$425,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2018
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
758 Sq Ft
$537/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$561 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Home Office
  • Gated Parking
  • Loft
  • 5-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

399-448k! SMART VA approved BUY in the heart of "America's Finest City!" Rent it out or live the good life in downtown San Diego's CORTEZ BLU building where you will enjoy fabulous panoramic city & water views from this contemporary, spacious 1BR/1.5BA loft-like condo! The popular Cortez Hill area is located minutes from all downtown SD has to offer. Walk, bike, scoot or skip to delicious restaurants & cafes, bars & boutiques, yoga studios, shops, schools & parks! VA approved complex means A+! See Supp IMPECCABLE 5th floor corner unit condo shows beautifully and has been lovingly taken care of. Rent it out or live the good life in downtown San Diego's CORTEZ BLU building. Close to major freeways. Granite counters in kitchen opens to Living Room with a large view balcony! SoCal breezes from this West facing view unit w lots of windows to open space! Enjoy spectacular fireworks overlooking the Bay from your very own balcony! Laundry in unit. Neutral decor w cool accents like concrete walls and ceilings; feels new/fresh/light/bright/fun/sexy/smart; move in ready! Secure underground gated parking garage plus storage locker. On site security guard. And there's so much more..... Must see! Must HAVE! Come get it! SMART BUY in the heart of "America's Finest City!"

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Fagan

Keller Williams La Jolla License #01210747 Listed on: 05/27/2018

Keller Williams La Jolla

Last Buyer's Agent

Gary Hoffman

Urban Pacific San Diego Realty License #01879829

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,220

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • Gated Home

HOA Fees

  • $537 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Metal Siding
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 758 Sq Ft Home
  • Entryway
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
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  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Full Size Washer or Dryer
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-045-32-11

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior bldg maintenance, gas, gated community, hot water, limited insurance, roof maintenance, trash pickup, water, security
  • 67 Units
  • Walters Association, Phone Number (858) 495-0900
  • Cortez Blu Community
  • 20-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,220

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$537 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: 8th & 9th; Ash & A
  • Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
  • Supplement: IMPECCABLE 5th floor corner unit condo shows beautifully and has been lovingly taken care of. Rent it out or live the good life in downtown San Diego's CORTEZ BLU building. Close to major freeways. Granite counters in kitchen opens to Living Room with a large view balcony! SoCal breezes from this West facing view unit w lots of windows to open space! Enjoy spectacular fireworks overlooking the Bay from your very own balcony! Laundry in unit. Neutral decor w cool accents like concrete walls and ceilings; feels new/fresh/light/bright/fun/sexy/smart; move in ready! Secure underground gated parking garage plus storage locker. On site security guard. And there's so much more..... Must see! Must HAVE! Come get it! SMART BUY in the heart of "America's Finest City!"
  • LP / Sq Ft: 591.03
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 560.69
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 560.69
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 20
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Unit Number Space Number: 505
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Built In Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Counter Top
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Loft, MBR Entry Level, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Entry, Galley Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x9
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 758
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Metal, Stone, Cement Siding
  • Fencing: Gate
  • Roof: Concrete, Shingle
  • View: Bay, City, Evening Lights, Panoramic, Water, Neighborhood, City Lights

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned, Gated, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Cortez Blu
  • Total Fees: 6444.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 67
  • Total Number of Units: 67
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
  • Home Owner Association: Walters
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gas, Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Water, Security
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 537.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 858.495.0900

Association/Amenities

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

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 537

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-045-32-11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Parayno Dexter
Bought by
Kaczor Alric and Babudro Angelica
Current Estimated Value
$577,562

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2018
Closed on
Jun 12, 2018
Sold by
Lameijavan Bahareh and Rogers Kenneth L
Bought by
Parayno Dexter
Seller's Agent
Catherine Fagan
Keller Williams La Jolla
Buyer's Agent
Gary Hoffman
Urban Pacific San Diego Realty
List Price
$448,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-5.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.93%
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2009
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Rogers Kenneth L and Lameijavan Bahareh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2009
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2009
Sold by
Walker Eric B and Walker Janet L
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2006
Sold by
K Hovnanian At Cortez Hill Llc
Bought by
Walker Eric B and Walker Janet L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,200
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Grant Deed $575,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $425,000 Guardian Title Company
Grant Deed $250,000 Lawyers Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Lawyers Title
Trustee Deed $235,000 Accommodation
Grant Deed $444,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $469,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $469,000 VA
Previous Owner $420,500 VA
Previous Owner $425,000 VA
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $44,200 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $353,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/29/2023 11/29/23 Sold $575,000 -0.7% $662 / Sq Ft
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Price Changed $579,000 -2.7% $666 / Sq Ft
08/15/2023 08/15/23 For Sale $595,000 +40.0% $685 / Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Sold $425,000 -5.1% $561 / Sq Ft
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2018 05/27/18 For Sale $448,000 -- $591 / 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
2024 $7,220 $575,000 $400,000 $175,000
2023 $5,648 $455,682 $268,048 $187,634
2022 $5,494 $446,748 $262,793 $183,955
2021 $5,451 $437,990 $257,641 $180,349
2020 $5,381 $433,500 $255,000 $178,500
2019 $5,281 $425,000 $250,000 $175,000
2018 $3,457 $283,607 $114,576 $169,031
2017 $3,373 $278,047 $112,330 $165,717
2016 $3,316 $272,596 $110,128 $162,468
2015 $3,265 $268,502 $108,474 $160,028
2014 $3,199 $263,244 $106,350 $156,894
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 180028370

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-045-11-23