
Cortez Blu 801 Ash St Unit 405 San Diego, CA 92101
Cortez Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,024/month
Highlights
- Security Service
- Community Storage Space
- 5-minute walk to Tweet Street Park
- Glass Fence
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
About This Home
Experience balance and ease in the city. This hard to find west-facing layout 1 bed / 1.5 bath residence at Cortez Blu offers soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout that flows effortlessly. Enjoy sunsets and bay breezes from the private balcony. The updated design strikes a perfect harmony of modern city living and everyday comfort—whether you’re entertaining or embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Set within the quiet enclave of Cortez Hill, you’re close to everything yet removed from the noise. Stroll to Little Italy, Balboa Park, or the Gaslamp Quarter, with quick access to downtown’s restaurants and culture—without the congestion of other neighborhoods. When it’s time to get away, highway access is just a block over, and the airport is minutes from your door. Highlights: *Rare west-facing exposure with glowing afternoon light and colorful sunsets *Soaring ceilings and open layout for an airy, calming atmosphere *Furniture negotiable for a seamless, move-in experience *Secure boutique high-rise with controlled access and a private feel *Private balcony - unlimited beautiful sunsets *Updated with modern design *Effortless travel with freeway access one block away and SAN airport nearby This is downtown living at its most serene: style, convenience, and calm all in one
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,960
Year Built
- Built in 2006
Lot Details
- Glass Fence
- Property is Fully Fenced
HOA Fees
- $975 per month
Parking
- Garage
- Tuck Under Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Garage Space
Home Design
- Common Roof
- Concrete Siding
Interior Spaces
- 869 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
Kitchen
- Convection Oven
- Built-In Range
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
Overview
- 67 Units
- Cortez Blu HOA
- Cortez Blu Community
- Downtown Subdivision
Amenities
- Community Storage Space
Security
- Security Service
- Fire Sprinkler System
Map
About Cortez Blu
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $4,960 | $405,910 | $243,546 | $162,364 |
2024 | $4,960 | $397,952 | $238,771 | $159,181 |
2023 | $4,846 | $390,150 | $234,090 | $156,060 |
2022 | $4,713 | $382,500 | $229,500 | $153,000 |
2021 | $3,498 | $279,565 | $118,963 | $160,602 |
2020 | $3,453 | $276,700 | $117,744 | $158,956 |
2019 | $3,387 | $271,276 | $115,436 | $155,840 |
2018 | $3,168 | $265,958 | $113,173 | $152,785 |
2017 | $3,089 | $260,744 | $110,954 | $149,790 |
2016 | $3,035 | $255,632 | $108,779 | $146,853 |
2015 | $2,986 | $251,794 | $107,146 | $144,648 |
2014 | $2,923 | $246,863 | $105,048 | $141,815 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/19/2025 09/19/25 | For Sale | $499,000 | +33.1% | $574 / Sq Ft |
01/14/2021 01/14/21 | Sold | $375,000 | 0.0% | $432 / Sq Ft |
11/12/2020 11/12/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
11/02/2020 11/02/20 | For Sale | $375,000 | -- | $432 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
Grant Deed | $375,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Grant Deed | $235,000 | Multiple | |
Trustee Deed | $203,575 | Landsafe Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
Grant Deed | $437,000 | First American Title |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $356,250 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $87,320 | Stand Alone Second | |
Previous Owner | $349,280 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
About the Listing Agent

Starting his career in real estate as an attorney with several years’ experience in construction defect litigation, Advani formed the Advani Real Estate Group in 2006 in response to a need for sophisticated real estate service in San Diego. Mr. Advani is a frequent speaker on real estate trends in the San Diego marketplace, and has been featured on many television stations as a local real estate expert.
Mr. Advani has received several designations and awards for his professional
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