In a unanimous decision, the Los Angeles City Council has officially recognized the iconic Brady Bunch house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The house on Dilling Avenue, known for its exterior shots in the popular TV series that aired from 1969 to 1974, has now been granted landmark status.
While the interior scenes of the show were filmed on a soundstage, the real-life house has become a must-visit spot for fans of the Brady Bunch. The show, which followed the comedic adventures of a blended family of six siblings, has remained a beloved classic through syndication.
Constructed in 1959, the shingle-and-stone home with a distinctive peaked roof also made appearances in the 1995 film The Brady Bunch Movie and its sequel. The landmark designation ensures protection for the property against demolition or significant alterations, although it does not outright prevent changes. Any substantial modifications would require design approval, and the Cultural Heritage Commission could delay the process to explore preservation options.
Advocating for the landmark status, the non-profit LA Conservancy, led by CEO Adrian Scott Fine, expressed delight at the approval. Fine emphasized the emotional attachment fans have to the property, with many viewing it as a nostalgic symbol from the beloved TV series.
Back in 2018, when the house was put up for sale, HGTV secured the property in a competitive bidding war that drove the price to $3.5 million US, surpassing the listing price by $1.6 million for the then-2,400-square-foot residence. The house underwent expansion, remodeling, and redecoration to mirror the iconic set features, such as the wood-paneled living room with a floating staircase and the distinctive orange-and-green kitchen. This transformation journey was captured in the HGTV miniseries titled A Very Brady Renovation.