The unit’s buyer, the Chora Trust, coordinated the $6.65‑million transaction with attorney Melisa Brower acting as trustee, while the seller was John Nichols, co‑founder of 1‑800 Contacts, who had moved out with his wife to Southern California.
The 5,300‑square‑foot former church, known for its slate‑clad dome, was converted into four condominiums in 2016, a project that preserved the original Victorian façade while carving out upscale living spaces.
Market data from Compass shows that by August 2023, more than half of San Francisco condos sold above their asking prices, and the citywide median condo price hit $1.23 million, up 11% year over year.
Yet the high‑end segment remains uneven; the Dolores Street sale closed $150,000 shy of its $6.8 million ask, underscoring that architectural distinctiveness does not guarantee a bidding war.
City records confirm that the church was granted landmark status last month, cementing its historical significance and adding a new layer of protection for the remaining condo units.
Nichols, who had lived in the unit for several years, cited family needs as the reason for selling, while the Chora Trust has announced plans to use the property’s unique space for private events, hinting at future mixed‑use possibilities.