El Cortez 702 Ash St Unit 1003 San Diego, CA 92101
Cortez Hill NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $639,000 - $1,135,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,523
Sq Ft
$709/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- Bay View
- 40,043 Sq Ft lot
- In Ground Pool
- Gated Community
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of October 2013Spacious and Stunning is this 'end cap' home featuring 270 degree views, gorgeous kitchen, hardwood floors and oversized rooms rare in condominiums today. Exquisite example of El Cortez's best, a home in the sky with warmth and charm. One of only 2 of this floor plan. The owner has made excellent design choices in the distressed walnut floor, new kitchen and wall of tasteful built-ins in the living room. El Cortez is unique in all of SD, historic- iconic. Ask about Mills Act benefits. 2 parking spaces. At one time, the El Cortez Hotel was the place to be is you were rich, famous and cool. Various guests who have visited the hotel include U.S. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Gerald Ford, and singers Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, and Roy Rogers.[6] The hotel was featured in the 1963 film A Ticklish Affair. Almost every long tome San Diegan has a memory of a prom, special date, or event held in the Don Room, Sky Bar or Starlight Room. On July 25, 1990, the City of San Diego's Historic Site Board declared the building to be "historic", which prevented it from being demolished. The El Cortez Hotel was eventually added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2002 for its impact on architecture and engineering.[29] Construction and architecture Construction of the El Cortez began in 1926 and was completed the next year at a cost of $2,500,000.[2][3] The 14-story hotel was built by Richard T. Robinson Jr. in a Spanish Churrigueresque style and designed by architects Albert R. Walker and Percy Eisen who also designed the [Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The hotel was built on the site of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.'s home, 175 feet (53 m) above sea level. The Churrigueresque decorative style was used in Spanish Colonial architecture in the New World colonial town's important buildings. The style enjoyed a resurgence after architect Bertram Goodhue and Carleton Winslow Sr. studied Spanish Colonial Churrigueresque and Plateresque ornament in Mexico, using it in designing the 1915 Panama-California Exposition buildings in Balboa Park The Exposition popularized its use in Spanish Colonial Revival architecture styles throughout the United States. El Cortez Hotel opened on Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 1927. A crowd of 50,000 people were present at the opening?a third of the San Diego population.[6] When the building was first opened, it
Last Listed By
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty License #00992637 Listed on: 07/10/2013
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,143
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- Partially Fenced Property
- Gentle Sloping Lot
HOA Fees
- $709 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Subterranean Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Panoramic
- Mountain
Home Design
- Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 1,523 Sq Ft Home
- Formal Entry
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Gas Heated Pool
Schools
- San Diego Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
- San Diego Unified School District High School
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 534-032-05-77
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gas, gated community, limited insurance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup
- 85 Units
- El Cortez Owners Assoc Association, Phone Number (619) 241-2263
- El Cortez Community
- 15-Story Property
Amenities
- Community Barbecue Grill
Recreation
- Community Spa
Pet Policy
- Breed Restrictions
Security
- Gated Community
- Fire Sprinkler System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2021
Sold by
Spurlock Max
Bought by
Spurlock Max and Ms Living Trust
Total Days on Market
83
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 10, 2013
Closed on
Oct 2, 2013
Sold by
Sparta Jason and Sparta Donna
Bought by
Spurlock Max
Seller's Agent
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$599,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.70%
Original Mortgage
$479,200
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Janopaul Block S D #1 Llc
Bought by
Sparta Jason and Deboer Sparta Donna
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spurlock Max | -- | None Available | |
| Spurlock Max | $599,000 | First American Title | |
| Sparta Jason | $895,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Spurlock Max | $464,000 | |
| Closed | Spurlock Max | $479,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Sparta Jason | $179,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sparta Jason | $333,000 | |
| Closed | Sparta Jason | $117,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2013 10/30/13 | Sold | $599,000 | 0.0% | $393 / Sq Ft |
| 09/30/2013 09/30/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/23/2013 09/23/13 | For Sale | $599,000 | 0.0% | $393 / Sq Ft |
| 08/23/2013 08/23/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2013 07/09/13 | For Sale | $599,000 | -- | $393 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,143 | $159,884 | $63,953 | $95,931 |
| 2023 | $2,166 | $163,159 | $48,947 | $114,212 |
| 2022 | $2,750 | $213,189 | $63,956 | $149,233 |
| 2021 | $2,806 | $215,895 | $64,768 | $151,127 |
| 2020 | $2,835 | $219,230 | $65,769 | $153,461 |
| 2019 | $2,825 | $218,731 | $65,619 | $153,112 |
| 2018 | $2,700 | $219,237 | $65,771 | $153,466 |
| 2017 | $82 | $224,276 | $67,282 | $156,994 |
| 2016 | $2,621 | $214,236 | $64,270 | $149,966 |
| 2015 | $2,613 | $214,151 | $64,245 | $149,906 |
| 2014 | $2,668 | $218,974 | $65,692 | $153,282 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2013
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty
(619) 987-7985
About El Cortez
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 130036139
APN: 534-032-05-77
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