The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to recognize the iconic Brady Bunch house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The house, located on Dilling Avenue, was used for exterior shots in the popular TV sitcom that aired from 1969 to 1974. Despite interior scenes being filmed on a soundstage, the property has become a must-visit spot for Brady Bunch fans.
This designation provides landmark protections for the house, originally constructed in 1959, safeguarding it from demolition or extensive modifications while not completely prohibiting them. Any significant alterations would require design review and could be delayed by the Cultural Heritage Commission to explore preservation options.
The LA Conservancy, a non-profit organization, advocated for the landmark status, with CEO Adrian Scott Fine expressing delight over the approval. He emphasized the special connection fans feel towards the property, considering it a pilgrimage site for those who grew up watching the TV show.
The Brady Bunch house, known for its distinctive shingle-and-stone design and peaked roof, also made appearances in the 1995 film “The Brady Bunch Movie” and its sequel. When the house was put up for sale in 2018, HGTV acquired it in a bidding war, paying $3.5 million US – a significant increase from the listing price. The network proceeded to expand, renovate, and decorate the house to mirror the iconic set, capturing the transformation process in the HGTV miniseries “A Very Brady Renovation.”