A Studio City residence immortalized as the home of the beloved Brady family from the iconic television show “The Brady Bunch” has officially been designated a historic landmark by the Los Angeles City Council. The unanimous 13-0 vote on Wednesday followed a recommendation by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, which had previously determined that the house met all criteria for historical monument status.
Located at 11222 W. Dilling St., the house features striking mid-century architecture designed by Harry Londelius Jr. and was built in 1959. Its selection for the series was due to its proximity to Paramount Studios, where “The Brady Bunch” was filmed from 1969 to 1974. While the interior scenes of the show were recorded on a studio lot, the facade of this home became one of the defining symbols of suburban life as depicted on television.
The property garnered significant attention when it first hit the market in 2018, ending a 50-year ownership by a private family. A bidding war ensued between NSYNC’s Lance Bass and the HGTV network, ultimately resulting in HGTV acquiring the house for $3.5 million. The network went on to create “A Very Brady Renovation,” bringing together the original cast of the Brady kids to renovate the house into an exact replica of the show’s set. This ambitious project included expanding the home by adding a second floor and reconstructing key features such as the iconic floating staircase and the retro kitchen.
After thorough renovations were completed with an investment of $1.9 million, the house was listed for $5.5 million. It lingered on the market until 2023 when it was purchased by Tina Trahan, a historic home enthusiast and spouse of former HBO executive Chris Albrecht. Trahan expressed that her decision to buy the house came after a deeply emotional tour, likening the experience to stepping into a time machine.
With this recent designation as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, the Brady Bunch House not only preserves the legacy of a cherished television show but also continues to connect generations of fans to the cultural history it represents. The landmark status ensures that the architectural significance and the nostalgic charm of this iconic home will be cherished for years to come.