In the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, a meticulously restored 1872 Italianate Victorian stands out as one of the few surviving 19th-century homes on its block.
Originally built by architect, developer, and Civil War veteran Edward Leodore Mayberry, the property is one of 7 homes featured in the Victorian Alliance of San Francisco’s 2013 Historical Victorian House Tour.
Since then, the home has been transformed into a supremely elegant residence with modern conveniences, following an extensive two-year restoration led by architect Paul Molina. It is now up for grabs for $4,495,000.
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A piece of San Francisco history
The home was designed and built in 1872 by Edward Leodore Mayberry, a prominent San Francisco architect, developer, and Civil War veteran, who helped shape the city’s landscape in the late 19th century.
Known for designing the Grand Hotel on Market Street, the David D. Colton residence on California Street, and the Napa Insane Asylum, Mayberry later moved to Southern California, where he co-founded the town of Hemet and helped build the Hemet Dam.
His work at 956 South Van Ness Avenue lives on as one of only three buildings to remain standing on this block’s west side.
It has a vibrant mural out front, celebrating the city’s creative spirit
The current owner commissioned renowned local artist Jet Martinez to create a mural to reflect the creativity of San Francisco and the Mission District and marry it to the new colors of this 1872 grand Victorian.
The home was meticulously restored in recent years
The historic house underwent an extensive two-year renovation at the hands of San Francisco architect Paul Molina, of Molina + Timmins Architecture. Molina, who himself has lived in Italy, clearly had an eye toward honoring the Italianate nature of the original architecture.
The overhaul went well beyond design touches, upgrading the structural foundation and replacing walls and ceilings to add additional structural soundness to the 1872-built home.
Retains many of its original features
The 153-year-old house retains many of its original features, including hardwood floors, moldings and medallions, the original staircase, and the re-honed marble fireplaces — which have a sculptural quality.
Including certified original chandeliers
The home even retains some of its original light fixtures.
San Francisco-based Dogfork Lamp Arts was commissioned to rewire and certify the original chandeliers in the two front main-floor rooms, powder room, and primary bedroom.
A grand first floor made for entertaining
The elegant main level is perfect for entertaining (and for showing off), with its grand rooms with soaring ceilings and striking details.
With a beautiful modern kitchen
The large custom Pedini Italian kitchen stands out as the most modern space in the house, boasting an Anthropologie chandelier, a large eat-in dining table, and modern cabinetry.
Equipped with high-end appliances and quartzite finishes
The beautifully appointed kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances like an Ilve Italian range and three separate brand-name refrigerators (a large Thermador, a tall Gaggenau wine fridge, and a small extra fridge), all of them panel-covered to match the sleek cabinets.
An elegant quartzite peninsula matches the backsplash, with an attached breakfast room beyond it.
The house leans into its Italian roots with designer wallpapers
Adding a note of charm are some striking Fornasetti-designed wallpapers from Lee Joffa and Cole & Sons, with other finishes that pay tribute to the home’s Italian connection including Italian Ann Sacks tiles, IRG marble, and stained glass windows in the main hallway.
There are 4 charming bedrooms
There are a total of 4 bedrooms throughout the home, with 5.5 bathrooms and 5,158 square feet of living space, and more space to create extra accommodations, if needed.
A large finished attic with a full bathroom
The generously sized attic space has been transformed into a large recreational space — with a full bathroom. It can easily be repurposed into a media room or guest studio, though there may not be much need for that.
The home also features a full-floor studio/flex space on the lower level, excavated to expand square footage and now currently set up as a potential office, music studio, and workroom. That space can also be turned into an apartment with its own entrance, closet system, and kitchenette-ready layout.
Cute outdoor spaces
The fully detached home also has a 2-car side-by-side garage and some noteworthy outdoor spaces — including an IPE deck off the kitchen, a jacuzzi with redwood decking, a small astroturf area, and a gated dog area.
Listed for $4,495,000
The historic Victorian home is on the market for $4,495,000 with The Droubi Team and is undoubtedly one of the city’s most noteworthy listings. We only hope future owners cherish and further protect its historical nature and timeless beauty.
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