Painted in regal shades of purple, gold, and soft gray-blue, this eye-catching Victorian home on Lane Street in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood now serves as the College Advising and Career Counseling Center operated by 100% College Prep. A brilliant example of adaptive reuse, the house blends its historic Queen Anne charm with the energy and optimism of an educational nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the city’s underserved youth.

Built in the late 19th or early 20th century, this classic San Francisco Victorian features hallmark elements: prominent bay windows, ornate cornices, turned columns, and a grand entry staircase flanked by neatly landscaped brick planters. But it’s the vivid color scheme—gold brackets, purple railings, and an arched lavender-trimmed door—that makes it unmissable. The palette radiates pride and empowerment, reflecting the organization's mission to support students of color in accessing higher education.

The home’s transformation from a private residence into a community beacon is symbolic of Bayview itself—a neighborhood of resilience, change, and rising opportunity. The front yard signage and open gate invite neighbors and students inside, signaling the building’s role not just as a historic structure, but as an active part of the community's future.

Photographers and architecture fans will appreciate the contrast of ornate Victorian detail with modern color and purpose—proof that heritage housing can evolve with intention and impact.

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