$484,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025
1 Bed
1 Bath
695 Sq Ft
$526/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$696 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Loft
  • Community Fire Pit
  • Panoramic View
  • Community Pool
  • 1-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Experience boutique hotel style living at Aloft on Cortez Hill! This unique studio lives like a one-bedroom, thanks to an elevated loft-like sleeping area that provides privacy and separation from the living space. The residence exudes a European feel throughout, with sleek tile flooring, a fully remodeled kitchen, and a beautifully updated bathroom reflecting modern European design. Freshly painted and complete with a new washer and dryer, this home is move-in ready. This sophisticated building offers high-end modern amenities, including a concierge, secured entry, daily common area cleaning, a resort-style pool and spa, and a fully equipped gym. Recently renovated, the building features modern touches throughout, including a smart phone entry system for seamless access. One assigned parking space in the garage ensures convenience, with ample street parking available for guests and visitors. Cortez Hill offers a tranquil residential feel while being just moments away from the best of downtown San Diego. Enjoy nearby Tweet Street Park, stroll to Balboa Park to the north, or explore the vibrant East Village, Petco Park, and the renowned Little Italy Farmers Market.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Alexandru

Compass Brokerage Email: diana.alexandru@compass.com License #02224416

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Gomez

Finest City Homes & Loans License #01934131

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,113

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $526 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Split Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 695 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Loft
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5340210549
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 168 Units
  • Action Life Association, Phone Number (949) 450-0202
  • Maintained Community

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Spa
  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,113

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$526 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Assessments: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Res
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 5340210549
  • Year Built: 2007
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 695.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: North
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 696.40
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Loft

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: No
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: No
  • Heating: No
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Barbecue, Fire Pit, Gym/Ex Room, Hot Water, Pets Permitted, Playground, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Maintenance Grounds, Water
  • Association Fee: 526.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Action Life
  • Phone: (949) 450-0202
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Park

Schools

  • School District: San Diego Unified

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 168

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Alexandru Diana
Bought by
Templeton Angelica
Seller's Agent
Diana Alexandru
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Denise Gomez
Finest City Homes & Loans
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$484,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-1.2%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1883.08%
Original Mortgage
$409,000
Outstanding Balance
$409,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$187,567

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2018
Closed on
Jun 30, 2018
Sold by
Jones James Anthony and Lau Wing Shan
Bought by
Alexandru Diana
Seller's Agent
Thomas Holmes
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Holmes
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2018
Closed on
Jun 28, 2018
Sold by
Blake Tristen Tyler
Bought by
Alexandru Diana
Seller's Agent
Thomas Holmes
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Holmes
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.37%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2015
Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Cortez Park Lofts Llc
Bought by
Jones James Anthony and Lau Wing Shan
Seller's Agent
Thomas Holmes
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Holmes
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$326,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$287,043
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
VA

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $484,000 Consumers Title
Grant Deed $370,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $315,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $409,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $0 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $287,043 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $484,000 -1.2% $696 / Sq Ft
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $489,900 0.0% $705 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Off Market $3,200 -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
07/09/2018 07/09/18 Sold $370,000 -2.4% $532 / Sq Ft
06/17/2018 06/17/18 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2018 06/07/18 For Sale $379,000 +20.3% $545 / Sq Ft
03/20/2015 03/20/15 Sold $315,000 -3.6% $453 / Sq Ft
02/10/2015 02/10/15 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2015 01/15/15 For Sale $326,900 -- $470 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $5,113 $404,644 $55,549 $349,095
2023 $4,997 $396,710 $54,460 $342,250
2022 $4,862 $388,933 $53,393 $335,540
2021 $4,825 $381,308 $52,347 $328,961
2020 $4,764 $377,399 $51,811 $325,588
2019 $4,677 $370,000 $50,796 $319,204
2018 $3,940 $332,721 $45,678 $287,043
2017 $3,843 $326,198 $44,783 $281,415
2016 $3,777 $319,803 $43,905 $275,898
2015 $2,495 $203,889 $27,992 $175,897
2014 $2,185 $178,000 $24,000 $154,000
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: NDP2503209

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 534-021-05-49