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1201 California Street Unit 1503, San Francisco, CA 94109Listing ID 426144913

1201 California Street Unit 1503, San Francisco, CA 94109

Active
SF District 8
Time on site: 40 daysLast updated: 6 days ago
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
Stock Cooperative
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
Square Feet
1,750
Acres
Acres
0.33
Days on Site
Days on Site
39
Heating
Heating
Radiant
Year Built
Year Built
1927
Parking
Parking
Assigned, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site

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.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
1201 California Street
County
San Francisco
City
San Francisco
Zip Code
94109
Subdivision
SF District 8
MLS Area
SF District 8

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
1,750
Year Built
1927
Condition
Original

Financial

Special Conditions
Standard

Homeowner Association

HOA Fee
$2,731
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
Compass, (415) 345-3000

Market Report for 94109

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*Average of $2,150 in rewards is calculated based on the purchase or sale of a home between $400,000 to $449,000. The median home price for all housing types is in the United States is $405,400 as of 2025 as reported by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The actual reward amount may vary depending on the purchase or sales price of the home. Please see the Lakeview Home Rewards program terms and conditions for more details. The National Association of Realtors® is a registered trademark of the National Association of Realtors®.

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