Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Mansion in Brentwood Hits Market At $30 Million

After nearly five decades off the market, the Brentwood mansion immortalized by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is poised to change hands. 

The mansion has created some of the 90s’ most iconic moments in sitcom history, such as Uncle Phil constantly throwing Will Smith’s friend Jazz out. The stately home, whose exterior appeared in the opening credits of every episode, is expected to list later this month for just under $30 million, according to reports from TMZ.

The residence sits on a prominent corner lot in one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after neighborhoods. For millions of viewers, its brick façade served as the visual gateway to Will Smith’s fictional transformation from a teenager in West Philadelphia to a newcomer navigating privilege in Southern California. That image helped define one of television’s most durable comedies.

The sale is being handled by Josh Altman, Matt Altman and Sasha Rahban of the Altman Brothers, a Beverly Hills-based brokerage known for record-setting residential deals. Their involvement underscores the property’s stature within the city’s luxury market.

When The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered in 1990, the sitcom quickly became a cultural touchstone. Beyond launching Smith’s acting career, the series offered a rare network portrayal of a successful Black family, blending humor with social commentary that still resonates decades later.

Although the show’s interior scenes were filmed on soundstages, the Banks family home was grounded in reality through this Brentwood exterior. That connection placed the house among the most recognizable residences in television history.

The property’s longevity is notable. It has not been publicly listed in 48 years, a rarity in a market where high-end homes often trade frequently. Long-term ownership helped preserve its original character.

Built in 1937, the mansion exemplifies Georgian Colonial architecture, marked by symmetry, proportion and restraint. The home spans about 10,000 square feet, with six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms, on a 38,510-square-foot lot.

While the price reflects land and scale, the home’s cultural imprint adds a value that cannot be replicated. As it heads to market, the house represents both a prime real estate opportunity and a lasting piece of Los Angeles television history.