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5 Beds
7 Baths
8,990 sqft

$9,000,000

1969 California Street, San Francisco CA, 94109

Price per sqft$1,001.11
Built in1915
Property size8,990 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

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Listed May 15, 2024

Updated May 29

This historic sale presents a connoisseur's opportunity to acquire a grand city residence with undisputed pedigree and architectural significance. The Tobin House stands as the last remnant of the estate of Michael H. de Young. Designed by genius architect Willis Polk in 1915, this magnificent 9,000 sq.ft. five-bedroom Pacific Heights residence balances timeless elegance with modern sensibility. The landmark estate's exceptional indoor-outdoor lifestyle delivers a 'country in the city' feeling. The home's four levels offer an exceptional floor plan for entertaining and daily living. The main level 11.5' ceiling height delivers a gravitas rarely seen in today's market. The grand living room enjoys a wall of diamond-patterned, leaded windows looking towards the south garden. This is one of San Francisco's most memorable rooms. The primary suite with sitting room measures over 1,000 sq.ft. Join us to explore this timeless experience steeped in San Francisco history.

Additional information

MLS® ID
424043980

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Fireplace
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.15 Acres

Other Property Details

View
Yes
55+/Senior Community
No
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Bought with Adam B Gothelf with Sotheby's International Realty and Listed by Stacey E Caen (DRE #DRE #01939000) with Sotheby's International Realty 

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