Full House’s $6 Million San Francisco Home

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Have mercy, this iconic residence is officially off the market. 

The charming San Francisco home, previously inhabited by the Tanner family from Full House, has been sold for an impressive $6 million, as reported on a real estate listing site. This famous dwelling might ring a bell among fans, as it was frequently featured in exterior scenes during the show’s run from 1987 to 1995. The series, which starred Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Bob Saget, John Stamos, and Dave Coulier, was aired for eight seasons. The home also made an appearance in the 2016 revival, Fuller House.

As a dedicated fan, I must clarify that although the interior of the TV show’s home was never captured on camera because most filming occurred at the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles, it doesn’t diminish its beauty one bit. This historic residence, designed by architect Charles Lewis Hinkel in 1883, found a new life in the hands of ‘Full House’ producer Jeff Franklin who bought it for $4 million in 2016. He dreamed of transforming it into a tourist attraction after some renovations. However, his plans changed, and he sold it in 2020 for $5.35 million instead.

The home situated in Lower Pacific Heights is set to be modernized by its latest owners, who will find it fully updated in 2019. This spacious townhome boasts four bedrooms and four bathrooms, complete with a chef’s kitchen, a wine cooler, and an extra-large second living area. Much like what you’d see on TV, the property offers breathtaking city views as well.

As newcomers step into the prestigious home for the first time, some long-time residents have decided to leave permanently. In contrast to Bob, John, Dave, Candace Cameron Bure, and Jodie Sweetin, Mary-Kate and Ashley chose not to take part in the 2016 reboot of the show. Their castmates acknowledge their decision.

Dave shared with The New York Post in September that he wasn’t sure how well he could connect with people at eight months old, referring to the famous twins who were only nine months old when they starred on the show. Essentially, as infants in diapers, they had a completely different view of the world and experiences during that time. However, we deeply appreciate them.

The following month, John echoed his co-star and friend’s sentiments.

The actor reminisced on Live with Kelly and Mark, saying, “Over the years, we didn’t have a particularly close relationship due to distance, and they expressed things we longed to hear. They said, ‘We cherish our childhood with you, we appreciate those eight wonderful years.’ This sentiment was incredibly meaningful to us, it felt really good.

Keep reading for more secrets from Full House…

Initially, Jeff Franklin, the creator of “Full House,” envisioned incorporating a greater number of stand-up comedians into the series, not just Dave Coulier’s character, Joey Gladstone.

Initially, his idea revolved around “House of Comics“, a comedy centering on three comedians sharing the same home. However, when it was evident that ABC preferred content similar to “Family Ties” and “The Cosby Show“, he slightly adjusted his plan.

Despite Bob Saget being Franklin’s preferred choice to play widowed father Danny Tanner in “Full House,” he was tied up with his duties as an on-air contributor at CBS’ “The Morning Program.” Consequently, John Posey stepped into the role when the initial pilot was filmed.

After Saget was let go from his job, Franklin then dismissed Posey and hired him instead. Later on, Posey would make appearances on shows such as Seinfeld, ER, NCIS, Teen Wolf, and How to Get Away With Murder.

Initially, Danny’s brother-in-law in the first script was named Adam Cochran. However, John Stamos, who didn’t find the name appealing, requested a change. The character’s name was subsequently altered to Jesse Cochran. After the first season, John Stamos used his influence more and had the last name changed to Kastopolis to reflect his Greek ancestry. To make the sudden surname change seem less abrupt, it was explained that Jesse adopted a stage name to give himself a more rock-and-roll image. Indeed, nothing sounds cooler than Cochran!

Among the numerous pairs of newborn twins who tried out for the role of Michelle Tanner, it was Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen who were chosen because they were the only ones who didn’t cry at all during the audition. This was crucial since a baby who cries frequently could potentially disrupt filming scenes.

Initially, Stamos wasn’t particularly fond of the Olsen twins. However, their calm auditioning turned out to be a rare occurrence. As he shared with reporters in 2015, they shed quite a few tears during their early appearances, which had led to rumors that they were briefly replaced by another set of twin redheads who didn’t do well either, paving the way for the Olsens to come back. And indeed, that was true.

Due to a specific choice made by the show’s creators, they chose to keep secret the fact that two babies were portraying Michelle Tanner. To maintain this secrecy, they used some clever tactics in the opening credits and listed them as “Mary-Kate Ashley Olsen.” This continued from season 2 through season 7. It wasn’t until their eighth and final season, after they had gained immense popularity and the deception became too obvious to ignore, that the credit was changed to Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen.

As the fraternal twins advanced in age and began to distinguish themselves more clearly, television producers debated over letting one of them go from the show, with some favoring only having Mary-Kate portray Michelle. Interestingly, it was John Stamos who objected and refused to see one twin dismissed. It seems that a few seasons can indeed change things significantly.

Apart from the twins, it wasn’t only Elizabeth Olsen who managed to find a spot in his heart. Frequent visits to the set had also brought her closer to the cast, and she even made a unique cameo as “Girl with Flowers” in an episode from 1995.

Throughout the show’s first season, if you carefully observe each scene, you might notice an amusing detail: whenever the audience catches a glimpse of the mannequin in Joey’s room, it’s wearing the same shirt as Joey is. This joke was only present for one season, but it’s quite intricate and leaves us wondering: Why did Joey always dress his mannequin to match his own outfits?

Without implying that Coulier created his popular catchphrase “Cut. It. Out” on his own or that it was penned by the writers of Full House, the comedian has openly acknowledged that he borrowed it directly from a friend.

Before they became popular as a comedy duo, Mark Cendrowski and [name] played together. During this period, it was Mark who, while portraying a smooth character, would say to women in the audience, “You’re secretly smitten with me. Now, stop it!” or “Your infatuation for me is apparent. Let’s wrap it up.

According to what Coulier shared with Buzzfeed in 2014, he had said, “I’m going to borrow that for future use.” The joke was initially belonging to someone else, but when they said he couldn’t steal it, he used it on a Nickelodeon show called “Out of Control“. When “Full House” began, he simply transferred it over and it became popular there as well.

Following a dream sequence in season three where all the characters were adults, Coulier met his first wife, actress Jayne Modean (also known as the adult Michelle). They got married in 1990, had a son named Luc in the same year, and parted ways in 1992.

Initially, Lori Loughlin was primarily recognized as Aunt Becky. However, this recognition almost didn’t occur because initially, her character was only meant to appear for six episodes in season two of the show. But the producers found her acting chemistry with Stamos so captivating that they enlarged the role, and she became a permanent fixture on the show.

According to an interview Scott Weinger gave to the Huffington Post in 2012, his character Steve was initially intended to make a single appearance rather than becoming a regular feature in later seasons.

As an overjoyed admirer looking back, I can’t help but reminisce about the time they brought me on board for an episode where it seemed DJ was meant to babysit, but she had other plans with a certain gentleman. She took the kids along, I believe. I had assumed that would be a one-time appearance, but then came the surprise—they wanted to introduce a character as DJ’s regular season companion, her permanent boyfriend! Needless to say, my excitement knew no bounds.

It was Jodie Sweetin who didn’t need to audition for “Full House” as she had already made an impression with a guest spot on another Miller-Boyett sitcom, “Valerie”. Franklin then offered her the role, recognizing that it seemed ideal for her talents.

In regards to Joey moving into Danny’s house in the show, John Stamos (Coulier) and Bob Saget had personal experiences to fall back on. This is due to the fact that six months after they first met in 1979, Stamos accepted Saget’s invitation to stay on his couch while traveling through Los Angeles. The unique aspect? Unlike Joey, Stamos eventually moved on after three weeks, whereas Joey and his numerous voices became permanent fixtures in the Tanner household.

It’s well-known that Saget’s humor leaned towards the more adult-oriented compared to Full House’s family-friendly content. Interestingly, it was discovered that Saget, Stamos, and Coulier frequently caused mischief behind the scenes, even when the cameras weren’t rolling, primarily for their amusement.

In the talk show, Oprah: Where Are They Now, Coulier shared that it was often us three – me, Bob, and John – who found ourselves in a heap of trouble. According to him, this was something our mothers mentioned, but we didn’t fully grasp it at the time. What we missed was that there were kids backstage, and they had monitors in their rooms.

During the rocky relationships among the three leading men in season one, a Las Vegas road trip was organized during our break to strengthen our bonds. Unfortunately, a married Saget opted out, leaving Stamos and Coulier to embark on this adventure together. The connection we forged was so powerful that the writers started frequently teaming Jesse and Joey up, giving us ample opportunities to share scenes and deepen our camaraderie.

Just three actors – Stamos, Coulier, and Sweetin – starred in all 193 episodes of the show, with Saget being absent from the total due to the initial pilot episode.

The popular sitcom, Full House, was primarily filmed off-site from its Bay Area setting, with only a single episode – the eighth season’s “Comet’s Excellent Adventure” – being shot on location in San Francisco. In this episode, the family embarked on a citywide search for their beloved pet dog, Comet.

On the show, it was impractical to falsify the locations as depicted in the script on our Burbank set, so we decided to travel north for a brief period instead.

During their trip to Walt Disney World for a unique episode, DJ envisioned Steve dressed as Aladdin. Interestingly, Scott Weinger, who provided the voice for Aladdin in the 1992 animated movie, donned the costume in real life. The humor lies in this visual joke.

One key aspect about Danny Tanner is his strong affinity for a tidy home, but this characteristic wasn’t fully established until season two. In fact, during the first season, you might notice that his organizational skills were not as refined; it got to a point where they needed their mothers’ assistance just to keep things in order. This might seem inconsistent with what we later come to expect from Danny.

Following in the footsteps of their beloved TV characters, I, as a lifestyle enthusiast, had the pleasure of escorting Weinger to my very own high school prom, mirroring the sweet moment shared by D.J. and Steve on the show.

As a die-hard fan, let me clear up a common misconception: The canine star of “Air Bud” wasn’t the same pooch who graced our screens as Comet in Full House. Though that remarkable mutt did show off his basketball talents on one occasion, it was another dog who portrayed the Tanner family’s beloved pup for the rest of the series.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d put it this way: During the peak of the show’s success, both Stephanie and Michelle graced us with their very own book series – “Full House Stephanie” boasting 33 volumes, while “Full House Michelle” amassed an impressive total of 40. Subsequently, a 14-book series titled “Full House Sisters” emerged, delving into the unique bond they shared. Lastly, a four-part series called “Full House: Dear Michelle” was born, inspired by the advice column written by the youngest Tanner girl for her third-grade classmates.

To say “you got it, dude” in Russian, you can use the phrase “Вы поймали меня, дude”. In 2006, Full House, a Warner Bros. property, was one of several shows licensed to the Moscow-based network STS for adaptation into Russian. The show, titled Topsy-Turvy House, closely followed the original story while taking cultural differences into account and premiered in 2009, running for two seasons.

When ABC unexpectedly ended Full House after its eighth season, an effort was initiated to keep the series going on the up-and-coming WB network. However, the agreement failed as both Stamos and Cameron Bure opted out of participating in it.

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2025-04-08 22:47