El Cortez 702 Ash St Unit 800 San Diego, CA 92101
Cortez Hill Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,212
Sq Ft
$669/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- Bay View
- Gated Community
- In Ground Pool
- Two Primary Bedrooms
- 40,043 Sq Ft lot
About This Home
As of May 2023Sitting high upon Cortez Hill, spanning the southwest facing front of the Historic El Cortez is your opportunity to own a home in the sky with sophisticated views you won't believe. This is a little bit of Paris/SF/NYC in SoCal, farmhouse oak floors throughout, recessed lighting and no common walls. Generous split masters in a wonderfully open floor plan filled with light. Add custom closets and a second parking permit (extra $100/mo.)and Mills Act property tax benefits and you have to say 'this is it!' Brand New gym and the big spa is up and online again. Casual valets are there to help and assist if your car happens to get blocked, but you can park your own car if you want to. 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty License #00992637 Listed on: 07/31/2013
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,192
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- End Unit
- Partially Fenced Property
- Gentle Sloping Lot
HOA Fees
- $669 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Subterranean Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Panoramic
Home Design
- 1,212 Sq Ft Home
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Double Master Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Full Size Washer or Dryer
- Dryer
- Washer
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- In Ground Spa
- Gas Heated Pool
Schools
- San Marcos Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
- San Marcos Unified School District High School
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 534-032-05-64
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, limited insurance, roof maintenance, trash pickup
- 96 Units
- El Cortez Owners Assoc. Association, Phone Number (619) 241-2263
- High-Rise Condominium
- 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
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 29, 2023
Closed on
Apr 18, 2023
Sold by
Rosenthal Doron E
Bought by
Kurt Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Tony Azar
The Metropolitan Group
Buyer's Agent
Valerie Bushree
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$789,000
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,361
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.71%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 31, 2013
Closed on
Dec 18, 2013
Sold by
Huber Mark W and Huber Yolanda A
Bought by
Rosenthal Doron E
Seller's Agent
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steven Martini
Quality First Commercial Corp.
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.97%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 22, 2010
Sold by
E Trade Bank
Bought by
Huber Mark W and Huber Yolanda A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2009
Sold by
Hunt Julie L
Bought by
E Trade Bank
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 8, 2007
Sold by
Hunt Julie L
Bought by
Hunt Julie L
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
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 2007
Sold by
Hunt Julie L
Bought by
Hunt Julie L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$825,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 23, 2006
Sold by
Hunt Julie L
Bought by
Hunt Julie L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $789,000 | Wfg National Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $549,000 | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $249,500 | First American Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $883,195 | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Co Of California | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Tustin | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $325,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $825,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $260,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2023 05/16/23 | Sold | $789,000 | 0.0% | $651 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2023 04/16/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2023 04/04/23 | Price Changed | $789,000 | 0.0% | $651 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2023 04/04/23 | For Sale | $789,000 | 0.0% | $651 / Sq Ft |
| 03/29/2023 03/29/23 | For Sale | $789,000 | +43.7% | $651 / Sq Ft |
| 01/21/2014 01/21/14 | Sold | $549,000 | 0.0% | $453 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2013 12/13/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/13/2013 12/13/13 | For Sale | $549,000 | 0.0% | $453 / Sq Ft |
| 12/12/2013 12/12/13 | For Sale | $549,000 | 0.0% | $453 / Sq Ft |
| 11/30/2013 11/30/13 | Off Market | $549,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/10/2013 10/10/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/31/2013 07/31/13 | For Sale | $549,000 | -- | $453 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,192 | $184,465 | $73,786 | $110,679 |
| 2024 | $2,192 | $166,595 | $66,638 | $99,957 |
| 2023 | $2,058 | $156,884 | $47,065 | $109,819 |
| 2022 | $2,620 | $204,989 | $61,496 | $143,493 |
| 2021 | $2,580 | $199,903 | $59,970 | $139,933 |
| 2020 | $2,508 | $194,871 | $58,461 | $136,410 |
| 2019 | $2,509 | $195,295 | $58,588 | $136,707 |
| 2018 | $2,469 | $201,698 | $60,509 | $141,189 |
| 2017 | $2,400 | $197,363 | $59,208 | $138,155 |
| 2016 | $2,095 | $171,388 | $51,416 | $119,972 |
| 2015 | $2,088 | $171,321 | $51,396 | $119,925 |
| 2014 | -- | $175,179 | $52,553 | $122,626 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Tony Azar
The Metropolitan Group
(619) 944-6901
2 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Trent St. Louis
The Metropolitan Group
(619) 300-1621
2 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Valerie Bushree
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(619) 339-1875
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
T
Seller's Agent in 2014
Tina Dameron
Dwell Well Realty
-
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Steven Martini
Quality First Commercial Corp.
(619) 794-4513
6 Total Sales
About El Cortez
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 130040439
APN: 534-032-05-64
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