Century-old San Francisco home lists for $25 million after 60 years
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7
Century-old San Francisco home lists for $25 million after 60 years
3 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 7
The 9,300-square-foot, nine-bedroom Queen Anne house in Pacific Heights is being sold by Susan McLaughlin, widow of architect Herbert McLaughlin, through Compass agents Erin Thompson and Bill Charman.
The circa-1900 property, now hosting this year’s San Francisco Decorator Showcase, has Golden Gate Bridge and bay views and was restored over decades, including original leaded-glass windows and a Japanese garden.
McLaughlin said she is downsizing and splitting time with Baja, Mexico. The listing enters a tight luxury market fuelled by AI wealth; Pacific Heights’ record sale was $71 million in 2024.
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