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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,750 sqft

$2,060,000

1201 California Street # 1503, San Francisco CA, 94109

Price per sqft$1,177.14
Built in1927
Property size1,750 sqft
Property typeCo-op

Overview

Active

Listed Jul 8, 2026

Updated 28h ago

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.

$13,705/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $2,060,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
426144913

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.33 Acres

Other Property Details

Association Fee Frequency
Monthly
Garage
Yes
View
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No
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Listed by Jack A Burrows IV with Compass

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