$445,000
SOLD DEC 23, 2013
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,070 Sq Ft
$668/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$416 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

111 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 40,052 Sq Ft lot
  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Community Pool
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Greet the morning sun in this unique Cortez Hill east facing professionally remodeled condo. Views to Cowles Mountain and Balboa Park! New bamboo hardwood floors, granite counters, new stainless steel appliances, designer paint, cozy fireplace in the living room. Spacious master bedroom w/ walk in closet. Two full baths - master with tub and separate shower. Parking space in secure underground garage plus storage unit. Urban living with a neighborhood feel! Traditional Sale. Seller can close as quickly as buyers desire. Property is being sold AS IS and no requests for repairs are expected by seller. The seller has never occupied the property, has limited knowledge of property and surrounding areas. This home is being sold in its current "as is" condition. The buyer is to complete thorough investigations before close of escrow. The buyer/ buyers' agent shall verify all information contained herein before close of escrow. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but IS NOT GUARANTEED. Buyer to verify Square footage, Room sizes, sewer and septic information, utility availability and utility company information including but not limited to water, electric, gas, sewer, septic, cable and other communication services, Property Mgmt Co, % of Owner Occupancy, Parking location, Schools & Services to buyer satisfaction before signing Escrow Papers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Talechia Plumlee-Baker

Compass License #01730523 Listed on: 08/31/2013

Compass

Co-Listed By

Shirin Kheshti

Coldwell Banker West License #01848250

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Acker

Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc. License #01356721

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,654

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

HOA Fees

  • $668 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • 1,070 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

Additional Features

  • Pool Equipment or Cover
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-024-18-43

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, limited insurance, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water
  • 199 Units
  • Discovery At Cortez Hill Association, Phone Number (619) 595-3043
  • Discovery At Cortez Hill Community
  • 22-Story Property

Recreation

Security

  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,654

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$668 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: 8th and 9th
  • Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
  • Supplement: Traditional Sale. Seller can close as quickly as buyers desire. Property is being sold AS IS and no requests for repairs are expected by seller. The seller has never occupied the property, has limited knowledge of property and surrounding areas. This home is being sold in its current "as is" condition. The buyer is to complete thorough investigations before close of escrow. The buyer/ buyers' agent shall verify all information contained herein before close of escrow. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but IS NOT GUARANTEED. Buyer to verify Square footage, Room sizes, sewer and septic information, utility availability and utility company information including but not limited to water, electric, gas, sewer, septic, cable and other communication services, Property Mgmt Co, % of Owner Occupancy, Parking location, Schools & Services to buyer satisfaction before signing Escrow Papers.
  • LP / Sq Ft: 420.47
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 415.89
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 415.89
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 22
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Unit Number Space Number: 507
  • Walk Score Desc: Walker's Paradise
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x11
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1070
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool: Community/Common

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned, Underground
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Discovery At Cortez Hill
  • Total Fees: 8016.0
  • Units In Building: 199
  • Total Number of Units: 199
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
  • Home Owner Association: Discovery at Cortez Hill
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 668.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-595-3043

Association/Amenities

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

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 668

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-024-18-43
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 40052
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1289
  • Map Code Row: 2

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 850Beech50792101

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Villalba Gilberto
Bought by
Flores Cicero T
Seller's Agent
Rafael Pinedo
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Clark
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.19%
Views
95

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Flores Cicero T
Bought by
Davenport Jason and Davenport Kaitlyn Michelle
Seller's Agent
Rafael Pinedo
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Clark
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.19%
Views
95

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2013
Closed on
Nov 13, 2013
Sold by
Upward Trend Llc
Bought by
Flores Cicero T
Seller's Agent
Talechia Plumlee-Baker
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mike Acker
Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc.
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2013
Closed on
Apr 19, 2013
Sold by
Zlotnik Kristin and Johnson Kristin
Bought by
Upward Trend Llc
Seller's Agent
Maureen Millman
Willis Allen Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Zvaifler
Pacific Pines Real Estate
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.89%
Original Mortgage
$8,000,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2003
Sold by
Sandra Melville Living Trust
Bought by
Johnson Kristin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2002
Sold by
Melville Sandra D
Bought by
Sandra Melville Living Trust
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 -- Socal Title Company
Grant Deed $670,000 Socal Title Company
Grant Deed $445,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $410,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $425,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $8,000,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $670,000 -2.2% $626 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 For Sale $685,000 0.0% $640 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $685,000 -3.5% $640 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $710,000 -1.4% $664 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Price Changed $720,000 -1.9% $673 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Price Changed $734,000 -0.7% $686 / Sq Ft
01/25/2025 01/25/25 For Sale $739,000 +66.1% $691 / Sq Ft
12/23/2013 12/23/13 Sold $445,000 -1.1% $416 / Sq Ft
12/19/2013 12/19/13 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2013 12/03/13 For Sale $449,900 0.0% $420 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2013 10/07/13 Price Changed $449,900 -4.1% $420 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Price Changed $469,000 -0.2% $438 / Sq Ft
09/24/2013 09/24/13 Price Changed $469,900 -1.1% $439 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 For Sale $474,900 +15.8% $444 / Sq Ft
05/07/2013 05/07/13 Sold $410,000 -4.4% $383 / Sq Ft
04/05/2013 04/05/13 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2013 03/13/13 For Sale $429,000 -- $401 / 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
2025 $6,654 $545,497 $183,874 $361,623
2024 $6,654 $534,802 $180,269 $354,533
2023 $6,502 $524,317 $176,735 $347,582
2022 $6,325 $503,959 $169,873 $334,086
2021 $6,275 $503,959 $169,873 $334,086
2020 $6,196 $498,793 $168,132 $330,661
2019 $6,081 $489,014 $164,836 $324,178
2018 $5,686 $479,426 $161,604 $317,822
2017 $5,547 $470,027 $158,436 $311,591
2016 $5,459 $460,812 $155,330 $305,482
2015 $5,456 $453,891 $152,997 $300,894
2014 $5,353 $445,000 $150,000 $295,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 130046771

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-024-18-43