‘Brady Bunch’ house gets historic status in L.A.
Brady Bunch House Receives Historic-Cultural Monument Status
LOS ANGELES — A residence in Studio City, once the backdrop for exterior scenes of the classic 1969-1974 sitcom “The Brady Bunch,” has been officially recognized as a historic-cultural monument by the Los Angeles City Council. The decision followed a recommendation from the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, which approved the designation by a 13-0 vote. This landmark status ensures preservation of the 1970s-era home on Dilling Avenue, nestled within the San Fernando Valley community.
Legacy of a Television Icon
The house served as the exterior setting for the popular family comedy, which later found renewed acclaim through syndication. While most interior scenes were filmed on a sound stage, the home’s exterior became instantly recognizable to fans. It also featured in the 1995 film “The Brady Bunch Movie” and its sequel, cementing its place in pop culture history.
After HGTV acquired the property in 2019 for a renovation special, the network transformed its interior to mirror the show’s aesthetic. The home was then sold to Tina Trahan, spouse of former HBO executive Chris Albrecht, for $3.2 million. Trahan, an advocate for historic homes, emphasized her intent to preserve the structure’s original character, stating in a
“Nobody is going to live in it. Anything you might do to make the house livable would take away from what I consider artwork.”
A New Chapter for the Iconic Home
Previously owned by the same family for nearly five decades, the property had remained untouched until HGTV’s intervention. The home was recently unveiled to the public as part of a three-day charity event titled “The Brady Experience,” marking its first public appearance in years. Marcy Roth, the agent representing the home, noted in an email to NBC Los Angeles that her client planned to utilize the space for charitable purposes.
Jonathan Lloyd, managing editor of digital news for NBC Los Angeles, reported on the development, highlighting the significance of the designation for the home’s enduring cultural value. The property’s journey from a family home to a television landmark underscores its role in shaping 20th-century American entertainment.