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Listed by Matthew Purifoy • Brix Realty Group
$1,060,000
Est. payment /mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,523 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Condo
Sub Type Condominium
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,523 sqft
Price per Sqft $695
Subdivision Downtown
MLS Listing ID PW-26196045
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Fees $1,409/mo
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 0.919 Acres
Property Sub-Type Condominium
Source California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
Property Description
Historic Mills Act–designated penthouse in the iconic El Cortez—one of San Diego's most treasured 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival landmarks. This rare top-floor residence offers dramatic southern, eastern, and western panoramas of downtown and the bay, original architectural details such as decorative plasterwork and period tile, plus sensitive modern upgrades to the kitchen, baths, and building systems. As part of a Mills Act contract, the property conveys both significant historic-preservation protections and attractive property-tax benefits, making ownership a unique blend of cultural stewardship and financial advantage.
Thoughtfully adapted for contemporary living, the penthouse is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence featuring a spacious open layout with a primary suite plus a second bedroom, in-unit laundry conveniently located by the kitchen, and access to the building's secured historic lobby — which includes a secured package room — and elevator. Situated steps from the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Balboa Park and the Embarcadero, this offering appeals to buyers who value architectural character, downtown convenience, and the prestige of a landmark address—contact the listing agent for full unit specifications, Mills Act terms, parking and HOA details.
Thoughtfully adapted for contemporary living, the penthouse is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence featuring a spacious open layout with a primary suite plus a second bedroom, in-unit laundry conveniently located by the kitchen, and access to the building's secured historic lobby — which includes a secured package room — and elevator. Situated steps from the Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Balboa Park and the Embarcadero, this offering appeals to buyers who value architectural character, downtown convenience, and the prestige of a landmark address—contact the listing agent for full unit specifications, Mills Act terms, parking and HOA details.
Location
State CA
County San Diego
Area 92101 - San Diego Downtown
Interior
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Type None
Laundry Dryer Included, Inside, Stackable, Washer Included
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Association
Community Features Sidewalks, Urban
View Y/N Yes
View City Lights, Harbor, Marina, Ocean
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
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John R Thompson
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900
Broker/Owner License ID: 01200900