$670,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,070 Sq Ft
$1,164/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$626 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

147 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • No Units Above
  • City Lights View
  • In Ground Pool
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • 3-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Huge Price Reduction! Seller is motivated! Discovery at Cortez Hill is where you want to be! A most desirable home (condo) in downtown San Diego! Upgraded/remodeled kitchen. Investors like this building a lot (renters inquire for availability). Comfortable and welcoming! Stainless steel appliances. In-unit washer and dryer. Newer kitchen; newer floors. Newer HVAC unit installed March 2021. Close to just about everything! Check it out for yourself. Floor plans available. Attention investors: There's a demand for rentals at Discovery. People are inquiring with the Discovery personnel regarding available condos to rent because it's a very desirable place to live!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rafael Pinedo

eXp Realty of California, Inc. Brokerage Email: the1connexion@gmail.com License #01323775 Listed on: 01/25/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Clark

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #02078720

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,654

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • No Units Above
  • No Units Located Below
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $1,164 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Interior Spaces

  • 1,070 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Center Hall

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • No Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Tract Number 14167
  • Assessor Parcel Number 5340241843

Community Details

Overview

  • 199 Units
  • Discovery At Cortez Hill Association, Phone Number (619) 595-5545
  • Maintained Community
  • 22-Story Property

Amenities

  • Outdoor Cooking Area
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,654

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,164 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer; Dryer; Stove; Refrigerator
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5340241843
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1070.00
  • Stories: 22
  • Entry Location: Street
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls, No One Above, No One Below
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Price Per Square Foot: 626.17
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Center Hall, Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Hills, Neighborhood
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Features: Association, Community, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Call for Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Gym/Ex Room, Meeting Room, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Fee: 1164.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Discovery at Cortez Hill
  • Phone: 619-595-5545
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights, Urban, Biking, Dog Park, Park

Schools

  • School District: San Diego Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 199

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract Number: 014167

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: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: PTP2500663

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 534-024-18-43