NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Solara Lofts 1551 4th Ave Unit 803 San Diego, CA 92101

Cortez Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $762,000 - $1,101,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
$675/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 27, 2021

Last sale price $910,000 $555 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,556/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Gated Parking
  • Loft
  • Sauna
  • Modern Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of September 2021

Find your way home to this stunning Solara Lofts penthouse, nestled downtown between Little Italy and Cortez Hill. Enjoy open concept urban living with soaring 12-foot ceilings, an abundance of storage, and modern touches throughout this spacious 2 bed, 2 bath loft including glass partition doors. Take in sunset, skyline and water views through the large picture windows or your wrap around private balcony. Entertain guests in your open kitchen with European cabinetry, natural stone counters, stainless-steel appliances, and large island with wine storage. Additional features: 2 side by side parking spaces next to elevator, 1 large storage unit and generous guest parking. This corner unit is located in a boutique mid-rise building rich with amenities including gym with locker room & showers, racquetball court, bike room, sauna, day spa treatment rooms and more! Close to downtown hotspots like Seaport Village, Embarcadero, Gaslamp, Petco Park, and more. Convenient access to freeways. VA approved.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Koehnen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01802820 Listed on: 08/06/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Sundstrom

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01304420

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,868

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.35

HOA Fees

  • $675 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 8th floor
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Metal Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,640 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Storage Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 533-384-17-72

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, limited insurance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup
  • 79 Units
  • Solara Lofts HOA, Phone Number (949) 450-0202
  • Solara Lofts Community
  • 8-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,868

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$675 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Attached Style: Loft
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: Cedar
  • Neighborhood: Cortez Hill / Little Italy
  • Supplement: This corner unit is located in a boutique mid-rise building rich with amenities including gym with locker room & showers, racquetball court, bike room, sauna, day spa treatment rooms and more! Close to downtown hotspots like Seaport Village, Embarcadero, Gaslamp, Petco Park, and more. Convenient access to freeways. VA approved.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 542.07
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 554.88
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 554.88
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 8
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Loft, MBR Entry Level, Sauna/Steam, Storage Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Foyer, Gym, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x16
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1640
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Metal, Stone, Glass
  • Roof: Flat
  • View: City, Evening Lights, Ocean, Water, City Lights

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned, Gated, Underground
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Solara Lofts
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 79
  • Total Number of Units: 79
  • Property Management Company: Action Property Managemen
  • Home Owner Association: Solara Lofts HOA
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 674.54
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 949-450-0202

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 8

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 533-384-17-72

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2025
Sold by
Baker Matthew W
Bought by
Matt Baker Trust and Baker
Current Estimated Value
$918,995

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2021
Closed on
Aug 17, 2021
Sold by
Sareen Tanya
Bought by
Ghidella Sean D and Ghidella Julie A
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Koehnen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Connie Sundstrom
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
7.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.24%
Original Mortgage
$718,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2015
Sold by
Sareen Kulbhushan L and Sareen Shashi T
Bought by
Sareen Tanya

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2011
Sold by
1515 Partners Llc
Bought by
Sareen Taj and Sareen Kulbhushan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$558,750
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Matt Baker Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ghidella Family Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Ghidella Sean D $910,000 Equity Title San Diego
Sareen Tanya -- None Available
Sareen Taj $745,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ghidella Sean D $718,000
Previous Owner Sareen Taj $558,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Sold $910,000 +2.4% $555 / Sq Ft
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Price Changed $889,000 +4.7% $542 / Sq Ft
08/07/2021 08/07/21 For Sale $849,000 -- $518 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego 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 $11,868 $965,698 $477,543 $488,155
2024 $11,868 $946,764 $468,180 $478,584
2023 $11,602 $928,200 $459,000 $469,200
2022 $10,892 $877,363 $282,638 $594,725
2021 $10,810 $860,161 $277,097 $583,064
2020 $10,675 $851,342 $274,256 $577,086
2019 $10,480 $834,650 $268,879 $565,771
2018 $9,800 $818,285 $263,607 $554,678
2017 $9,564 $802,241 $258,439 $543,802
2016 $9,408 $786,512 $253,372 $533,140
2015 $9,228 $778,600 $250,824 $527,776
2014 $9,054 $763,349 $245,911 $517,438
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Koehnen

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jennifer Koehnen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (619) 578-8596

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Jennifer Koehnen
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  • Connie Sundstrom

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Connie Sundstrom

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (858) 334-8114

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Connie Sundstrom
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About Solara Lofts

Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 210022376

San Diego MLS

APN: 533-384-17-72

California San Diego County San Diego 92101 Cortez Hill

1551 4th Ave Unit 803, San Diego, CA

This home is located at 1551 4th Ave Unit 803, San Diego, CA 92101 since 06 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $918,995, approximately $560 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 1551 4th Ave Unit 803 is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Roosevelt International Middle School, and Museum School.

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