Most of the filming for the show took place at Warner Bros. Studios in Los Angeles, but the exterior shots of the Full House house were actually filmed in San Francisco, California. The iconic opening credits of the show might make viewers think that the Tanner family lived in one of the Painted Ladies on Steiner Street, but in reality, their home was located about a mile north of Alamo Square Park at 1709 Broderick Street in Lower Pacific Heights, a neighborhood known for its rich history, architecture, and culture.
The Victorian home, designed by renowned architect Charles Lewis Hinkel, is distinctly San Franciscan, featuring intricate moldings, bay windows, a brick stoop, and a red front door, making it a dream for real estate enthusiasts. Visitors can explore this home as well as Hinkel’s personal residence, a Second French Empire home at 280 Divisadero Street in the Lower Haight neighborhood.
MeTV’s article mentions that Bob Saget found the Full House home architecturally impossible. According to Landis Construction, row houses are typically no wider than 12 to 25 feet, making the actual Full House home at 1709 Broderick Street too long and narrow to accommodate the spacious living room seen on the show. In a Full House home tour for Entertainment Tonight, Saget humorously mentioned that the house would need to be 12,000 square feet to fit the family. The real Full House is over 3,700 square feet with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and three stories, as per Zillow.
The renovation and listing
Since the end of filming for Full House, the Victorian house has undergone major changes. Business Insider reports that Full House creator Jeff Franklin bought 1709 Broderick Street for $4 million in 2016 with plans to replicate the show’s set for the spin-off, Fuller House. However, Travel and Leisure notes that construction permits were rejected due to opposition from the neighborhood.
Rachel Swann, the director of luxury division for The Swann group (Coldwell Banker), oversaw the project from renovation start in 2016 until its sale in 2019. With the house back on the market, The Swann Group is once again handling the listing. Renowned architect Richard Landry of Landry Design Group led the renovation project, ensuring that every aspect of the home was of the highest quality.
