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The 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' mansion is on the market for almost $30 million

"Yo, Holmes, to Bel-Air!" Well, actually, to Brentwood Park — and only if you make a living that could rival Uncle Phil

Look at your kingdom. You are finally there. You can sit on your throne as the Prince of Bel-Air — as long as you've got $29.5 million sitting around.

The Los Angeles-area exterior home of the Banks family in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' the 1990s sitcom starring Will Smith, has gone up for sale for the first time since 1978. But, as is often the case with television fantasies, there are some real-world changes you're going to have to deal with.

For starters, the house isn't located in Bel-Air. It's actually in Brentwood Park, about a 15 minute drive from the more famous LA suburb. Also, those lush interiors of the Banks house? Those were a set on the Warner Bros lot. The inside of the actual house looks quite different.

Built in 1937, the Georgian Colonial has been owned by the same family for the past 48 years. It spans six bedrooms, has 7.5 baths, and covers roughly 10,000 square feet. The house has been updated and remodeled several times since it was bought and sits on a lot that's about 8/10ths of an acre.

As you might expect, if you buy the house, you're also accepting that tour buses will come by regularly and people will stop to take pictures in front of it. The house is also currently being used as a filming location for a Netflix $NFLX series.

"This property is one of the most famous residential facades in Los Angeles history," the listing reads. "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." It adds, "The expansive grounds allow for endless possibilities, whether preserving its historic charm, further enhancing the existing residence, or re-imagining the property for a new generation."

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