$830,000
SOLD JUN 4, 2025

1255 California St Unit 701 San Francisco, CA 94109

Downtown Neighborhood
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
1,160 Sq Ft
$970/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$716 Per Sq Ft

23% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • 1-minute walk to California And Leavenworth
  • Downtown View
  • Marina Middle School Rated A-
  • Rooftop Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Huntington Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Perched atop Nob Hill near Grace Cathedral, this top-floor 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath condominium in The Courtyard on Nob Hill combines serene comfort with sweeping city views in one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city skyline and flood the living area with natural light, while the generous open layout easily accommodates comfortable living. Inside, a wood-burning fireplace, in-unit laundry hookups, and abundant closet space add to the convenience and appeal of this spacious city retreat. This boutique 42-unit building features side-by-side garage parking, two elevators serving all floors, and a part-time on-site building coordinator. Residents enjoy a beautifully renovated library/meeting room, a lush garden with a gazebo and tranquil fountain, an expansive rooftop terrace with panoramic city and Golden Gate Bridge views, and a contemporary, welcoming lobby. Whether as a full-time residence or an elegant pied--terre, this home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of San Francisco livingsteps from Union Square and the Theater District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Neal Ward

Compass License #01052285 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Justin Goldberg

Compass License #01705028

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

HOA Fees

  • $970 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Assigned Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,160 Sq Ft Home
  • Carpet
  • Downtown Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0252-053

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, door person, elevator, gas, heat, insurance, maintenance exterior, ground maintenance, management, sewer, trash, water
  • 31 Units
  • The Courtyard On Nob Hill Association, Phone Number (415) 775-7647
  • 7-Story Property

Amenities

  • Rooftop Deck

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,823

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$970 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Subtype Description: Attached
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Levels: One
  • Location Of Unit: Top Floor
  • Remodeled/Updated: No
  • Stories: 7
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks
  • Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Number Of Rooms: 3
  • Appliances: Built-in Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Kitchen Features: Other Counter
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Price Per Square Foot: 715.52
  • Square Footage: 1160.00

Exterior Features

  • View: City, Downtown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Access: Side by Side
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access, Restrictions, Side-by-Side
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site - Assigned (Condo Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Roof Deck, Other
  • Association Name: The Courtyard on Nob Hill

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit: 701
  • Association Fee: 970
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Door Person, Elevator, Gas, Heat, Insurance, Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Phone: (415) 775-7647

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0252-053
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2172
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9462.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 3821362.80

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Ruhfus Rolf E and Ruhfus Sabine D
Bought by
Jia Kevin
Seller's Agent
Neal Ward
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Justin Goldberg
Compass
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
22.96%
Views
28

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
72.18%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Sold $830,000 +23.0% $716 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $675,000 -- $582 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,823 $609,286 $213,238 $396,048
2024 $7,823 $597,342 $209,058 $388,284
2023 $7,683 $585,632 $204,960 $380,672
2022 $7,524 $574,150 $200,942 $373,208
2021 $7,387 $562,894 $197,002 $365,892
2020 $7,485 $557,124 $194,982 $362,142
2019 $7,184 $546,251 $191,185 $355,066
2018 $6,944 $535,541 $187,437 $348,104
2017 $6,564 $525,041 $183,762 $341,279
2016 $6,439 $514,747 $180,159 $334,588
2015 $6,359 $507,016 $177,453 $329,563
2014 $6,193 $497,085 $173,977 $323,108
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425039257

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 0252-053