1201 California St #502, San Francisco, CA 94109

Sold January 21, 2026 for $1,005,000 · 1.0% over asking · 89 days on market
$1,005,000
Sold Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,124 SqFt
$894/SqFt
Jan 21, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Ted Bartlett. DRE# 001153827. Compass. (415) 254-0711
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425083698

Sold Summary

1201 California St #502 in San Francisco sold for $1,005,000 on January 21, 2026 — 1.0% above its $995,000 asking price — 89 days after coming on the market. That works out to $894 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 2-bath co-op built in 1927. The 1,124 sq ft co-op sits in Downtown, which Houseberry scores 2.5/5 overall, 2.4/5 for schools and 2.4/5 for safety — 85th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $799K.

About This Home

Video Preview! Built in 1927 on the top of Nob Hill, 1201 California - The Cathedral Apartments has 16 residential floors with a total of 74 homes. The beautiful attended lobby welcomes you. Unit 502 is on the south east corner of the building. Enter onto the hardwood floors that continue throughout. The open living room, dining room and remodeled kitchen are spacious and light The first bedroom with walk-in close and full bath are off the living area. The large primary suite is next door. Both Bedrooms and the Living area e...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Stock Cooperati...
1927
1,124 SqFt
14,165 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Downtown
425083698
89
$1774

Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Jan 21, 2026Sold SFAR$1,005,000+1.0%
Oct 24, 2025Listed SFAR$995,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Redding Elementary PrimaryK-50.3 mi
Marina Middle Middle6-81.4 mi

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    5.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

Other sales on California St

17 other sales recorded on California St since September 2025

8 of the 17 sales on California St
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
3316 California St #4Sep 2026$2.25M$1,368
1177 California St #711Sep 2026$400K$915
2211 California St #206Sep 2026$830K$1,277
6427 California StSep 2026$4.25M$1,215
875 California St #701Aug 2026$2.65M$1,713
1201 California St #206Aug 2026$575K—
3053 California StAug 2026$2.28M$1,060
2211 California St #303Jul 2026$535K—

and 9 more recorded on California St.

This home's $894 per square foot ranks 14th of the 16 sales on California St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 15 is $1,226 per square foot.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 1201 California St #502 in?

1201 California St #502 sits in Downtown, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Downtown 85th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1201 California St #502?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1201 California St #502 for Redding Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 mi away and Marina Middle (middle school, 6-8) 1.4 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 1201 California St #502 sell for?

1201 California St #502 closed at $1,005,000 on January 21, 2026. It had been asking $995,000.

How long was 1201 California St #502 on the market?

1201 California St #502 was on the market for 89 days — listed on October 24, 2025, sale closed on January 21, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1201 California St #502?

1201 California St #502 works out to $894 per square foot, from the $1,005,000 sale price across 1,124 square feet.

Is Downtown a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Downtown 2.5 out of 5 overall, with 2.4 for schools and 2.4 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Downtown scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 61 sales in Downtown since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Downtown
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
2.5 /5
Personal Score: 3.3/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $799.46k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Value
    $38k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    2%

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