The front window of the home's third level has a partial view of the Golden Gate Bridge, according to the listing. The third floor living area has a fire place, but is totally stripped, as is the third floor bedroom. The kitchens need a lot of work. There is a half bath, which is located in the second unit on the third floor. In the back, the second floor has a small deck. Like this story? Four-time memory champion: 3 things you should do every day to improve your memory.
Skip Navigation. But the century-old house is also badly in need of a complete interior renovation. The home's listing agent, Jeremy Rushton with Coldwell Banker, told Business Insider that the property is a "fixer-upper. Photos show peeling paint, dusty windows, grimy walls, and discolored tile flooring.
The famous abode will likely need to have updates to its plumbing and electrical systems and full remodeling of its kitchen and bathrooms, Rushton said. The ownership history of the home is complicated, according to Rushton, and this was the first time it had landed on the market in decades.
The row of Painted Ladies along Alamo Square Park has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Their namesake originated in a book about the city's signature architecture , and the site was popularized in part by its appearance in the sitcom "Full House.
Painted Ladies homes on the market are a bit of a rarity — only two were listed in the past ten years, Rushton said. In a city with a housing crunch, and with its status as an unofficial San Francisco landmark, it unsurprisingly found a buyer despite its needed renovations.
And when we spoke with Rushton in early January before the sale, he said he wouldn't be surprised if it sold over the asking price, which is exactly what happened. Source: SF Curbed. Source: Business Insider. Source: Business Insider , Business Insider. Source: San Francisco Business Times.
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Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile. Log out. The family took down a wall to create a more open-concept feel. A red, black, and white color scheme carries from the formal dining room to the parlor. No room is so stuffy that you wouldn't feel comfortable putting your feet up on the couch, the couple said. There are two teenagers living there, after all. A piano sits in the corner, overlooking Alamo Square Park.
The curtains hang shut to help protect the family's privacy, though the sheer fabric still lets light in. The Discovery WineStation by Dacor allows the couple, who own a vineyard in northern California, to tap several bottles and keep them fresh. The home has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, though Business Insider only got a peek at the finished attic, which doubles as a guest room. A wraparound couch and media center makes for a relaxing entertainment zone.
The bookshelves were lined with many children's books and travel guides to Hawaii. The attic provides unobstructed views of downtown San Francisco. Solar panels that the couple leases from solar provider Sunrun hang on the roof.
The panels generate enough power to run the home's electricity and heating and cooling systems. A Tesla Powerwall battery hangs in the garage. It charges using electricity generated from the solar panels and powers the home through the evening when the sun is gone.
Though the home has stunning interiors, this Painted Lady is best known for its exterior. Li said she's seen photos of her home pop up on buses, postcards, and in building lobbies. Netflix rebooted "Full House" with a spinoff series titled "Fuller House" in , which sparked new interest from tourists in the iconic home located on Alamo Square Park.
It's been renewed for a fourth season. Li said it's not uncommon for tourists to approach her when she arrives home from work. Loading Something is loading.
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