Painted ladies houses

“Painted Ladies” - Victorian buildings of Cape May, NJ. Have you wondered why they’re called “Painted Ladies”?

These historical beauties are definitely worth a drive-by.

The famous “Painted Ladies of San Francisco", otherwise known as “Postcard Row" or the “Seven Sisters", are a row of colorful Victorian houses located at 710–720 Steiner Street,...

Built in 1895, this Painted Lady Victorian is really something! This is the first time I have seen bookcases on top of the fireplace mantel. Usually, they are flanking the mantel. That is just one of the many spectacular original elements that this five bedroom, two bath beauty possesses!

Gridley-Light House 409 E. Grove Built 1886-87 General Ashael Gridley, Bloomington's first millionaire, built this Queen Anne house for his son Edward. By 1903, the house was occupied by Huber Light, brother of the Broadway actress, Maude Light (Margaret Illington). She was married to Major Bowes of The Original Amateur Hour, an immensely popular radio show of the time.

The Pink Lady is up for grabs and for a cool $1.2 million, the Queen Anne Victorian house can be yours.

Millennials and Gen Zers prefer modern exteriors, while Baby Boomers are keen on cozy ranches.