1201 California St #502, San Francisco, CA 94109

Sold January 21, 2026 for $1,005,000 · 1.0% over asking · 89 days on market

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Listed By Ted Bartlett. DRE# 001153827. Compass. (415) 254-0711

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425083698

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, 2.5/5 for schools and 1.9/5 for safety — 87th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $4.38M.

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Jan 21, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,005,000	+1.0%
Oct 24, 2025	Listed SFAR	$995,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Redding Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	3/5
Marina Middle	Middle	6-8	1.4 mi	3.5/5

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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.

Near Good Merchants
5.0
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

What neighborhood is 1201 California St #502 in?

1201 California St #502 sits in Downtown, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 2.5 out of 5, placing it 87th 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 2.5 for schools and 1.9 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $4.38M, against $1,005,000 for this property.

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