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  • $2,060,000

    1201 California St Unit 1503, San Francisco, CA 94109

    2beds
    1,750sqft
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    $13,437/mo
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    Stock Cooperative
    Built in 1927
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,177/sqft
    $2,731/mo HOA

    What's special

    Grand intricately sculpted porticoSoaring meticulously preserved lobbySweeping postcard perfect vistasManicured garden terraceIconic cathedral apartmentsTimeless architectural characterExpansive two-bedroom two-bath residence
    Sited high atop Nob Hill in the iconic Cathedral Apartments, Residence #1503 presents a rare opportunity to own a sophisticated, light-filled sanctuary in one of San Francisco's most distinguished luxury cooperatives. This expansive two-bedroom, two-bath residence showcases sweeping, postcard perfect vistas and timeless architectural character. Thoughtfully designed for both comfortable, private living and elegant entertaining. The home features generously scaled rooms and large windows that capture captivating views from every room of the residence, revealing an extraordinary 270-degree panorama of the city by the bay. This remarkable vantage point along the entire western span of the building offers a curated tour of San Francisco's most treasured landmarks. Grace Cathedral, Coit Tower, Alcatraz, Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, St. Ignacius... You get the picture. Originally constructed between 1926 and 1927, the Cathedral Apartments at 1201 California Street is a certified San Francisco landmark. Designed by the legendary architectural firm Weeks and Daythe visionary minds behind the Mark Hopkins Hotel, the Sir Francis Drake, and the Brocklebank Apartmentsthe building is celebrated for its dramatic Art Deco geometry fused with ornate Spanish Revival detailing. Stepping past the grand, intricately sculpted portico and into the soaring, meticulously preserved lobby, you are transported to an era of old-world opulence. The building's atmospheric charm is so potent that it was even woven into Dashiell Hammett's classic noir masterpiece, The Maltese Falcon. Today, 1201 California remains a bastion of white-glove, full-service luxury, offering residents a 24-hour doorman, manicured garden terrace, and a peaceful refuge from the modern city below. From Residence #1503, you are just moments from the neighborhood's crown jewels. The stunning, Gothic-inspired Grace Cathedral sits directly adjacent, serving as the spiritual and musical heart of the hill, while the beautifully manicured Huntington Park rests right outside your door. Acclaimed fine dining, boutique shopping, and the city's iconic cable car lines are all at your doorstep, offering an effortlessly walkable lifestyle with immediate access to the FiDi, Union Square, and Russian Hill. Elevated living at its finest, at the pinnacle of Nob Hill.
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    Listed by:

    Jack A. Burrows DRE #01509726 415-999-2205,

    Compass 415-345-3000

    Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426144913MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
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      Bedroom 1
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      Bedroom 2
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      Bedroom 3
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      Bedroom 4
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      Dining room
      • Area: 0
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      Family room
      • Area: 0
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      Kitchen
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Living room
      • Area: 0
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      Heating
      • Radiant
      Features
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,750
      • Total interior livable area: 1,750 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Assigned, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site
      • Has garage: Yes
      Features
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Marina, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Ridge, San Francisco, Sutro Tower, Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.33 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0252C075
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Cooperative
      • Property subtype: Stock Cooperative
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • Original
      • Year built: 1927

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $2,731 monthly
      • HOA name: Hill Investment
      Location
      • Region: San Francisco
      • Elevation: 0

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,177/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,601,460
      • Annual tax amount: $19,772
      • Price range: $2.1M - $2.1M
      • Date on market: 7/8/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 19 days
      • Total actual rent: 0

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/8/2026Listed for sale$2,060,000+61.6%$1,177/sqft
        Source: SFAR #426144913 Report a problem
        7/13/2012Sold$1,275,000-1.2%$729/sqft
        Source: SFAR #396751 Report a problem
        5/11/2012Listed for sale$1,290,000+48.3%$737/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - San Francisco Van Ness (TRI) #396751 Report a problem
        10/27/1995Sold$870,000+83.2%$497/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
        12/12/1992Sold$475,000$271/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$19,772 +3%$1,601,460 +2%
        2024$19,202 +1.6%$1,570,060 +2%
        2023$18,905 +1.9%$1,539,276 +2%
        2022$18,546 +1.8%$1,509,096 +2%
        2021$18,219 -0.3%$1,479,506 +1%
        2020$18,280 +3.6%$1,464,336 +2%
        2019$17,653 +3.5%$1,435,624 +2%
        2018$17,059 +3%$1,407,476 +2%
        2017$16,560 +1.6%$1,379,880 +2%
        2016$16,297 +1.2%$1,352,824 +1.5%
        2015$16,096 +2.7%$1,332,504 +2%
        2014$15,672 $1,306,404 +0.5%
        2013-- $1,300,500 +11.6%
        2012-- $1,165,240 +2%
        2011-- $1,142,394 +0.8%
        2010-- $1,133,858 -0.2%
        2009-- $1,136,552 -32%
        2008-- $1,671,402 +2%
        2007-- $1,638,630 +2%
        2006-- $1,606,500 +2%
        2005-- $1,575,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Nob Hill

        Getting around

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