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Victorian houses in San Francisco - which speaks to you?

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

As I walked home from an early morning meeting this week, these Victorians caught my eye. Would you paint a house black? This one worked, and looked good. White and tan are more common colors, not surprisingly.

Which color appeals most to you?

All the eye-candy on my walks in San Francisco make the hills less steep (or perhaps it's knowing my morning coffee awaits!) 

Victorian house in SF painted black

Victorian house in the Fillmore

 

Comments (21)

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Black seems weird indeed Lottie but I guess it's a natual extension. I mean, after white lost favor and cream took over, and then tan hit big time, which has since faded to gray, well, the missing neutral is black.

Feb 22, 2019 10:27 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Lottie. Not sure I buy into black but then again? Enjoy your day!

Feb 23, 2019 12:57 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Lottie. I like all of these homes but my favorite is the last one.

Feb 23, 2019 06:29 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good afternoon Lottie - since these Victorians are unusual how about a nice pastel color?  I would like that.

Feb 23, 2019 11:17 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I am in San Francisco four times a year and love walking the different districts close to the marina.

Feb 23, 2019 11:42 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lotte,

This is a delightful array.  I have seen many in the Pacific Heights area that were fun to look at.  Happy weekend to you.  A

Feb 23, 2019 01:17 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning, Alexis Davis United Country | Ozarks - you're the first person to comment on seeing houses painted black in her area. Here it's a very occasional one.

Feb 24, 2019 06:48 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Real Estate Agent, Top 1% of Lyon Agents  - I hadn't thought about the point you made, but it's valid; black is neutral. 

Feb 24, 2019 06:49 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Wayne Martin - so no black painted houses in Chicago? (They aren't common here either.)

Hello Sheila Anderson - I like that cream-colored house too, for the style as well as the color. Curved glass windows add to the visual appeal.

Feb 24, 2019 06:51 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Happy Sunday, Grant Schneider - you've given me a great idea; some walk I'll photo pastel painted houses and post them for you! 

Feb 24, 2019 06:52 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Joe Pryor - the Marina has some gorgeous homes, doesn't it? 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel - Pacific Heights has many homes on a grand scale, most of which are gorgeous.

 

Feb 24, 2019 06:54 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Lottie Kendall - Any well coordinated paint scheme is beautiful on those painted ladies.  I have been to Steiner St and all those homes are wonderful!

Feb 26, 2019 06:17 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Indeed, Sheri Sperry - MCNE® -- the painted ladies are lovely eye-candy, whether in upscale Pacific Heights or more modest homes like these pictured here.

Feb 26, 2019 08:00 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lottie I would not want to live in one of these Victorian beauties, they are not my style.  But they are beautiful to look at.

Feb 28, 2019 04:24 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Lottie - your post on pastel Victorian homes brought me here. I can't recall seeing any examples in black but why not? The architectural style lends itself to many different interpretations.  Although rarer than in your area, we have some opportunities to see them too.

Mar 11, 2019 09:12 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Michael Jacobs - I wouldn't have thought I'd like to see a black house, but the one in the picture worked. I rather liked it.

Mar 11, 2019 09:25 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Lottie Kendall  I love them all they remind me of houses I see down the Sea Shore the colors of pastel and Victorian 

Mar 12, 2019 04:15 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my gosh, I would so enjoy walking past these gorgeous Victorians, Lottie! I don't really have a preference - I love them all!

Mar 13, 2019 07:23 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

If you're in San Francisco in November (or other times!) I'd be happy to give you a walking or driving tour of some of these lovely homes, Debe Maxwell, CRS 

Mar 13, 2019 07:25 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I visited the Painted Ladies last Christmas 2019, my sister in law resides near by them.

May 03, 2021 12:45 AM