The Painted Ladies (Postcard Row) is a Queen Anne house in San Francisco, California, and a filming location for Full House (1987-1995) and Fuller House (2016). Built in 1892, it was designed by Matthew Kavanaugh.
Location: Alamo Square, San Francisco, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Alamo Square, San Francisco
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2851, SRC-2852, SRC-4193, SRC-4194 - Designed by Matthew Kavanaugh — builder
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2851, SRC-2853, SRC-4194 - Built in 1892
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2851, SRC-2853, SRC-4194 - Architectural style: Queen Anne
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2853, SRC-2854, SRC-6939, SRC-6940, SRC-9646, SRC-9838 - Historic designation: Alamo Square Historic District (San Francisco Landmark District)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2855, SRC-2856, SRC-6941, SRC-6942, SRC-9647 - Appeared in Full House (tv, 1987-1995) — as backdrop of the opening credits — the Tanner family picnics in Alamo Square Park with the…
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2851, SRC-2852, SRC-4194, SRC-4193 - Appeared in Fuller House (tv, 2016)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2851, SRC-10583, SRC-14285, SRC-14461
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10583 — https://kinokorealestate.com/blog/exploring-san-franciscos-iconic-painted-ladies (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14285 — Rob on Location Filming Locations Database (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14461 — ScreenRant — Where Is Fuller House Filmed: All Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2851 — Painted ladies — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2852 — Painted Ladies — San Francisco Travel Association (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2853 — The Painted Ladies of San Francisco — Dunn-Edwards (Tier 2, industry_publication; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2854 — A Guide to San Francisco's Iconic Painted Ladies — Real Estate Novo (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2855 — Alamo Square, San Francisco — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2856 — Alamo Square Historic District — NoeHill (San Francisco Landmarks) (Tier 2, heritage_register; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4193 — pastemagazine.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4194 — aaa.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6939 — A Star is Reborn — San Francisco's Famous Painted Lady (NanaWall) (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6940 — How much are San Francisco's iconic 'Painted Ladies' worth? (Fancy Pants Homes) (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6941 — Victorian Alliance of San Francisco — Alamo Square Neighborhood History (Tier 3, organization; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6942 — SocketSite — San Francisco’s Historic <1 Percent and Eleven Landmark Districts (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9646 — Painted Ladies — CityDays (San Francisco) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9647 — Alamo Square, San Francisco — Audiala Visitor Guide (Architectural Significance: The Painted Ladies) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9838 — One of San Francisco's Famed Painted Ladies Lists for $2.75M — Dwell (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Full House filmed?
The Painted Ladies (Postcard Row), in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for Full House. This property has also appeared on screen in Fuller House.
Where was Fuller House filmed?
The Painted Ladies (Postcard Row), in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for Fuller House. This property has also appeared on screen in Full House.
Who designed The Painted Ladies (Postcard Row)?
The Painted Ladies (Postcard Row) was designed by Matthew Kavanaugh.
Where is The Painted Ladies (Postcard Row) located?
The Painted Ladies (Postcard Row) is located in San Francisco, California.