Mills Act approved! Welcome to your urban retreat at the iconic El Cortez! This charming corner residence offers an open layout that seamlessly blends architectural elegance with modern living. Soak in the city views through large windows that fill the space with natural light. One of the standout features are the French doors that open onto a sprawling common area terrace, seamlessly extending the living space and offering an ideal setting for entertaining or basking in the San Diego sunshine. Previously a celebrated hotel, El Cortez is packed with amenities such as EV charging, a fitness center, pool, two large common area patios, and BBQ. Situated just minutes from Little Italy, Seaport Village, Balboa Park, and major freeway access, this historic gem offers both comfort and convenience. El Cortez is a historically designated building whereby owners can benefit from the Mills Act property tax reduction
Sold for $417,000
$417,000
702 Ash St Unit 202, San Diego, CA 92101
1beds
628sqft
Condominium
Built in 1929
-- sqft lot
$420,400 Zestimate®
$664/sqft
$2,543 Estimated rent
Home value
$420,400
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Listed by:
Denny Oh DRE #01420194 858-243-2092,
Compass,
Lanna Parker DRE #02042187 619-909-7552,
Compass
Bought with:
Conchita Lopez, DRE #00587921
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Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250022344
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Other/Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 628
- Total interior livable area: 628 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 15
- Pool features: Community/Common
- Spa features: Community/Common
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 5340320511
- Zoning: SPECIAL AN
- Zoning description: SPECIAL AN
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Common Roof
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Exercise Room, Gated Community, Laundry Facilities, Pet Restrictions, Pool
- Subdivision: DOWNTOWN
HOA
- Amenities included: Controlled Access, Gym/Ex Room, Pet Rules, Pets Permitted, Pool
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Limited Insurance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Security
- HOA fee: $1,071 monthly
- HOA name: El Cortez Home Owner Assn
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $664/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,112
- Annual tax amount: $1,930
- Date on market: 3/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2025 | Sold | $417,000-1.9%$664/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Pending sale | $425,000$677/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+38%$677/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,495+13.7%$4/sqft |
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| 9/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/3/2021 | Price change | $2,195-4.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/31/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,295+21.1%$4/sqft |
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| 1/19/2021 | Sold | $308,000$490/sqft |
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| 8/5/2020 | Listing removed | $1,895$3/sqft |
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| 7/9/2020 | Price change | $1,895-5%$3/sqft |
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| 6/12/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,995-44.6%$3/sqft |
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| 6/2/2020 | Sold | $308,000-9.4%$490/sqft |
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| 4/13/2020 | Pending sale | $340,000$541/sqft |
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| 4/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $340,000$541/sqft |
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| 2/6/2020 | Listing removed | $340,000$541/sqft |
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| 5/8/2019 | Price change | $340,000-2.9%$541/sqft |
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| 4/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $350,000+13.6%$557/sqft |
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| 4/5/2019 | Listing removed | $3,600$6/sqft |
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| 4/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,600$6/sqft |
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| 10/20/2016 | Sold | $308,000+136.9%$490/sqft |
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| 12/15/2010 | Sold | $130,000$207/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,930 +11.6% | $138,112 +9.1% |
| 2024 | $1,728 -8.7% | $126,612 -10.3% |
| 2023 | $1,894 -25.3% | $141,112 -27.8% |
| 2022 | $2,537 +2% | $195,573 +3.2% |
| 2021 | $2,487 -14.6% | $189,504 -15.7% |
| 2020 | $2,912 +10.2% | $224,740 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $2,642 -30.9% | $214,458 -31.7% |
| 2018 | $3,825 +2.5% | $314,160 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,732 +110.2% | $308,000 +118.9% |
| 2016 | $1,775 +1.7% | $140,692 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,746 +2.3% | $138,579 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,706 | $135,865 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $135,252 |
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Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
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- 4/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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