The San Francisco home where legendary photographer Ansel Adams grew up is now for sale for the first time in more than 50 years for $5.5 million.grew up is now for sale for the first time in more than 50 years for $5.5 million.
Sitting in the tiny enclave of West Clay Park on the southwestern edge of the Presidio, the house was built in 1903 on sand dunes by Adams’ parents, who chose the area for its wild location. The house survived the 1906 earthquake and fire and eventually passed into Adams’ hands until he sold it after 54 years. He credited much of his growth as an artist to growing up in the neighborhood and exploring the still-underdeveloped portion of San Francisco near Lobos Creek.
The San Francisco home where legendary photographer Ansel Adams grew up is now for sale for the first time in more than 50 years for $5.5 million.is an expansion of that Arts and Crafts-style home. In 1929, Adams enlisted architect Alfred Henry Jacobs to create another structure next door, which would eventually connect to the original house and expand its footprint to nearly 4,000 square feet.
The San Francisco home where legendary photographer Ansel Adams grew up is now for sale for the first time in more than 50 years for $5.5 million.Perched on land more than double the size of a standard city lot, the house has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, many with stunning Golden Gate views. The main level includes a living room, dining room and kitchen, but the main attraction is the giant family room, with tall, vaulted ceilings, large windows and a fireplace.
The San Francisco home where legendary photographer Ansel Adams grew up is now for sale for the first time in more than 50 years for $5.5 million.When Adams decided to sell the house in 1957 and move to Carmel, the son of famed architect, Edward “Ned” Eichler, purchased the property and lived there for years with his wife Doris. In 1970, architect Peter Winkelstein bought the house from them, and it stayed in his family until now.