30 Years of Industry Experience
Tenacious, Driven & Energetic
Past President of The Victorian Alliance
Expert in Historic Properties & Renovation
Company Top Producer

Bonnie Spindler

CA DRE# 01175723
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

The Wall Street Journal

Meet the New Stewards of America’s Gilded Age Homes

They may not be not railroad barons or heiresses, but these homeowners appreciate the history and architecture behind these historic properties
Read More

Featured Videos

711 D Street, Petaluma's Historic Victorian Farm House, Bonnie Spindler, The Victorian Specialist

  • 711 D Street, Petaluma's Historic Vic...

    The name Petaluma comes from its indigenous residents, the Miwok Indians.

  • Carpenter Gothic, Bonnie Spindler, Th...

    Oakdale Ave San Francisco

  • The Chateau Tivoli, Gilded Age Mansio...

    Alamo Square historically played a role in the opulent homes of the Gilded Age and unlike other areas of the city was not burned or destroyed by...

  • What Does An Italian Renaissance Arch...

    Palladian Villa Demeter

    Available for the First Time Since Its Construction

    The House Prohibition Built

    Petaluma is a charming historic 1854-era pioneer town. Because it was built on the banks of the Petaluma River, it acted as its conduit to the w...

  • 55 Pond

    Sunlight streams in the front Bay window of 55 Pond, even though we are in the heart of winter.

  • 1535 Grove St. San Francisco, CA

    By 1925 the Panhandle of the Golden Gate Park was well established, laden with the area’s oldest trees, and known as a sylvan retreat for ...

  • Julia Morgan in Petaluma Victorian Sp...

    As a teen, I had to get special permission from my high school principal to take a drafting class. Drafting and shop classes, you see, were only...

  • 707 D Street Petaluma

  • 401 Walnut Street, Bonnie Spindler, T...

  • Riverwalks: Economic Powerhouse, Envi...

    Commerce and travel were easy along the river and often the temperatures were cooler in summer.

  • North Of Panhandle; Esentially a Hist...

  • Military Base to Green Certified Luxu...

    From 1901 to 1915, the military built Fort Baker in the Colonial-Revival style, to make the soldiers feel at home.

  • 1212 Fell Street, a Full Tour and His...

    Lifestyles of the Victorians Live On

  • Legendary Edwin Lewis Snyder Designed...

    Historic Edwin Lewis Snyder Spanish Colonial Revival single-family home,  extensively remodeled with all the important original details. Snyder cal...

  • The Second Oldest Profession: the Far...

    Being a farrier is akin to providing and changing tires on cars today.

  • Skeeter Jones, Clearheart

    Bonnie Spindler is fond of saying that no one gets off a plane and asks to see San Francisco's modern stucco boxes. They want to see the Victorians.

  • 201 Bassett, Petaluma Pioneer Familie...

    I’m taking you to a time when California’s rivers, ocean, and bays were its highways. Its inhabitants were considered pioneers. This...

  • Bodega, Spanish Frigate Captain to a ...

    In 1775, Juan Francisco Bodega sailed his frigate into an enormous bay. He mapped the bay and claimed the west coast of what is now the Pacific ...

BONNIE HELPS PEOPLE SOLVE PROBLEMS

As Bonnie bought and sold real estate for herself, she noticed she was able to solve many problems, such as where to live, how to invest, how to plan for retirement and how to maximize tax deductions. As clients came to her seeking her real estate expertise, she was able to solve problems for them as well. Bonnie’s background and resourcefulness makes her uniquely qualified to make her client’s lives easier.

Investing for the Future
Achieve your goal of early retirement.
Investing for the Future
Blending Families
The house is a central place, which grounds the family.
Blending Families
Satisfying Your Creative Drive
I needed a place where I could create.
Satisfying Your Creative Drive
Becoming a Homeowner (For the First Time)
Becoming a homeowner is so worth it!
Becoming a Homeowner (For the First Time)
Right Sizing
Finding the right size home for the stage you are in.
Right Sizing
Achieving Financial Security/Stability
It's better than a bank.
Achieving Financial Security/Stability
More Customer Stories
More Videos

​​​​​​​REALTOR® SERVICES

 

Bonnie is a 30-year industry veteran specializing in pre-1926 architecture, priding herself on her knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area Victorian and Edwardian homes. Currently, Bonnie lives in an 1893 Queen Anne Victorian and enjoys restoring it in her free time.

Search Properties by Category

San Francisco
The Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa, a luxury resort in Alameda, California. The resort has a pool and a private beach.
Alameda
Petaluma

Past Transactions

Sell

Buy

Our Testimonials

See why our clients love working with us

B

Professional and extremely knowledgeable about SF houses. Acted quickly to help us get our new home.

Beryl L.

Read More

H

We had an amazing experience working with Bonnie and her associate, Lena, for our recently purchased property in Marin. Bonnie has an incredible understanding of Bay Area properties and the history of the greater Bay Area. On t...

Hoagy dlp

Read More

M

Bonnie was amazing! She found me the perfect home. She was knowledgeable, helpful, and so very kind. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home.

Malkah J.

Read More

C

Bonnie was extremely helpful in walking us through the home search and offer process! We had some specific criteria (preferred neighborhood, price range, multifamily) and Bonnie and her team helped us identify and evaluate a la...

Chester H.

Read More

J

Bonnie is an exceptional agent. She doesn't get pushed around and knows everyone in the business. Her detailed knowledge of construction, history, and financing was such a valuable source of guidance through the home buying pro...

Jeremie G.

Read More

J

Bonnie is knowledgeable of the area and of the real estate market in SF. She helped us to find our home quickly and was very responsive. She also has an extensive knowledge of old Victorian homes and gave us her own walk t...

Jennifer R.

Read More

A

If you want an agent that is truly experienced, go to Bonnie! She knows her Victorians from her Edwardians and her galvanized steel pipes from her copper pipes! Her knowledge was astounding!! She’s also super honest, responsive...

Anja P

Read More

S

I got a much better sense of the market from her and was able to negotiate a good price for the exact house I ended up deciding on. She was very helpful throughout the whole process (and continues to be after the closing).

Scott G

Read More

M

I can't imagine a more knowledgeable, hardworking and badass realtor to have in your corner than Bonnie!

Mackenzie P.

Read More

M

I can't imagine a more knowledgeable, hardworking and badass realtor to have in your corner than Bonnie! As someone who started her career fixing up and flipping houses, she has an intimate knowledge of what you are looking for...

Mackenzie P.

Read More

J

From the moment Bonnie entered the home, it was clear that she knew and loved working with Victorian homes.

Jack L.

Read More

D

Bonnie was knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. I recommend her unequivocally.

David M.

Read More

J

Bonnie helped my brother and me sell our family home, a lovely Victorian on the edge of Cole Valley in San Francisco. From the moment she entered the home it was clear that she knew and loved working with Victorian homes. She r...

Jack L.

Read More

D

I'm delighted to provide this extremely positive review of Bonnie Spindler and the spectacular work she performed on my behalf in connection with my purchase of a Marin County home in the autumn of 2021. When I first reached ou...

David M.

Read More

B

“The Victorians are responsible for the proliferation of tile in bathrooms and kitchens, since it’s an easy material to clean.”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: ​The weird story behind why there are so many split bathrooms in San Francisco homes (SF Gate / February 9, 2021)

Read More

B

“​​Homes (like this one) are in high demand in San Francisco, but low supply. In the under a million category, there’s just a load of buyers and not a lot of sellers,”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: S.F. Versus Sacramento: What type of home can you buy for under $1 million? (San Francisco Chronicle / February 26, 2021)

Read More

B

“In the Victorian era, middle-class people wanted to look upper class, so they would decorate and make things look as if they had a big mansion. They hung portraits, tapestries, big mirrors, framed works of art and even plates ...

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: The story behind picture rails and why so many San Francisco homes have them (SF Gate / March 19, 2021) 

Read More

B

“The appeal of Victorian homes with original floor plans has increased, as people have found that open concept housing isn’t as conducive to stay-at-home life.”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: Everything Old is New Again / Young Residents Are Restoring These San Francisco Homes to Their Original Glory (Wall Street Journal / May 21, 2021)

Read More

B

“Some houses had carriage houses or carriage spaces; the issue was the carriage spaces tended to be narrow and low. Cars had a hard time fitting into them.”

Bonnie Spindler quoted in: Why San Francisco Victorians didn't originally have garages (SF Gate / June 1, 2021)

Read More

A

If you want an agent that is truly experienced, go to Bonnie! She knows her Victorians from her Edwardians and her galvanized steel pipes from her copper pipes! Her knowledge was astounding!! She’s also super honest, responsive...

Anja P.

Read More

In The Press

A living room with a fireplace, a couch, chairs, and a painting of a woman on the wall.

Meet the New Stewards of America’s Gilded Age Homes

They may not be not railroad barons or heiresses, but these homeowners appreciate the history and architecture behind these historic properties.
The Wall Street Journal | October 29, 2023
Press Release Distribution Report

Press Release Distribution Report

Millions of people using Google, Facebook, Twitter, Bing, AP News and other services now have access to your release
EINPresswire | June 12, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

This home is a blend of Prairie and Tudor styles on a lot of 8,400 square feet.
AP News | May 24, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Built-in 1911, the home is over 3,000 square feet of gracious living and reflects Morgan’s distinctive architectural flair.
EINPRESSWIRE | May 23, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Google | May 23, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Bonnie Spindler has just listed the heritage home located at 707 D Street
EINPRESSWIRE | May 23, 2023
Petaluma Home Evokes Hollywood Of The Roaring ’20s

Petaluma Home Evokes Hollywood Of The Roaring ’20s

Bonnie Spindler bought what is popularly known as Cavity Cove, including a closet full of pirate skeletons, and has worked to preserve and honor its Roaring ’20s vibe.
The Press Democrat | May 5, 2023
Petaluma home evokes Hollywood of the Roaring ’20s

Petaluma home evokes Hollywood of the Roaring ’20s

Bonnie Spindler has a deadpan look when she tells a visitor, “I’ve got skeletons in my closet.”
Petaluma Argus Carrier | May 4, 2023
‘Granny chic’: Are San Francisco Victorian speaking tubes making a comeback?

‘Granny chic’: Are San Francisco Victorian speaking tubes making a comeback?

Relics of the speaking tube can still be found in old houses, including some of the many Victorians around San Francisco.
SF GATE | January 22, 2022
Young Residents Are Restoring These San Francisco Homes to Their Original Glory

Young Residents Are Restoring These San Francisco Homes to Their Original Glory

The city’s storied Victorians are being preserved and restored.
The Wall Street Journal | January 8, 2022
The story behind that elaborate doorbell in your San Francisco apartment

The story behind that elaborate doorbell in your San Francisco apartment

Vintage door chimes, called longbell chimes, were a must-have trendy item.
SF GATE | January 8, 2022
Soot, fog and square footage. The story behind San Francisco’s iconic bay windows.

Soot, fog and square footage. The story behind San Francisco’s iconic bay windows.

A curving bay window wrapped into the facade is a signature piece of Bay Area architecture.
SF Gate | December 7, 2021
Why San Francisco Homes Still Have Ceiling Medallions

Why San Francisco Homes Still Have Ceiling Medallions

San Francisco’s Victorian homes are known for their ornate features.
SF Gate | November 3, 2021
Why San Francisco Victorians Didn't Originally Have Garages

Why San Francisco Victorians Didn't Originally Have Garages

Staring down at the Painted Ladies on my favorite perch in Alamo Square park.
SF Gate | May 31, 2021
A Carefully Restored San Francisco Victorian

A Carefully Restored San Francisco Victorian

Owners Jennifer Tobits and Sarah Piepmeier have conducted a slow renovation that has retained and reused many original details.
WALL STREET JOURNAL | May 20, 2021
The Story Behind Picture Rails and Why So Many San Francisco Homes Have Them

The Story Behind Picture Rails and Why So Many San Francisco Homes Have Them

A San Francisco apartment lease typically comes with a lot of conditions.
SF Gate | March 18, 2021
S.F. Versus Sacramento: What Type of Home Can You Buy for Under $1 Million?

S.F. Versus Sacramento: What Type of Home Can You Buy for Under $1 Million?

What the real estate market in Sacramento looks like compared to San Francisco.
San Francisco Chronicle | February 25, 2021
The Weird Story Behind Why There Are So Many Split Bathrooms in San Francisco Homes

The Weird Story Behind Why There Are So Many Split Bathrooms in San Francisco Homes

The split bathroom may have stemmed from the Victorian era’s obsession with hygiene.
SF Gate | February 9, 2021
The Story Behind That Odd Pantry in the Wall in Old SF Homes

The Story Behind That Odd Pantry in the Wall in Old SF Homes

Also known as a pie safe, this pantry/cabinet is built into an exterior wall of a home.
SF Gate | January 4, 2021
The Story Behind That Weird Lever at the Top of the Stairs in Old SF homes

The Story Behind That Weird Lever at the Top of the Stairs in Old SF homes

A bell crank lever at the top of the stairs in a North Beach apartment.
SF Gate | November 9, 2020
Bayview Victorian With a Mix of Updates and Historic Details Asks $1.05 Million

Bayview Victorian With a Mix of Updates and Historic Details Asks $1.05 Million

The Bayview has only gotten more popular since 2014, and given the extensive renovation.
SFGATE | July 15, 2018
Old Victorians Get Restoration Help

Old Victorians Get Restoration Help

The big, old house is a San Francisco classic, perfect for the headquarters of Teevan Restoration.
SF GATE | April 19, 2013
Bonnie Spindler Heads Up New Marketing Committee Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Board of Directors

Bonnie Spindler Heads Up New Marketing Committee Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Boa...

Spindler has long been actively involved with PBO and its annual Gala fund-raising event.
Luxury Real Estate | February 24, 2009
Explore Heritage Homes in Petaluma

Work With Bonnie

Bonnie has been in the business for over 30 years and knows what it takes to make your property legendary. Schedule an appointment today.

Contact

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Check our real estate blog to receive regular updates on market trends, industry insights, and expert advice. Stay ahead of the game and make well-informed decisions in the dynamic world of real estate.

Schedule a free consultation with us. We will provide you with a personalized selling strategy tailored to your property and local market conditions. Maximize your selling potential and achieve the best possible price for your home.

Get a free home valuation report by clicking here. Our team of experienced real estate professionals will provide you with an accurate assessment of your property's value. Additionally, we offer personalized marketing strategies to attract qualified buyers and ensure a smooth and timely sale.

Start your search for the best real estate deals in your area by clicking here. Our advanced search tool allows you to filter properties based on your preferences, including price range, location, and property type. Find your dream home or investment.

Contact Details

Bonnie Spindler

Phone

(415) 706-6660

Email

[email protected]

Open hours

Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm (By appointment as well)

Address

2523 California St San Francisco, CA 94115 CA DRE# 01175723

Submit a Message

Message sent successfully!

link