Extremely rare opportunity to purchase the penthouse unit of one of only 7 classical, three story buildings on Russian Hill's iconic flat block of Chestnut Street. The living room views are among the best in all of San Francisco spanning bridge to bridge with Alcatraz and the Bay front and center. The Penthouse unit has never before been sold and has been meticulously maintained with elegant details including antique English Sconces, balcony gates imported from Paris and limited edition, hand blocked Zuber wallpaper commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of New York. Refined taste is present throughout the unit, from the spacious living room with working fireplace, traditional dining room adorned with crystal chandelier, to the master bedroom, powder room and marble bathroom. The spacious floor plan includes the elegant living room featuring expansive bay views, formal dining room, chef's kitchen with Viking Range and Bosch appliances, 3 en-suite bedrooms, in unit w/d and generous storage throughout. Opportunity to develop rooftop. One large deeded parking space completes the perfect full time residence or city pied-a-terre.
Sold for $4,800,000 on 08/12/25
$4,800,000
1052 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109
3beds
2,070sqft
Condominium
Built in 1940
-- sqft lot
$4,799,200 Zestimate®
$2,319/sqft
$8,074 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 04:29pm
Listed by:
Nicholas Chen DRE #02114307 415-289-5699,
Coldwell Banker Realty 415-474-1750
Bought with:
Nicholas Chen, DRE #02114307
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425006424
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,070
- Total interior livable area: 2,070 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Side By Side, On Site, On Site - Mapped (Condo Only)
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 3,781 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 0047034
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Original,Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Francisco
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Association name: Drafted - to be executed by new owners.
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$4,799,200