{"id":28022,"date":"2026-01-21T05:34:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2026\/01\/21\/iconic-photos-of-will-smith-filming-fresh-prince-surface\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T05:34:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:34:48","slug":"iconic-photos-of-will-smith-filming-fresh-prince-surface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2026\/01\/21\/iconic-photos-of-will-smith-filming-fresh-prince-surface\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Photos of Will Smith Filming Fresh Prince Surface"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Fresh Prince House<\/h2>\n<p>At almost $30 million, it\u2019s a pad fit for a prince \u2014 and here are the photos to prove it.<br \/>\nThe epic Los Angeles mansion made famous by \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel Air\u201d has hit the market for the first time in nearly 50 years.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nSasha Rahban with Will Smith. <span class=\"credit\">Sasha Rahban Real Estate\/ The Altman Brothers Team<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Iconic Photos<\/h2>\n<p>And the man who grew up in the Brentwood pad shared with The Post rare photos of star Will Smith on the day the actor filmed the iconic opening to the hit 1990s TV show.<br \/>\nSasha Rahban was just 9 when his childhood home was turned into a Hollywood set and he posed beside Smith as the actor shot the sitcom that would launch him into mega-stardom.<br \/>\nThe photo shows Smith wearing his memorable green shirt and yellow taxi featured in the show\u2019s opening sequence.<br \/>\nRahban listed the house for nearly $30 million. <span class=\"credit\">Sasha Rahban Real Estate\/ The Altman Brothers Team<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Memories of the Filming<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAll we knew was that Will Smith was a rapper, we were excited, my mom took me out of school that day to watch them film the open. We didn\u2019t know what to expect.\u201d Rahban, 44, told The Post on Tuesday.<br \/>\nThey wouldn\u2019t know the impact of that day until a few years later. After the birth of the Internet, the Rahban family\u2019s house was available with just the click of a mouse, and the tour buses started stopping in front of the gates daily.<br \/>\n\u201cIt was a trip,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\n<h2>The House&#8217;s History<\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cFresh Prince\u201d house. <span class=\"credit\">AFP via Getty Images<\/span><br \/>\nNow, Rahban is an LA real estate partner with celebrity brokers Matt and Josh Altman, who have listed the house for nearly $30 million.<br \/>\nHe spilled secrets about the famed estate, which notably is actually located not in Bel Air, but in Brentwood.<br \/>\nRahban\u2019s parents bought the 10,000 square foot home in 1978 and it was a playground for him and his siblings for years.<br \/>\nHollywood came knocking so many times that the home had its own agent.<\/p>\n<h2>Famous Visitors<\/h2>\n<p>Fresh Prince of Bel Air home up for sale for the first time in 50 years. <span class=\"credit\">Sasha Rahban Real Estate\/ The Altman Brothers Team<\/span><br \/>\n\u201cIt was cast as Elvis\u2019 Graceland once, Jason Bateman shot a movie here called \u2018Moving Target\u2019, and Jacqueline Bissett was in a TV show here.\u201d<br \/>\nPrince Harry even stopped by in a spoof with James Cordon, where the two were searching for a house in Los Angeles for a \u201cPrince\u201d to live in. \u201cHe had to use the bathroom in our house.\u201d Rahban said.<br \/>\nHe also had a front row seat for the famed OJ Simpson Bronco chase.<br \/>\nThe cast of \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel Air.\u201d  <span class=\"credit\">NBCUniversal via Getty Images<\/span><br \/>\nThe sitcom launched Will Smith to stardom. <span class=\"credit\">NBCUniversal via Getty Images<\/span><br \/>\n\u201cOJ\u2019s house was nearby, so we were able to run down the street and see him go by.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>The House Today<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the memories, it\u2019s time to move on. The listing officially goes live Tuesday.<br \/>\nThe six bedroom palace, originally built in 1937 features a \u201cmaids quarters, an incredible backyard, and a swimming pool.\u201d says Rahban.<br \/>\nThe house was so popular in Hollywood that it at one time had its own agent. <span class=\"credit\">Sasha Rahban Real Estate\/ The Altman Brothers Team<\/span><br \/>\nIt\u2019s situated on a very private corner lot and is hidden by tall trees.<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s been a very very special home for me and my family,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The Fresh Prince house is a piece of television history, and its sale marks the end of an era. With its rich history and stunning architecture, it&#8217;s no wonder that this house has been a beloved landmark for decades.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>Q: How much is the Fresh Prince house listed for?<br \/>\nA: The house is listed for nearly $30 million.<br \/>\nQ: Where is the Fresh Prince house located?<br \/>\nA: The house is located in Brentwood, Los Angeles.<br \/>\nQ: How many bedrooms does the house have?<br \/>\nA: The house has six bedrooms.<br \/>\nQ: What is the history of the house?<br \/>\nA: The house was built in 1937 and has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows, including &quot;The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.&quot;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Fresh Prince House At almost $30 million, it\u2019s a pad fit for a prince \u2014 and here are the photos to prove it. The epic Los Angeles mansion made famous by \u201cThe Fresh Prince of Bel Air\u201d has hit the market for the first time in nearly 50 years. 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