Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home officially made an L.A. landmark

The Brentwood house once owned by actress Marilyn Monroe will not be demolished.

A unanimous vote by Los Angeles council members on Wednesday gave the property historic preservation status.

Councilwoman Traci Park, who introduced the motion, represents the district where the home is. She told KNX News’ Craig Fiegener that this was a big win for L.A. residents and fans of the late actress.

“And as I have said repeatedly, I can think of no woman and no place more iconic than Marilyn Monroe in her Brentwood home,” she said. “So we're really excited about the results.”

Park also said she would work on a local to help control traffic in the area around the residence.

The home, located at 12305 Fifth Helena Drive, was purchased by Monroe in the early 1960s . She lived in it until she died in 1962, according to the L.A. Times .

In September 2023, an emergency motion was passed putting the demolition on hold temporarily.

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The property was purchased by real estate heiress Brinah Milstein and her husband, TV producer Roy Bank, last July for $8.35 million, City News Service reported. In May, the couple sought a court order to block the monument designation, but the judge issued a tentative ruling in favor of the city.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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