Brady Bunch House Designated as LA Historic-Cultural Monument

The Los Angeles City Council has officially designated the Brady Bunch house as a historic-cultural monument, granting landmark protections to the iconic Studio City property. The council voted 13-0 in favor of the designation, which was recommended by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission.

The Brady Bunch house, located at 11222 Dilling St., was used in exterior establishing shots during the show’s run from 1969 to 1974. The house’s façade became one of television’s most familiar suburban images, and it remains instantly recognizable to generations of viewers who watched Mike and Carol Brady raise their blended family of six.

A Piece of Television History

According to Adrian Scott Fine, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Conservancy, the home represents more than just a television backdrop. “Few places capture the joy and optimism of mid-century family life quite like the Brady Bunch House,” Fine said. “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 was built in 1959 and designed by Harry Londelius Jr. It was selected by producers for its proximity to Paramount Studios in Hollywood and for its distinctive mid-century design. The original series aired for just five seasons, but “The Brady Bunch” found a second life in syndication, turning the home into a lasting pop-culture landmark.

Preserving the House’s Legacy

In 2019, HGTV purchased the house and produced “A Very Brady Renovation,” which reunited cast members and transformed the interior to replicate the show’s fictional sets. The network later sold the property to Tina Trahan, a Texas-based philanthropist and devoted fan, for $3.2 million.

Last November, the house was opened to the public for the first time as part of a three-day charity fundraiser dubbed “The Brady Experience.” The event featured hour-long guided tours of the property, showcasing the recreated interior, with proceeds benefiting Wags and Walks Dog Rescue Adoption Center.

With its new designation as a historic-cultural monument, the Brady Bunch house is now protected from significant alterations or demolition, ensuring that its legacy will be preserved for future generations of fans to enjoy.