The Los Angeles City Council officially designated the Brady Bunch house as a historic-cultural monument on January 15, 2024, providing the property with landmark protections. This decision was made during a council meeting where members voted 13-0 to add the iconic home, located at 11222 Dilling St. in Studio City, to the city’s list of historic-cultural monuments. The council’s approval followed a recommendation from the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, which determined that the house met the criteria for monument status.
The Brady Bunch house gained fame from the beloved television sitcom that aired from 1969 to 1974, showcasing the lives of Mike and Carol Brady and their blended family of six. Although the show filmed interior scenes on a studio lot, the house’s facade became one of the most recognizable images in television history. According to Adrian Scott Fine, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Conservancy, the home symbolizes more than just a backdrop for a television show.
“Few places capture the joy and optimism of mid-century family life quite like the Brady Bunch House,” Fine stated. “For millions around the world that tuned in, it was simply a TV set — but here in the Valley, it stands as a real home, a pop-culture landmark, and a place where make-believe met real Los Angeles suburbia.”
The house, designed by Harry Londelius Jr. and built in 1959, was selected for its distinctive mid-century architecture and proximity to Paramount Studios, where the series was produced. Despite its original five-season run, the show gained a substantial following in syndication, cementing the house’s status as a lasting pop-culture symbol.
Interest in the property surged again in 2019 when HGTV acquired the home and launched “A Very Brady Renovation.” The network reconnected cast members and transformed the interior to mirror the fictional sets from the show. Following this renovation series, the property was sold for $3.2 million to Tina Trahan, a Texas-based philanthropist and television producer, who remains the current owner.
In a nod to its cultural significance, the home opened to the public for the first time in November 2023 as part of a charity event called “The Brady Experience.” The three-day fundraiser featured hour-long guided tours of the property, highlighting its recreated interior, including the iconic floating staircase and the retro kitchen, designed in orange and avocado hues. Proceeds from the event benefited the Wags and Walks Dog Rescue Adoption Center, further emphasizing the house’s connection to the community and its lasting legacy.
With its new designation as a historic-cultural monument, the Brady Bunch house will continue to hold a special place in both the hearts of fans and the cultural landscape of Los Angeles.
