$29,500,000

251 N Bristol Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049

6 beds |
8 baths |
10,000 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1937
0.88acre lot
—— car garage
$2,950/sqft
Listed 18 days ago

Property Description

This is not a replica. This is the real house that introduced the world to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Located at 251 N Bristol Ave in the heart of Brentwood Park, this legendary Georgian Colonial estate is the actual exterior facade seen in the opening credits and throughout the iconic Will Smith sitcom that defined a generation. While the show was set in Bel-Air, the real Fresh Prince mansion sits just minutes away, on one of the most prestigious streets in Los Angeles. Built in 1937, the estate spans approximately 10,000 square feet and rests on an extraordinary 38,510-square-foot corner lot. The home has been updated and remodeled multiple times over the past decades, blending classic East Coast Georgian architecture with the scale and presence of a true Los Angeles landmark. Recognized around the world and featured in countless films, television shows, commercials, and media productions over the last 35+ years, this property is one of the most famous residential facades in Los Angeles history. Its stately symmetry, grand entrance, and commanding curb appeal have made it instantly recognizable to millions. Beyond its cultural significance, the estate offers rare scale, privacy, and opportunity in Brentwood Park, surrounded by some of the city's most notable estates. The expa

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: January 20, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 8, 2026 at 3:09AM
Listing Office:: Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. : 310-819-3250
Listing Agent:: Sasha Rahban : 310-963-9680
MLS ID:: CL26640623

General: DenFamily RoomLibraryBreakfast Bar
Appliances: DishwasherRefrigerator
Laundry: DryerLaundry RoomWasherInside
Flooring: TileCarpetWood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Central
Fireplace: DenOtherFireplace

General: Back YardFront YardHeated
Style: Georgian
Pool: In Ground
Parking: CoveredOtherGuestOn StreetPrivate

General: 2

HOA Amenities: Gated
Originating MLS: CRMLS
County: Los Angeles

Zoning: LARE4406008011
View: Trees/WoodsOther

Source: CRMLS

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This listing courtesy of Sasha Rahban , Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.

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Location

Schools Nearby

Kenter Canyon Charter School

645 N Kenter Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90049

Grades KG-5

0.74 miles away

Paul Revere Charter School

1450 Allenford Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90049

Grades 6-8

0.42 miles away

University High School Charter

11800 Texas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90025

Grades 9-12

1.91 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.