Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans—or anyone with tens of millions of dollars to spare—may soon have a chance to follow in Will Smith's footsteps by moving into the show’s famous abode. The estate, known for its grandiose exteriors which appeared in the iconic 1900s sitcom starring the actor Will Smith (who shared a name with his on-screen character), is slated to hit the market at the end of the month for nearly $30 million, per TMZ. It is reportedly the first time in 48 years that the dwelling will be listed for sale.
Despite the show’s title, the house isn’t in Bel-Air. It is actually located in Brentwood, California, another one of Los Angeles’s most affluent neighborhoods. The two-story home, originally built in 1937, combines elements of neoclassical and Colonial styles; it boasts a symmetrical facade accented with four columns and decorative gables over the windows. While the fictional house was said to have 10 bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms during the show’s run, the real home features six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms sprawling across 10,000 square feet, and is anchored on a 38,510 square foot corner lot.
The ’90s television sensation, which aired on NBC from 1990 to 1996, chronicled the misadventures of the character Will Smith (played by the actor Will Smith), a teenager from West Philadelphia who is sent to live in Bel-Air with his wealthy relatives: Uncle Phil, Aunt Vivian, and cousins Hilary, Carlton, and Ashley. Although interior shots were filmed on a soundstage, the picturesque mansion served as the home’s lofty exteriors for all six seasons of the show. “Instantly recognizable around the world, the home has stood as one of the most famous exteriors in television history, while remaining one of the neighborhood’s most prestigious addresses,” the Altman Brothers, who represent the listing, wrote in an Instagram post.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air house continues to have a long-standing cultural impact. It has been reported that the estate is currently being used for an unspecified Netflix series. Additionally, the iconic home previously served as an Airbnb in 2020. At the time, the house was available for five one-night stays, which allowed access to one wing of the mansion—a recreation of Smith’s bedroom decked out in ’90s paraphernalia, a full bathroom, a pool equipped with a lounge area, and a dining room. While the kitchen remained off-limits, guests were treated to meals served on silver platters.
After those five nights, the home was off-limits to visitors again. Now that it's about to go on the market, if living the Fresh Prince life seems like a dream, you know what to do: hop a flight to LA, hail a cab and say, “Yo, home to Bel Air!”
