$446,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2016
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,120 Sq Ft
$657/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$398 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • City Lights View
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community
  • 0.92 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of March 2021

One of the most desirable floor plans. Split Masters, one huge and one merely large. Check out 9' ceilings, large windows, wood floors, remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, white cabs and counters for a clean modern style. Gorgeous views of Balboa Park and City lights from every room. EC506 faces away from Ash St. for quieter urban living. Spic n span, ready to move in and enjoy from day one. Mills Act in place for reduced property taxes. Feels like a home without the yard work. At one time, just like today..... the El Cortez Hotel was the place to be if you were rich, famous and cool. Various guests who have visited the building when it was still operated as a hotel include: Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Gerald Ford, and singers Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, and Roy Rogers. In addition, The El Cortez hotel was featured in the 1963 film A Ticklish Affair. Almost every long time 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. Now you can make a piece of history your home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Dameron

Dwell Well Realty License #00992637 Listed on: 05/04/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Jorge Castellon

Compass License #01513716

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,268

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

HOA Fees

  • $657 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking

Home Design

  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-032-05-45

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gas, gated community, hot water, limited insurance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water
  • 85 Units
  • El Cortez Owners Assoc. Association, Phone Number (619) 231-2263
  • El Cortez Community
  • 15-Story Property

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,268

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$657 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: 8th
  • Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
  • Supplement: At one time, just like today..... the El Cortez Hotel was the place to be if you were rich, famous and cool. Various guests who have visited the building when it was still operated as a hotel include: Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Gerald Ford, and singers Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, and Roy Rogers. In addition, The El Cortez hotel was featured in the 1963 film A Ticklish Affair. Almost every long time 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. Now you can make a piece of history your home.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 401.7
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 398.21
  • Residential Unit Location: End Unit
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 398.21
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 15
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Unit Number Space Number: 506
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Microwave, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Master Bdrm 2, MBR Entry Level
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x15
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked, Kitchen
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1120
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Pool: Below Ground, Community/Common
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Spa: Community/Common, Private Below Ground
  • View: City, Evening Lights

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Underground
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Available
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: El Cortez
  • Total Fees: 7885.8
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 85
  • Total Number of Units: 85
  • Property Management Company: APS
  • Property Management Phone: 619-231-2263
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
  • Complex Features: BBQ, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Laundry Facilities, Pet Restrictions, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Home Owner Association: El Cortez Owners Assoc.
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gas, Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 657.15
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-231-2263

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Entry Level Unit: 5

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 657

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-032-05-45
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 40043
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.9193

Multi Family

  • Percentage Owner Occupancy: 57.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2020
Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Vazquez Ernesto M
Bought by
Vazquez Ernesto Martin and The Emv Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Anas Tayour
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Derek Soderblom
Woods Real Estate Services Inc
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.83%
Current Estimated Value
$615,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%
Original Mortgage
$463,500
Outstanding Balance
$416,438
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,569

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2020
Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Khazraei Jessica and Khazaraei Reza
Bought by
Vazquez Ernesto M and Sample Matthew D
Seller's Agent
Anas Tayour
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Derek Soderblom
Woods Real Estate Services Inc
List Price
$530,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,500
Outstanding Balance
$416,438
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,569

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Khazrael Lauri
Bought by
Khazrael Reza
Seller's Agent
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jorge Castellon
Compass
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$446,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-0.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.09%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2016
Closed on
Jun 3, 2016
Sold by
Wile Peter B and Wile Laura
Bought by
Khazraei Jessica and Khazraei Reza
Seller's Agent
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jorge Castellon
Compass
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$446,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-0.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Wile Peter B and Wile Laura
Bought by
Wile Peter B and Wile Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
Fong Gary M
Bought by
Wile Peter B and Wile Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2008
Sold by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Fong Gary M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2008
Sold by
Mckee Kris
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2004
Sold by
Janopaul Block S D #1 Llc
Bought by
Mckee Kris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $515,000 Fidelity Natl Ttl San Diego
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $446,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $250,000 First American Title San Die
Grant Deed $251,000 First American Title Company
Trustee Deed $368,000 Fidelity National Title
Condominium Deed $520,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $463,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $416,000 Unknown
Closed $104,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Sold $515,000 -0.8% $460 / Sq Ft
02/11/2021 02/11/21 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Price Changed $519,000 -2.1% $463 / Sq Ft
01/20/2021 01/20/21 For Sale $530,000 0.0% $473 / Sq Ft
12/23/2020 12/23/20 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2020 12/16/20 For Sale $530,000 0.0% $473 / Sq Ft
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2020 11/18/20 For Sale $530,000 0.0% $473 / Sq Ft
10/18/2018 10/18/18 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
09/21/2018 09/21/18 Price Changed $2,600 -3.7% $2 / Sq Ft
09/13/2018 09/13/18 For Rent $2,700 0.0% --
06/24/2016 06/24/16 Sold $446,000 -0.9% $398 / Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2016 05/23/16 For Sale $449,900 0.0% $402 / Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2016 05/11/16 For Sale $449,900 0.0% $402 / Sq Ft
05/10/2016 05/10/16 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2016 05/03/16 For Sale $449,900 -- $402 / 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 $2,268 $181,726 $72,690 $109,036
2024 $2,268 $166,595 $66,638 $99,957
2023 $2,310 $171,270 $51,381 $119,889
2022 $3,000 $229,999 $68,999 $161,000
2021 $2,670 $207,899 $62,369 $145,530
2020 $2,699 $211,111 $63,333 $147,778
2019 $2,738 $214,458 $64,337 $150,121
2018 $2,564 $210,467 $63,140 $147,327
2017 $2,813 $233,247 $69,974 $163,273
2016 $2,609 $208,750 $62,625 $146,125
2015 $2,597 $208,128 $62,438 $145,690
2014 $2,652 $213,865 $64,159 $149,706
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 160024144

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-032-05-45