Five-bedroom San Francisco Residence Balances Timeless Elegance with Modern Sensibility Designed by Genius Architect Willis Polk in 1915 Asking for $11.5 Million

1969 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Listed by Stacey E. Caen at Sotheby’s International Realty & Joseph A. Lucier at Sotheby’s International Realty.


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Property Description

Significant 17% Price Reduction. 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.

Property Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area: 5.990 Sqft
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Elevator: No
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • Parking Spaces: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: Yes
  • Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Renovated: –

Property Price History

DateEventPricePrice/Sq FtSource
02/27/2023Price Changed$11,500,000$1,279SanFrancisco
01/29/2023Listed$13,850,000$1,541SanFrancisco
12/12/2022Listing removed$13,850,000$1,541SanFrancisco
09/19/2022Listed$13,850,000$1,541SanFrancisco
05/01/1996Sold$950,000$111Public Record
09/22/1988Sold$1,250,000$147Public Record

Property Reference

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On Press, Media, Blog

  • Robb Report Real Estate
  • Luxury Houses
  • Global Mansion
  • Others: Architectural Digest | Dwell

Contact Stacey E. Caen at Sotheby’s International Realty, Phone: 415-450-8465 & Joseph A. Lucier at Sotheby’s International Realty, Phone: 415-260-9791 for more information. See the LISTING here.

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