6 BD | 3.5 BA | 4,013 SQ FT | ALAMO SQUARE | $2,950,000

It’s not every day you get to engage with a property as special as this one. Just a block from the Painted Ladies, this Italianate Victorian was built in 1882, with all the finery that was in vogue at the time — and little has changed since. The house drips with marvelous, over-the-top ornamentation, including fluted Corinthian columns, dentil moldings, carved corbels, and most impressively the original gas lighting. But over the years it’s seen plenty of wear and tear, and needs a fair bit of work to bring it back to its glory. The home’s history extends beyond its architectural magnificence. The past owners were deeply involved in gay politics and queer arts, and many luminaries have graced its halls, including Harvey Milk and many popular performers.

Our buyers fell in love with it instantly. No strangers to daunting projects, they completed an extensive remodel on their Corona Heights home and more recently a Palm Springs mid-century stunner. We know, with their impeccable taste, they will make this grande dame more stunning than ever.