, Idaho, selected from the contest entries.
What is included in the grand prize package?
The package includes a renovated three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in San Antonio, a 2025 Mercedes‑Benz GLC Plug‑In Hybrid SUV, and $100,000 in cash. The package is valued at over $1.1 million.
How many entries did the sweepstakes receive?
The sweepstakes received more than 72 million entries.
When did the sweepstakes run?
The sweepstakes ran from April 1, 2025, to May 23, 2025.
Who designed the home?
The home’s interior design was created by Poonam Moore, featuring midcentury modern influences with a Texas-inspired twist and several high-end finishes.
Where is the house located and why is the location meaningful?
The house is located in San Antonio, Texas. The location is meaningful to the winner because her late husband is buried in nearby Rockwall, Texas.
How was the winner notified?
The winner was surprised during a family lunch; the reveal was orchestrated by family members and included a staged interaction involving the designer.
Key features of the grand prize
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Home location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Home size | More than 3,000 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms |
| Designer | Poonam Moore (interior design: midcentury modern with Texas accents) |
| High-end finishes | Energy-efficient skylights, black quartz countertops, open floor plan |
| Unique amenities | Basketball-themed media room, private smart basketball court, full outdoor kitchen, fire pit |
| Vehicle | 2025 Mercedes‑Benz GLC Plug‑In Hybrid SUV |
| Cash prize | $100,000 |
| Total estimated value | Over $1.1 million |
Timeline of relevant events
| Date / Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Sweepstakes opening date | Official sweepstakes schedule |
| May 23, 2025 | Sweepstakes closing date | Official sweepstakes schedule |
| May 2025 (after May 23) | Winner selection and surprise reveal at family lunch | Organizer announcement and family notification |
| 2020 | Death of winner’s husband | Family background information |
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- CultureMap San Antonio: HGTV Smart Home Sweepstakes Winner
- Wikipedia: HGTV
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- Google Search: HGTV Smart Home 2025
- AOL: Idaho Widow Wins HGTV 2025
- Google Scholar: HGTV Smart Home
- HGTV: HGTV Smart Home 2025 Winner Announcement
- Encyclopedia Britannica: HGTV Smart Home
- Boise Dev: Boise Boys HGTV
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