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Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood House Declared Historic
29 Aug
Summary
- Marilyn Monroe's first owned home in Brentwood was saved from demolition.
- The house is now a designated Historic-Cultural Monument.
- Homeowners' lawsuit to demolish the home was denied by a judge.
Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood home, the only property she ever owned, has been designated a Historic-Cultural Monument. The Hollywood star purchased the Spanish Colonial-style house in 1962 for $75,000. After her untimely death just six months later, the house changed hands multiple times.
In 2023, the property was sold for $8.35 million to neighboring homeowners who appealed to demolish it. This sparked significant public backlash and a preservation effort led by fans and historians.
The Los Angeles City Council ultimately voted to designate the home a monument, recognizing its deep connection to Marilyn Monroe. A judge denied a lawsuit filed by the homeowners, characterizing it as an attempt to bypass the historic designation.
Councilmember Traci Park emphasized the home's iconic status and the importance of preserving women's heritage in historic designations, noting that less than 3% are associated with women.
