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The iconic Brady Bunch house in Studio City just became an official historic landmark. The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-0 on March 4, 2026 to designate the beloved 1959 Midcentury home as a historic-cultural monument, cementing its place in American pop culture history.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Location: 11222 Dilling Street in Studio City, Los Angeles
- Built: 1959 by architect Harry M. Londelius
- Vote Count: Approved unanimously, 13 to 0
- Protection Status: Now protects home from demolition with one-year delay if threatened
A Pop Culture Pilgrimage Site Gets Official Recognition
The Brady Bunch house has been called the most photographed home in America after the White House. Now, the Los Angeles City Council has officially recognized what fans have known for decades. The Studio City property served as the exterior location for the beloved sitcom that defined family entertainment from 1969 to 1974. The designation marks a watershed moment for television history preservation.
Adrian Scott Fine, president of the L.A. Conservancy, praised the decision. He noted the show helped shape America’s vision of blended family life during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The landmark status ensures the Brady Bunch and their iconic home remain part of Los Angeles’ story.
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How a TV Exterior Shot Became a National Icon
The Brady Bunch was filmed entirely on studio soundstages, making the house’s status remarkable. Interiors were shot in other Los Angeles locations, yet the 11222 Dilling Street property became the show’s most recognizable symbol. The home’s contemporary ranch design with distinctive shake roofing and cathedral ceilings defined suburban perfection for millions of viewers. For decades, fans have made pilgrimages to photograph the iconic exterior.
The show’s cultural impact extended far beyond its original run. Tina Trahan, the current owner, recognized this power and opened the home to public tours in November 2025 at $275 per person. The Brady Experience allows fans to step inside and see the renovated interiors firsthand for the first time in the home’s history.
From HGTV Renovation to Historic Landmark Status
The path to landmark status began with a major renovation. HGTV purchased the property in 2018 for $3.5 million and invested $1.9 million recreating the show’s iconic interiors. The four-part miniseries titled “A Very Brady Renovation” documented the transformation. Original Brady Bunch cast members appeared alongside Property Brothers stars Drew and Jonathan Scott as crews rebuilt the beloved kitchen, living room, and bedrooms. The renovation added 2,000 square feet to the rear and constructed a second story, cleverly hidden from street view by lowering the foundation.
| Property Detail | Information |
| Original Construction Year | 1959 |
| Original Cost (McCallister purchase) | $61,000 (1973) |
| HGTV Purchase Price | $3.5 million (2018) |
| Renovation Investment | $1.9 million |
| Current Owner Purchase | $3.2 million (2023) |
HGTV later sold the property to Tina Trahan and her husband Chris Elbrecht in September 2023 for $3.2 million. The couple has embraced the home’s cultural significance and opened it for public visitation, transforming it into a living museum.
“Long before it became a pop-culture pilgrimage site and backdrop for countless photo ops, the Brady Bunch House helped shape America’s vision of family life in the late 1960s and early 1970s especially the idea of a blended family. We’re thrilled to see it now designated as a Historic-Cultural Monument.”
— Adrian Scott Fine, President, L.A. Conservancy
What Historic Status Means for Protection and Future
The historic-cultural monument designation provides substantial legal protection. The landmark status prevents demolition and requires Cultural Heritage Commission approval for major alterations. If the owner ever pursues destruction, the commission can delay the process up to one year to explore preservation options. This safeguard ensures the Brady Bunch house will remain part of Los Angeles for generations. The city now joins 1,200 other structures with this protected status.
The designation represents a cultural validation of the show’s lasting legacy. Councilmember Adrin Nazarian emphasized commitment to memorializing the property as part of San Fernando Valley television history. This recognition comes 52 years after The Brady Bunch finale and 67 years after the home’s construction. The timeline underscores how cultural significance can transcend decades.
Is Your Favorite TV House Getting the Landmark Protection It Deserves?
The Brady Bunch house designation opens a larger conversation about television heritage preservation. How many iconic homes from classic television remain unprotected? The Los Angeles decision suggests a growing appreciation for pop culture landmarks. Other famous TV houses could soon follow. Television shaped American culture profoundly, and these physical locations deserve recognition alongside traditional historical sites.
Fans can visit the home through The Brady Experience tours, experiencing the meticulously recreated interiors. The landmark status ensures that whether owners change hands multiple times, the home’s historic character remains preserved. The iconic structure will continue inspiring nostalgia and celebration for decades to come.
Sources
- Los Angeles Times – Comprehensive coverage of LA City Council’s historic-cultural monument designation and property history
- CBS Los Angeles – Reporting on the unanimous 13-0 council vote and landmark protection details
- AP News – National perspective on the Brady Bunch house becoming official landmark status
