Was it implausible for Danny to be able to afford his house

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Danny was living in a 4-story house in San Francisco with three young daughters and a deceased wife. I don't know if Danny's late wife, Pam ever worked herself or if she had any life insurance. One has to easily presume that since Danny works as a television host, that right there, is a reasonably good paying job. Meanwhile, Joey hosted a popular children's show, Joey and Jesse owned an advertising business or hosted a radio show, Jesse owned a successful all ages night club and was part of a band successful enough to tour internationally, and Rebecca was also a TV personality. The adults in the family were legitimately local celebrities.

Still, to put things into proper perspective:

The Tanner house recently sold in 2025 for $6 million dollars

In 1987, the Tanner house would be worth between roughly $500K (give or take)

In San Francisco today, May 22, 2026, a budget of $500,000 typically secures a small studio or 1-bedroom condo measuring between 450 and 800 square feet

Try having 9 people live in that.