$655,000
SOLD OCT 16, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,106 Sq Ft
$626/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$592 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • City Lights View
  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community
  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Experience urban living at its finest in beautiful San Diego's Cortez Hill! This pet-friendly, FHA and VA-approved condo features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, recently updated with stunning interior design that perfectly blends comfort and style. The inviting layout is bathed in natural light, showcasing a modern kitchen that flows seamlessly into the living and dining areas, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and spectacular sunsets from your private balcony. This Mills offers fantastic amenities, including 24/7 security, a 3,200 Sqft Community club house & Fitness center (Historic Mills House by reservation only for residents), and convenient private parking with two tandem spots assigned to this unit. Perched above Cortez Hill, this exceptional condo overlooks downtown San Diego, providing easy access to upscale dining, vibrant entertainment, and is just steps away from Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter, and East Village. Additionally, you'll be mere minutes from the world-renowned San Diego Zoo, historic Balboa Park's museums and gardens, and the Fleet Science Center. With quick access to local freeways, explore all that America’s Finest City has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ernest Pierce

Pierce & Co. License #01719375 Listed on: 09/05/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Hewitt

Inactive OfficeHREWI1 License #00826007

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,656

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

HOA Fees

  • $626 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Tandem Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,106 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Full Size Washer or Dryer
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-011-12-58

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, hot water, limited insurance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water
  • 134 Units
  • The Mills At Cortez Hill Association, Phone Number (858) 550-7900
  • The Mills Community
  • 5-Story Property

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Billiard Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,656

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$626 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Modern
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: Cedar
  • Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
  • LP / Sq Ft: 595.84
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 592.22
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 592.22
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 5
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Unit Number Space Number: 412
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Range, Electric Cooking
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, MBR Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized, Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1106
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Balcony
  • View: City, Evening Lights, City Lights

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Tandem, Underground, Community Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Street
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: The Mills
  • Total Fees: 7512.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 134
  • Total Number of Units: 134
  • Complex Features: Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Pet Restrictions, Recreation Area
  • Home Owner Association: The Mills at Cortez Hill
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 626.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 858-550-7900
  • Other Fees Type: Security Gate
  • Association Amenities: Billiard Room, Club House, Gym/Ex Room, Rec Multipurpose Room

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Unit: 4

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 626

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-011-12-58
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 43891
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 1.01
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1289
  • Map Code Row: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2024
Closed on
Sep 30, 2024
Sold by
Alan S And Tanya L Dote Trust and Dote Alan S
Bought by
Macpherson Eric C and Macpherson Hector L
Seller's Agent
Ernest Pierce
Pierce & Co.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Hewitt
Inactive OfficeHREWI1
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.96%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$652,119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,881
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.50%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$495,234
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,885

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2018
Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Wirick Justina Lee and Stigall Justina Lee
Bought by
Dote Alan S and Dote Tanya L
Seller's Agent
Alice Greliak
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Perone
Campbell & Kaplan Real Estate
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-5.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2018
Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Wirick Brian Lee
Bought by
Wirick Justina Lee
Seller's Agent
Alice Greliak
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Perone
Campbell & Kaplan Real Estate
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-5.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2009
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Stigall Justina Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,638
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2009
Sold by
Ibasitas Jonathan M and Ibasitas Veronica H
Bought by
Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2004
Sold by
Cortez Hill Llc
Bought by
Ibasitas Jonathan M and Ibasitas Veronica H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
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 $655,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $470,000 Ticor Title San Diego Branch
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title San Diego Branch
Grant Deed $296,000 First American Title Company
Trustee Deed $285,000 Accommodation
Grant Deed $505,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $287,027 FHA
Previous Owner $290,638 FHA
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $79,919 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2024 10/16/24 Sold $655,000 -0.6% $592 / Sq Ft
09/22/2024 09/22/24 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Price Changed $659,000 -2.4% $596 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $675,000 +43.6% $610 / Sq Ft
05/09/2018 05/09/18 Sold $470,000 -2.1% $425 / Sq Ft
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2018 04/10/18 Price Changed $479,900 -3.1% $434 / Sq Ft
04/05/2018 04/05/18 Price Changed $495,000 -0.8% $448 / Sq Ft
03/17/2018 03/17/18 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $451 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2018 03/07/18 For Sale $499,000 -- $451 / 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 $6,656 $655,000 $348,403 $306,597
2024 $6,656 $524,290 $278,877 $245,413
2023 $6,505 $514,010 $273,409 $240,601
2022 $6,328 $503,933 $268,049 $235,884
2021 $6,278 $494,053 $262,794 $231,259
2020 $6,199 $488,988 $260,100 $228,888
2019 $6,084 $479,400 $255,000 $224,400
2018 $4,115 $335,794 $68,064 $267,730
2017 $4,014 $329,211 $66,730 $262,481
2016 $3,946 $322,757 $65,422 $257,335
2015 $3,801 $317,910 $64,440 $253,470
2014 $3,720 $311,683 $63,178 $248,505
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 240021097

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-011-12-58