The Haas-Lilienthal House is a historic Queen Anne home in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas. SF Heritage offers private docent-led tours by reservation, and the address is 2007 Franklin Street.
- Address: 2007 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
- Architectural style: Queen Anne
- Private tours: Docent-led and reservation-only
Why the Haas-Lilienthal House stands out
The Haas-Lilienthal House is a surviving example of San Francisco’s Queen Anne architecture and a city landmark. Architect Peter R. Schmidt designed it for William and Bertha Haas. Constructed in 1886, it has 11,500 square feet.
The house survived the 1906 earthquake and fire. It remained in the Haas family until 1973, when Alice Haas-Lilienthal’s three adult children entrusted it to the Foundation for San Francisco's Architectural Heritage, now SF Heritage. It is San Francisco Landmark No. 69 and was designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2012.
How do you get to the Haas-Lilienthal House on foot?
The house is at 2007 Franklin Street in Pacific Heights. If you’re walking there, use the street address to plan your route; SF Heritage also has self-guided walks in the surrounding area.
The Pacific Heights walking tour covers approximately 15 blocks, or 0.8 miles. SF Heritage describes the route as moderate, with a few hills. Its Broadway walking tour covers approximately the same distance and number of blocks, and also includes a few hills.
What do tours cover, and how can you visit?
Private tours are docent-led and require a reservation. The house’s private-tour arrangements are suited to groups: the minimum charge is $250 for up to 10 guests, with an additional $15 per person for larger groups.
Make a private-tour reservation at least 24 hours in advance by emailing info@sfheritage.org. Tours are scheduled for days and times when the house is not open for public tours or is not reserved for a private event. Availability and arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
For a private tour, the house says it is wheelchair accessible at ground level. Enter through the Tour Entrance on the north, or right, side; an elevator inside serves the other floors, with assistance provided.
What should you know about parking and the surrounding area?
Parking in the neighborhood is very limited, there is no on-site parking, and garages are nearby. If you’re driving, allow time to find parking rather than expecting a space at the house.
For a green-space walk before or after your visit, Lafayette Park pairs naturally with this Pacific Heights landmark. The Lafayette Park San Francisco walk offers more detail on the nearby park. The Haas-Lilienthal House is about a 6-minute walk from Inn on Broadway.
FAQs
Who designed the Haas-Lilienthal House?
Architect Peter R. Schmidt designed the home for William and Bertha Haas.
Can you visit without a private-tour reservation?
Private docent-led tours require reservations. The house schedules them when it is not open for public tours or reserved for a private event.
Is there parking at the house?
There is no on-site parking, and neighborhood parking is very limited. Parking garages are nearby.