$485,000
SOLD JUN 21, 2022
1 Bed
1 Bath
888 Sq Ft
$521/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$546 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Room
  • Gated Community
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Corner unit in The Mills Complex situated in Downtown San Diego! Enter the spacious one bedroom home to find an open concept layout with an abundance of natural light throughout. This nearly 900 square foot unit boasts: a freshly painted interior, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters, laminate flooring in the hall and entryway, and so much more! The property also boasts a nice-sized private balcony, and comes with an assigned parking space in the underground garage plus easy street parking. The Mills at Cortez Hills offers a wide array of amenities for its residents including a 3,200 square foot clubhouse in the historic Mills house with a full kitchen and intimate dining area, billiard and rec room, business center, fitness center, underground parking, and beautifully landscaped common area courtyards. The complex is around the corner from Tweet Park and is surrounded by amazing eateries and cafes, great shopping, fun nightlife, Balboa Park, and has easy freeway access. Perfect for a first-time buyer or investor. Book a tour before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tamara Markey

Redfin License #01372439 Listed on: 05/12/2022

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny Tang

Champion Character Inc. License #02111355

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,298

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $521 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 888 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-011-13-27

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gas, gated community, hot water, limited insurance, roof maintenance, sewer, termite, trash pickup, pest control, security, clubhouse paid
  • 65 Units
  • The Mills At Cortez HOA, Phone Number (858) 550-7900
  • The Mills At Cortez Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,298

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$521 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: Cedar
  • Neighborhood: San Diego
  • LP / Sq Ft: 546.17
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 546.17
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 546.17
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 4
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Stove, Freezer
  • Searchable Rooms: Dining Area, Kitchen, Laundry, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 19x13
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 888
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco, Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned, Underground, Community Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: The Mills At Cortez
  • Units In Building: 65
  • Total Number of Units: 133
  • Complex Features: Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Laundry Facilities
  • Home Owner Association: The Mills at Cortez HOA
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gas, Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Termite, Trash Pickup, Pest Control, Security, Clubhouse Paid
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 520.75
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 858-550-7900

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 3

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 521

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-011-13-27

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2024
Closed on
Apr 2, 2025
Sold by
Ananda Archanaa
Bought by
Diffley Alexis
Seller's Agent
Tammy Krug
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Alyssa Davies
NewTown Real Estate
List Price
$510,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Views
130
Current Estimated Value
$517,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%
Original Mortgage
$500,762
Outstanding Balance
$499,056
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$18,809

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2014
Sold by
Wakeford Binh Tu and Ma Binh Tu
Bought by
Woosley Brian Cole and Woosley Grace Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,920
Interest Rate
4.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2004
Sold by
Cortez Hill Llc
Bought by
Ma Binh Tu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,130
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $510,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $330,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $391,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,762 FHA
Previous Owner $263,920 New Conventional
Previous Owner $313,130 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $58,711 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $510,000 0.0% $574 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2024 09/30/24 For Sale $510,000 +5.2% $574 / Sq Ft
06/21/2022 06/21/22 Sold $485,000 0.0% $546 / Sq Ft
05/17/2022 05/17/22 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 For Sale $485,000 -- $546 / 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 $6,298 $514,681 $196,572 $318,109
2024 $6,298 $497,000 $189,000 $308,000
2023 $5,894 $466,000 $177,000 $289,000
2022 $4,728 $381,077 $145,545 $235,532
2021 $4,688 $373,606 $142,692 $230,914
2020 $4,627 $369,776 $141,229 $228,547
2019 $4,539 $362,526 $138,460 $224,066
2018 $4,328 $355,419 $135,746 $219,673
2017 $82 $348,451 $133,085 $215,366
2016 $4,151 $341,620 $130,476 $211,144
2015 $4,086 $336,490 $128,517 $207,973
2014 $4,006 $329,900 $126,000 $203,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 220011538

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-011-13-27