LA Landmark Status Granted to 'Brady Bunch' House

The iconic mid-century home used for exterior shots of the classic sitcom is now protected from major changes.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously voted to designate the 'Brady Bunch' house as a historic-cultural monument, granting landmark protections to the property that was used for exterior shots of the popular 1960s-70s TV sitcom. The modest mid-century home on Dilling Avenue in the San Fernando Valley became a photo-op magnet for fans after the show's decades-long syndication run. While interior scenes were filmed on a soundstage, the landmark status will prevent the home's demolition or major renovations without design review.

Why it matters

The 'Brady Bunch' house has become an iconic piece of American pop culture, with the show living on in syndication for generations. Granting the property landmark status helps preserve an important piece of television history and ensures the home remains accessible to devoted fans who make pilgrimages to see the famous residence.

The details

The LA City Council voted unanimously to designate the 'Brady Bunch' house as a historic-cultural monument, protecting the 1959-built, shingle-and-stone home with a peaked roof from demolition or major renovations without design review. The house was used for exterior shots of the sitcom, which ran from 1969 to 1974, while interior scenes were filmed on a soundstage. In 2018, the house was purchased by HGTV for $3.5 million and underwent renovations to give it the look of the show's set version, including the wood-paneled living room with a floating staircase and orange-and-green kitchen.

  • The LA City Council voted to grant landmark status to the 'Brady Bunch' house on March 5, 2026.
  • The iconic sitcom 'The Brady Bunch' aired from 1969 to 1974.

The players

LA City Council

The governing body of the City of Los Angeles that unanimously voted to designate the 'Brady Bunch' house as a historic-cultural monument.

HGTV

The cable network that purchased the 'Brady Bunch' house in 2018 for $3.5 million and renovated it to match the show's set.

Adrian Scott Fine

The CEO of the LA Conservancy, a nonprofit that pushed for the landmark status and expressed excitement over the approval.

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What they’re saying

“If you watched the 'Brady Bunch,' you knew this house. People make a pilgrimage to see it. To have it designated like this, it makes it all the sweeter.”

— Adrian Scott Fine, CEO, LA Conservancy

What’s next

The landmark status protects the 'Brady Bunch' house from demolition or major renovations, but does not prohibit changes entirely. If the owners decide to make significant alterations in the future, they will be subject to a design review process where the Cultural Heritage Commission can work to find preservation solutions.

The takeaway

The LA City Council's decision to grant landmark status to the 'Brady Bunch' house underscores the enduring cultural significance of the classic sitcom and the emotional connection fans have to the iconic property. This preservation effort ensures the home remains accessible to devoted fans for years to come as an important piece of American television history.