$565,000
SOLD AUG 6, 2015
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$677/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$459 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Concierge
  • Lap Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Parking
  • 2-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of August 2015

This 2 bedroom/2 bath luxury unit has it all! Spacious with large rooms, new dark wood floors, gas fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closet in master, 2 parking spaces, gourmet kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances, granite, wine fridge, pantry with custom shelving. This unit also has new custom window treatments, washer & dryer, extra storage unit, beautiful city views. Amenities include heated lap pool, spa, business center, fitness center, 24-hour security & more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Bowhay Whalen

Compass License #01264830 Listed on: 05/15/2015

Compass

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

  • $6,155

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

HOA Fees

  • $677 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gated Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Closed Circuit Camera

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Lap Pool
  • Spa

Additional Features

  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 534-024-18-48

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gas, gated community, hot water, limited insurance, roof maintenance, water
  • 199 Units
  • Discovery @ Cortez Hill Association, Phone Number (619) 595-3043
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Discovery @ Cortez Hill Community
  • 22-Story Property

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,155

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$677 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
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: 8th St.
  • Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
  • LP / Sq Ft: 467.48
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 459.35
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 459.35
  • 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: 512
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Slab other Story
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16x12
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1230
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stone
  • Patio: Balcony
  • Pool: Community/Common, Lap
  • Roof: Metal
  • Spa: Community/Common, Yes
  • View: City, Evening Lights, Mountains/Hills, Panoramic

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned, Gated, Underground
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric
  • Security: Closed Circuit TV, Gated Community, On Site Guard
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Discovery @ Cortez Hill
  • Total Fees: 8124.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 199
  • Total Number of Units: 199
  • Property Management Company: First Service
  • Property Management Phone: 619-595-3043
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
  • 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 @ Cortez Hill
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gas, Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 677.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-595-3043

Association/Amenities

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

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 677

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 534-024-18-48
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1289
  • Map Code Row: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2025
Sold by
Delarrazabel Jose Luis
Bought by
Young Living Trust and Young

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2015
Closed on
Jul 7, 2015
Sold by
Smith Elizabeth M
Bought by
Young Benjamin L
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Bowhay Whalen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Gregg Neuman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-4.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.19%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2003
Sold by
Smith Elizabeth M
Bought by
Smith Elizabeth M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,000
Interest Rate
5.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2002
Sold by
Bosa Development California Inc
Bought by
Smith Elizabeth M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
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 -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $565,000 Title365 Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- California Title
Grant Deed $380,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $229,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $228,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $674,900 +19.5% $553 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Sold $565,000 -1.7% $459 / Sq Ft
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Price Changed $575,000 -2.4% $467 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 For Sale $589,000 0.0% $479 / Sq Ft
02/11/2014 02/11/14 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
02/11/2014 02/11/14 For Rent $2,600 +6.1% --
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Rented $2,450 -9.3% --
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Under Contract -- -- --
02/10/2012 02/10/12 For Rent $2,700 -- --
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
2024 $6,155 $655,725 $232,114 $423,611
2023 $6,081 $642,868 $227,563 $415,305
2022 $6,013 $630,263 $223,101 $407,162
2021 $5,960 $617,906 $218,727 $399,179
2020 $5,919 $611,571 $216,485 $395,086
2019 $5,823 $599,581 $212,241 $387,340
2018 $5,470 $587,826 $208,080 $379,746
2017 $5,352 $576,300 $204,000 $372,300
2016 $5,279 $565,000 $200,000 $365,000
2015 $4,400 $457,925 $271,140 $186,785
2014 -- $380,000 $224,000 $156,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 150026270

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-024-18-48