Wake up above the city in Residence 1404 at Discovery in Cortez Hill. This high-rise home offers sweeping city and bay views in one of Downtown San Diego’s most established residential communities. The open-concept floor plan flows seamlessly from kitchen to living area and out to a private balcony, ideal for indoor-outdoor living. Features include contemporary finishes, in-home laundry, central air conditioning, and a fireplace for added comfort. Discovery offers resort-style amenities including a landscaped courtyard surrounded by trees and greenery that creates a serene garden-like setting, 10th-floor rooftop terrace with lap pool, spa, sun deck, cabanas, and BBQ areas. Residents also enjoy a fully equipped fitness center, steam room and sauna, community lounge with kitchen, conference room, business center, full-time concierge, 24-hour security, and secured underground parking with two deeded spaces. Located in the tree-lined neighborhood of Cortez Hill, you are minutes from Little Italy, Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, Balboa Park, the bayfront, and Petco Park. Convenient freeway access to I-5 and 163 provides an easy commute to San Diego International Airport, Mission Valley, and local beaches. Lock-and-leave convenience meets elevated downtown living at Discovery.
For sale
Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService • Andrew Valencia • Contact: andrew@andrewvalencia.com
$739,000
850 Beech St Unit 1404, San Diego, CA 92101
2beds
1,133sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$6,132/mo
Condominium
Built in 2003
-- sqft lot
$734,400 Zestimate®
$652/sqft
$1,257/mo HOA
What's special
- 169 days |
- 117 |
- 4 |
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Listed by:
Andrew Valencia DRE #01919176 andrew@andrewvalencia.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2603927
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Pantry
- Features: Walk-In Pantry
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: 2+ Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,133 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Beech St
- Pool features: Community, Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Panoramic, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Details
- Parcel number: 5340242023
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights, Urban, Pool
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Call for Rules, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Fitness Center, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Meeting Room, Management, Outdoor Cooking Area, Other Courts, Barbecue, Picnic Area, Pool, Recreation Room, Guard, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Security
- HOA fee: $1,257 monthly
- HOA name: Discovery at Cortez Hill HOA
- HOA phone: 619-595-3043
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $652/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $888,571
- Annual tax amount: $11,323
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 169 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$734,400
$698,000 - $771,000
$3,825/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $739,000+18.2%$652/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PTP2603927 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2004 | Sold | $625,000+15.7%$552/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2003 | Sold | $540,000$477/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,323 +4% | $888,571 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,885 +2.3% | $871,149 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,642 +22.5% | $854,068 +22% |
| 2022 | $8,686 +3.2% | $700,000 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $8,420 +1.7% | $670,000 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $8,277 +1.8% | $660,000 |
| 2019 | $8,131 +6.9% | $660,000 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $7,606 +4.9% | $635,000 +4.4% |
| 2017 | $7,253 +3.4% | $608,000 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $7,011 +2.6% | $585,000 +2.6% |
| 2015 | $6,831 +7.4% | $570,000 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $6,363 | $530,000 +15.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $460,000 +10.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $416,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $416,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $416,000 -5.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $440,000 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $550,000 -17.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $663,254 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $650,250 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $637,500 +15.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $550,081 +15.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $475,000 +480.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,806 |
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Neighborhood: Cortez Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10San Diego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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