$695,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,133 Sq Ft
$1,177/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$613 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Heated Pool
  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • 2-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Experience the best of downtown living in this 3rd-floor condo at Discovery, a luxury high-rise perfectly positioned near Balboa Park, Little Italy, and San Diego’s vibrant dining and entertainment scene. The unit’s southern exposure fills the space with abundant natural light throughout the day, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The standout feature of this unit is the expansive 300-square-foot private patio—ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or dining al fresco. Freshly updated with all-new carpet and paint, this home features a granite fireplace and a modern kitchen with granite countertops. Two dedicated parking spaces in the underground garage, a storage locker, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan add to the home’s convenience, comfort and security. Discovery offers resort-style amenities, including a heated rooftop pool and spa with stunning city views, a state-of-the-art fitness center, dry sauna, steam room, cabanas, and BBQ areas. A business center, meeting room, concierge services, and doorman make everyday living effortless. Enjoy the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and community in one of San Diego’s most desirable locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Cummings

Compass License #01464245

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jeffrey Sill

Compass License #01295008

Last Buyer's Agent

Gregg Neuman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00809392

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,069

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Gated Home

HOA Fees

  • $1,177 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,133 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Trash Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-024-18-13

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gas, gated community, hot water, limited insurance, sewer, trash pickup, water
  • 199 Units
  • Discovery At Cortez Hill Association, Phone Number (619) 595-5545
  • Discovery At Cortez Hill Community
  • 22-Story Property

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,069

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,177 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: 8th & 9th Ave
  • Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
  • Estimated Living Space: 1,000 to 1,499 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 613.42
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 613.42
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 613.42
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 22
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: No
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Unit Number Space Number: 313
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Searchable Rooms: Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized, Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1133
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Gate
  • Patio: Balcony
  • Pool: Community/Common, Heated
  • Spa: Community/Common

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Underground, Community Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Security: Gated Community, On Site Guard
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Available
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Discovery At Cortez Hill
  • Total Fees: 14118.48
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 199
  • Total Number of Units: 199
  • Complex Features: BBQ, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Concierge, Exercise Room, Gated Community, On-Site Guard, Pet Restrictions, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Home Owner Association: Discovery at Cortez Hill
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gas, Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 1176.54
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-595-5545

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Entry Level Unit: 3

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 1177

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-024-18-13
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 40052
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.92
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1289
  • Map Code Row: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2025
Closed on
Mar 6, 2025
Sold by
Hill Sarah and Hoopengardner Sarah
Bought by
Perez Mayra Y
Seller's Agent
Greg Cummings
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Gregg Neuman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Total Days on Market
6
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.80%
Original Mortgage
$654,675
Outstanding Balance
$654,124
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$35,770

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2015
Sold by
Nickell Steven D and Nickell Kristen E
Bought by
Nickell Steven D and Nickell Kristen E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2011
Sold by
Ortegaan Juan Carlos
Bought by
Hill Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,200
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2006
Sold by
Ortega Investments Lp
Bought by
Ortega Juan Carlos

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,692
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2004
Sold by
Ortega Juan Carlos
Bought by
Ortega Investments Lp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $695,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $316,500 Stewart Title Of California
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $654,675 VA
Previous Owner $253,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $181,692 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $455,000 Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Sold $695,000 0.0% $613 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2025 02/18/25 For Sale $695,000 0.0% $613 / Sq Ft
08/27/2015 08/27/15 Rented $2,695 0.0% --
08/27/2015 08/27/15 For Rent $2,695 0.0% --
08/19/2014 08/19/14 Rented $2,695 0.0% --
08/19/2014 08/19/14 For Rent $2,695 -- --
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $5,069 $397,527 $125,599 $271,928
2023 $4,953 $389,734 $123,137 $266,597
2022 $4,819 $382,093 $120,723 $261,370
2021 $4,780 $374,602 $118,356 $256,246
2020 $4,720 $370,762 $117,143 $253,619
2019 $4,632 $363,494 $114,847 $248,647
2018 $4,333 $356,368 $112,596 $243,772
2017 $82 $349,382 $110,389 $238,993
2016 $4,164 $342,532 $108,225 $234,307
2015 $4,099 $337,388 $106,600 $230,788
2014 -- $330,780 $104,512 $226,268
Source: Public Records

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250019197

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-024-18-13