$410,000
SOLD MAY 7, 2013
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,070 Sq Ft
$668/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$383 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Automatic Gate
  • 40,052 Sq Ft lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gated Community
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Greet the morning sun in this lovely east facing condo. Wood floors, granite counters, cozy fireplace in the living room. Spacious master bedroom w/ walk in closet. Nice sized second bedroom/guest room. Two full bathrooms - master bath with a tub and separate shower. A big plus, the pantry in the kitchen, not found in all units of this floor plan. Parking space,P3 #18 in secure underground garage plus Storage Unit, P3 #D25. Cortez Hill is the best of both worlds, urban living with a neighborhood feel! Enjoy all the amenities that Discovery offers. Fabulous 10th floor pool area with spa and loads of room to relax on one of the many lounge chairs. There are 2 large BBQs for use of residents. Barbecuing is allowed on your balconies. Watch planes flying into San Diego International Airport and fireworks from Sea World. In addition to the pool we have 2 gyms - cardio & strength training, sauna, steam room and locker rooms. The 2nd floor is where you can find the Business Center with a computer, printer/copier and fax machine or walk out the exit door into the courtyard. Quiet and very serene, the perfect place to read or just enjoy the peace and surrounding foliage. There's a secure bicycle storage room. 24 hour security, concierge, on-site manager. Everything you would expect from a 1st Class Building. Tweet Street park with a toddler play area is just two blocks away. Discovery at Cortez Hill is located at the top Beech Street between 8th and 9th, away from the noise and congestion of downtown, yet within walking distance to Balboa Park, Little Italy, the Harbor, East Village, and Downtown. Great freeway access and minutes to the airport and beaches. Extended time street parking in the area requires an Area F parking permit decal and/or a dashboard placard. These which can be obtained from the City of San Diego. The fee is $14 per year per permit. See Attachment #1 for moving and delivery guidelines. Not Included: Chandelier, which is the property of the tenants. Furnishings and decor by Rebecca Rivera Interiors

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Millman

Willis Allen Real Estate License #00644902 Listed on: 03/13/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

David Zvaifler

Pacific Pines Real Estate License #01901432

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,654

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

HOA Fees

  • $668 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Automatic Gate

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,070 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Closed Circuit Camera

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Slab Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System

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, gas, gated community, hot water, 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

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community
  • 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: Enjoy all the amenities that Discovery offers. Fabulous 10th floor pool area with spa and loads of room to relax on one of the many lounge chairs. There are 2 large BBQs for use of residents. Barbecuing is allowed on your balconies. Watch planes flying into San Diego International Airport and fireworks from Sea World. In addition to the pool we have 2 gyms - cardio & strength training, sauna, steam room and locker rooms. The 2nd floor is where you can find the Business Center with a computer, printer/copier and fax machine or walk out the exit door into the courtyard. Quiet and very serene, the perfect place to read or just enjoy the peace and surrounding foliage. There's a secure bicycle storage room. 24 hour security, concierge, on-site manager. Everything you would expect from a 1st Class Building. Tweet Street park with a toddler play area is just two blocks away. Discovery at Cortez Hill is located at the top Beech Street between 8th and 9th, away from the noise and congestion of downtown, yet within walking distance to Balboa Park, Little Italy, the Harbor, East Village, and Downtown. Great freeway access and minutes to the airport and beaches. Extended time street parking in the area requires an Area F parking permit decal and/or a dashboard placard. These which can be obtained from the City of San Diego. The fee is $14 per year per permit. See Attachment #1 for moving and delivery guidelines. Not Included: Chandelier, which is the property of the tenants. Furnishings and decor by Rebecca Rivera Interiors
  • LP / Sq Ft: 400.94
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 383.18
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 383.18
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 22
  • Ownership: Condominium, Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level
  • 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

  • Fencing: Full, Gate
  • Patio: Deck, Slab
  • Pool: Community/Common
  • Roof: Rock/Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Gated, Underground
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump(s)
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Security: Automatic Gate, Closed Circuit TV, Gated Community, On Site Guard
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Available
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Discovery At Cortez Hill
  • Units In Building: 199
  • Total Number of Units: 1
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
  • 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, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 667.58
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 6195953043

Association/Amenities

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

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: 130012726

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-024-18-43