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  • A tech worker bought one of San Francisco's Painted Ladies and planned to renovate it, but life got in the way. Now, she's selling it for $3.55 million — and it needs a lot of work.

A tech worker bought one of San Francisco's Painted Ladies and planned to renovate it, but life got in the way. Now, she's selling it for $3.55 million — and it needs a lot of work.

Amanda GohJun 17, 2022, 08:42 IST

The exterior of 714 Steiner Street, one of the seven Painted Ladies in San Francisco's Postcard Row.Rob Jordan

  • One of the Painted Ladies on San Francisco's Postcard Row is for sale for $3.55 million.
  • Leah Culver bought the house in 2020, but the pandemic stalled her renovation and move-in plans.
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When Leah Culver bought one of San Francisco's Painted Ladies in January 2020, she couldn't wait to renovate it and move into her new home.

The exterior of 714 Steiner Street, which used to be pink in the seventies.Rob Jordan

The house is one of the seven Painted Ladies on San Francisco's iconic Postcard Row, which date back to the 1890s.

The house is part of a row of seven houses known as the “Painted Ladies” or “Postcard Row” in San Francisco.Rob Jordan
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The house "has been significantly changed over time and much of the interior finishes are in disrepair," the listing states.

The main entrance of the house as viewed from the corridor.Rob Jordan

The house is located in a prime area with views of the San Francisco cityscape on all sides.

The main front room of the house overlooks Alamo Square Park.Rob Jordan
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As she was examining the house, Culver found items that were left behind by its previous occupants.

Culver found old, faded photographs and letters behind the mantle during some exploratory demolition works.Leah Culver/Pink Painted Lady

Culver intends to give all the trinkets that she found to the next owner, along with the social media accounts that she created for the home.

The main kitchen on the first floor.Rob Jordan
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Despite the bathrooms' disrepair, Culver managed to salvage some features that she felt could be reinstalled in the renovated home.

A collage showing the first-floor bathroom on the left, and the second-floor bathroom on the right.Rob Jordan

Since the house is in the same condition Culver bought it in, she's looking to break even by listing it at the same price she paid.

The back room is on the second floor.Rob Jordan
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The sale of the house also comes with approved permits and design plans, which Culver worked with an architectural firm to create.

The kitchen is on the second floor.Rob Jordan

Culver hopes the next owner will be able to restore the historical property to its former glory and give it the attention it deserves.

The garage.Rob Jordan
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