NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $840,000 - $863,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,383 Sq Ft
$853/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 16, 2021

Last sale price $735,000 $531 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,147/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Roof Top Spa
  • Gated Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • 24-Hour Security
  • 3-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of March 2021

FURNISHED MIDTERM & LONG-TERM RENTAL — Urban Dream: 3BR in Downtown’s Peaceful Corner Relax in this spacious 3BR / 2BA condo in Cortez Hill—one of downtown’s most peaceful enclaves while still close to Little Italy, the Gaslamp, Balboa Park, and the waterfront. Generous living room offers plush seating and abundant natural light. A fully stocked kitchen and dining area make cooking and gathering easy for families or professionals staying longer term. A private outdoor terrace expands the living space with BBQ, dining table, and lounge seating—the perfect spot for morning coffee or sunset evenings under the San Diego sky. Resort-style community amenities include pool, spa, steam room, sauna, gym, lounge areas, and outdoor relaxation spaces. Sleeping Setup (max 6): BR1 Queen • BR2 Queen • BR3 Two Twins (convertible to King) 2 Full Baths Ideal for corporate stays, families, remote workers, and relocation clients seeking comfort + calm in downtown. Minimum 30-day rental. Monthly rates vary with lease length; inquire for details. Rates reflect short-term rental pricing and vary by season and duration. Published amounts are estimates; final pricing, fees, and availability are subject to change until a signed agreement. Please inquire for an exact quote.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Truglio

Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc. License #01907988 Listed on: 12/20/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Oakes

ROA California Inc License #02005087

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,782

Year Built

  • Built in 2003 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Open Space
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $853 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking
  • Parking Permit Required

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,383 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • No Interior Steps
  • Accessible Parking

Pool

  • Roof Top Spa
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa

Outdoor Features

Location

  • Interior Unit
  • West of 5 Freeway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Heater
  • Shared Hot Water
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-024-18-47

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,782

Year Built

Built in 2003 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$853 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Attached Style: High Rise (5+ Stories)
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: EIGHTH & NINTH
  • Neighborhood: CORTEZ HILL
  • Supplement: Cortez Hill is an sought out location ,with tree lined streets & dog friendly neighbors .Discovery offers 24-hr concierge services, gated garage parking permit parking for guests ,elevated pool & spa on the 10th floor. Business center & library ,fitness center ,bike storage and a clubhouse/recreation room. A city paradise steps away from Lil Italy ,Gaslamp,& Balboa Park. Square footage includes balcony as well,
  • LP / Sq Ft: 542.3
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 531.45
  • Residential Unit Location: Middle
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 531.45
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 22
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Allow Comments Review: No
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Bathtub, Granite Counters, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet(s), Open Floor Plan, Unfurnished, Kitchen Open To Family Rm
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Slab other Story
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer, Built In Range, Continuous Clean Oven, Electric Oven, Energy Star Appliances, Range/Stove Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooking
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Walls: Drywall
  • Searchable Rooms: Bonus Room, Den, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1383
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Metal, Concrete
  • Fencing: Gate
  • Frontage: Open Space
  • Patio: Balcony
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Pool Heat: Electric
  • Roof: Concrete
  • Spa: Community/Common, Heated, Roof Top
  • Spa Heat: Gas
  • View: City, Mountains/Hills, Parklike

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned, Gated, Community Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Permit/Decal
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Security: On Site Guard, Fire Sprinklers, Security System, 24 Hour Security, Fire Rated Drywall, Gated with Guard, Resident Manager, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Available
  • Water Heater Type: Water Heater Central
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial), Wired High Speed Internet, Wired for Data
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Discovery At Cortez Hill
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Units In Building: 199
  • Total Number of Units: 199
  • Property Management Company: First Service
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
  • Complex Features: Concierge, Exercise Room, 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, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 852.91
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 16195955545
  • Association Amenities: Guard, Gym/Ex Room, Hot Water, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Spa, Storage Area, Pool, Security

Association/Amenities

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

Fee Information

  • CFD Mello Roos Fee Reflects: Month
  • Other Fees Reflect: Month

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Site: Corner Lot, Sidewalks, West of I-5
  • Topography: Level
  • Water District: CITY OF SAN DIEGO
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-024-18-47
  • Water District URL: http://www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1289
  • Map Code Row: 2

Multi Family

  • Percentage Owner Occupancy: 75.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 20, 2020
Closed on
Mar 12, 2021
Sold by
Urban Living Luxe Management Llc
Bought by
Waldapfel Loren W
Seller's Agent
Barbara Truglio
Hunter & Maddox Intl. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Oakes
ROA California Inc
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2%
Current Estimated Value
$853,993

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,993
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.24%
Original Mortgage
$661,500
Outstanding Balance
$590,287
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$263,706

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2014
Sold by
Blumenthal Tracy and Blumenthal Tracy
Bought by
Blumenthal Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
4.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2010
Sold by
Blumenthal Garth L
Bought by
Blumenthal Tracy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2010
Sold by
Flagstar Bank Fsb
Bought by
Blumenthal Tracy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2010
Sold by
Otis Harry R and Otis Helen M
Bought by
Flagstar Bank Fsb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2004
Sold by
Hickey Shannon
Bought by
Otis Harry R and Otis Helen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Waldapfel Loren W $735,000 Lawyers Title Company
Urban Living Luxe Management Llc -- Lawyers Title Company
Blumenthal Tracy -- Fidelity National Title Co
Blumenthal Tracy -- Lsi Title Company
Blumenthal Tracy $370,000 Lsi Title Company
Flagstar Bank Fsb $382,500 Accommodation
Otis Harry R $821,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Waldapfel Loren W $661,500
Previous Owner Blumenthal Tracy $325,000
Previous Owner Otis Harry R $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/30/2025 11/30/25 For Rent $4,900 0.0% --
03/16/2021 03/16/21 Sold $735,000 -2.0% $531 / Sq Ft
02/22/2021 02/22/21 Pending -- -- --
12/26/2020 12/26/20 For Sale $750,000 +2.0% $542 / Sq Ft
12/24/2020 12/24/20 Off Market $735,000 -- --
12/20/2020 12/20/20 For Sale $750,000 -- $542 / 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 $9,782 $795,586 $470,857 $324,729
2024 $9,782 $779,987 $461,625 $318,362
2023 $9,562 $764,694 $452,574 $312,120
2022 $9,305 $749,700 $443,700 $306,000
2021 $5,575 $437,927 $106,522 $331,405
2020 $5,504 $433,437 $105,430 $328,007
2019 $5,402 $424,939 $103,363 $321,576
2018 $5,053 $416,608 $101,337 $315,271
2017 $82 $408,440 $99,350 $309,090
2016 $4,855 $400,432 $97,402 $303,030
2015 $4,780 $394,418 $95,939 $298,479
2014 $4,682 $386,693 $94,060 $292,633
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 200054377

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-024-18-47