Cortez Blu 801 Ash St Unit 101 San Diego, CA 92101
Cortez Hill Neighborhood
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,113
Sq Ft
$1,033/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Gated Parking
- Subterranean Parking
- Laundry Room
- 0.23 Acre Lot
- Living Room
- 5-minute walk to Tweet Street Park
About This Home
As of August 2024**Motivated Seller with VA Assumable loan at 2.6% interest rate!** Welcome to Cortez Blu! This a rare opportunity for a unique home in the Cortez Hill area of Downtown San Diego. This modern home is a 2 story loft with direct access to Ash St. On the entry floor, find an open kitchen and dinning space, along with a large living room. The primary bedroom boasts a spacious attached bathroom. The possibilities are endless with the downstairs loft! Use it as an additional bedroom, an office/work space, or a home gym! This home is accented by high ceilings and large windows to provide tons of natural light. There is a full size washer and dryer in unit, along with central air and includes one underground parking space. This home is ideally located near freeways, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park! This building is VA approved!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #02027556 Listed on: 04/18/2024
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,831
Year Built
- Built in 2006
HOA Fees
- $1,033 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Subterranean Parking
- Gated Parking
Interior Spaces
- 1,113 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Stove
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Community Details
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, sewer, termite, trash pickup, water, security
- 67 Units
- Cortez Blu Prescott Mgt Association, Phone Number (619) 230-1891
- Cortez Blu Community
- 20-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 534-045-11-01
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
Jul 29, 2024
Sold by
Gomez Monica Elvira
Bought by
Solloa Jose C
Seller's Agent
Tina Samaniego
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brad Green
Green Realty
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-12.5%
Views
344
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$416,002
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,917
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Aguero Steven
Bought by
Solloa Jose C
Seller's Agent
Tina Samaniego
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brad Green
Green Realty
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-12.5%
Views
344
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$416,002
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,917
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 13, 2021
Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Ando Aona
Bought by
Cruz Adam J Vale
Seller's Agent
Ernesto Rivera
PROPR Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tina Samaniego
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.73%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.90%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 13, 2021
Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
Sold by
Cruz Adam J Vale
Bought by
Aguero Steven
Seller's Agent
Ernesto Rivera
PROPR Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tina Samaniego
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.73%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2009
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa
Bought by
Cruz Adam J Vale
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,400
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 12, 2009
Sold by
Blair Barbra
Bought by
Hsbc Bank Usa
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 10, 2006
Sold by
K Hovnanian At Cortez Hill Llc
Bought by
Blair Barbra C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,750
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $525,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company Sd | |
| Grant Deed | $510,000 | Chicago Title Company Sd | |
| Grant Deed | $238,000 | Lsi Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $343,690 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $494,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $420,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $510,000 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $188,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $187,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $190,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $395,040 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $98,750 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | Price Changed | $3,200 | +3.2% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2025 07/21/25 | Price Changed | $3,100 | -1.6% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2025 07/02/25 | Price Changed | $3,150 | -6.0% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | Price Changed | $3,350 | -14.1% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 05/31/2025 05/31/25 | For Rent | $3,900 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/06/2024 08/06/24 | Sold | $525,000 | -3.7% | $472 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2024 07/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2024 07/09/24 | Price Changed | $545,000 | -0.9% | $490 / Sq Ft |
| 06/21/2024 06/21/24 | Price Changed | $550,000 | -4.3% | $494 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2024 05/29/24 | Price Changed | $575,000 | -1.7% | $517 / Sq Ft |
| 05/07/2024 05/07/24 | Price Changed | $585,000 | -2.5% | $526 / Sq Ft |
| 04/18/2024 04/18/24 | For Sale | $600,000 | 0.0% | $539 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2023 01/13/23 | Rented | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 01/07/2023 01/07/23 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/28/2022 06/28/22 | Rented | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/23/2022 06/23/22 | Price Changed | $3,000 | -6.3% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2022 06/13/22 | Price Changed | $3,200 | -5.9% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 06/10/2022 06/10/22 | For Rent | $3,400 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/13/2021 05/13/21 | Sold | $510,000 | -1.7% | $458 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2021 04/23/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/13/2021 04/13/21 | For Sale | $519,000 | 0.0% | $466 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2015 02/28/15 | Rented | $1,850 | -5.1% | -- |
| 02/28/2015 02/28/15 | For Rent | $1,950 | -- | -- |
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 | $6,831 | $525,000 | $300,000 | $225,000 |
| 2024 | $6,831 | $541,215 | $222,853 | $318,362 |
| 2023 | $6,677 | $530,604 | $218,484 | $312,120 |
| 2022 | $4,672 | $520,200 | $214,200 | $306,000 |
| 2021 | $3,573 | $283,809 | $89,433 | $194,376 |
| 2020 | $3,527 | $280,899 | $88,516 | $192,383 |
| 2019 | $3,459 | $275,392 | $86,781 | $188,611 |
| 2018 | $3,235 | $269,993 | $85,080 | $184,913 |
| 2017 | $3,154 | $264,700 | $83,412 | $181,288 |
| 2016 | $3,098 | $259,511 | $81,777 | $177,734 |
| 2015 | $3,048 | $255,614 | $80,549 | $175,065 |
| 2014 | $2,981 | $250,608 | $78,972 | $171,636 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tina Samaniego
Seller's Agent in 2024
Tina Samaniego
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
(805) 469-3464
2 in this area
26 Total Sales
-
Mark Pattison
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Mark Pattison
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
(619) 777-9092
2 in this area
260 Total Sales
-
Brad Green
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Brad Green
Green Realty
(858) 735-9405
2 in this area
48 Total Sales
-
April Steingrebe
A
Seller's Agent in 2023
April Steingrebe
NewWest Property Management
(619) 487-1674
-
Ernesto Rivera
Seller's Agent in 2021
Ernesto Rivera
PROPR Real Estate Inc.
(619) 247-1779
1 in this area
51 Total Sales
-
Afshin Homayoonmehr
Seller's Agent in 2015
Afshin Homayoonmehr
One Mission Realty
(760) 519-1936
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
About Cortez Blu
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 240008394
APN: 534-045-11-01
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