El Cortez 702 Ash St Unit 102 San Diego, CA 92101
Cortez Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,260/month
Total Views
1,715
1
Bed
2
Baths
1,201
Sq Ft
$624
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- 0.92 Acre Lot
- Private Yard
- Subterranean Parking
- Contemporary Architecture
- Community Pool
- Gated Home
About This Home
Rare & stylish bachelor(ette) loft featuring striking 20-foot ceilings & an outdoor patio. Enjoy significant savings with the Historic Mills Act which makes monthly Tax + HOA lower than similar downtown properties. Private entrance accessible from 1st floor of building, NO elevator needed! Step through elegant French doors into an expansive, sunlit open space with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and an urban NYC loft ambiance ideal for art displays. The main level offers beautiful natural wood floors, a modern kitchen with island, spacious living area, full guest bath, and walk-in storage. Upstairs, the loft includes a roomy bedroom, dedicated office area, walk-in closet, and second full bath. Outside, relax on your private patio nestled among jacarandas with views of the city skyline. Perched 175 feet above sea level, the iconic El Cortez is a San Diego Historical Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1927, it has hosted notable guests like Eisenhower and Elvis Presley. Set in tranquil Cortez Hill, you're close to Petco Park, Gaslamp, Little Italy, and Balboa Park. Amenities include parking, fitness center, pool, and EV chargers. Visit this exceptional home today—Carpe Diem!
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,563
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- Gated Home
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Private Yard
HOA Fees
- $1,151 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Subterranean Parking
Home Design
- 1,201 Sq Ft Home
- Contemporary Architecture
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Synthetic Roof
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Separate Water Meter
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 534-032-05-03
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, limited insurance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water
- 85 Units
- El Cortez Association
- High-Rise Condominium
- El Cortez Community
- 15-Story Property
Recreation
Pet Policy
- Breed Restrictions
Map
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,563 | $108,493 | $43,397 | $65,096 |
| 2023 | $1,758 | $125,507 | $37,652 | $87,855 |
| 2022 | $2,470 | $185,768 | $55,730 | $130,038 |
| 2021 | $2,420 | $180,004 | $54,001 | $126,003 |
| 2020 | $5,915 | $465,166 | $128,814 | $336,352 |
| 2019 | $5,805 | $456,046 | $126,289 | $329,757 |
| 2018 | $5,430 | $447,105 | $123,813 | $323,292 |
| 2017 | $5,298 | $438,339 | $121,386 | $316,953 |
| 2016 | $5,209 | $429,745 | $119,006 | $310,739 |
| 2015 | $5,128 | $423,291 | $117,219 | $306,072 |
| 2014 | $3,965 | $325,000 | $90,000 | $235,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | For Sale | $749,900 | 0.0% | $624 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Rented | $3,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | For Rent | $3,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/26/2024 04/26/24 | Sold | $655,000 | +1.1% | $545 / Sq Ft |
| 03/27/2024 03/27/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2024 03/14/24 | For Sale | $648,000 | +56.1% | $540 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2014 04/03/14 | Sold | $415,000 | -7.6% | $346 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2014 03/06/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/20/2014 02/20/14 | Price Changed | $449,000 | -5.5% | $374 / Sq Ft |
| 01/21/2014 01/21/14 | Price Changed | $475,000 | -4.8% | $396 / Sq Ft |
| 12/23/2013 12/23/13 | Price Changed | $499,000 | -5.0% | $415 / Sq Ft |
| 12/21/2013 12/21/13 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $437 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $655,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Grant Deed | $415,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $225,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $582,000 | First American Title | |
| Condominium Deed | $535,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $355,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $243,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $280,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $81,575 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $255,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $592,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $74,000 | Stand Alone Second | |
| Previous Owner | $465,600 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $72,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $428,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250029712
APN: 534-032-05-03
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