Rare & stylish bachelor(ette) loft featuring striking 20-foot ceilings & an outdoor patio. Don't be discouraged by monthly HOA. The current owner is paying only $2,200 ANNUALLY* in property taxes because of Mills Act Historic designation. Private entrance accessible from 1st floor of building, NO elevator needed! Step through elegant French doors into an expansive, sunlit open space with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and an urban NYC loft ambiance ideal for art displays. The main level offers beautiful natural wood floors, a modern kitchen with island, spacious living area, full guest bath, and walk-in storage. Upstairs, the loft includes a roomy bedroom, dedicated office area, walk-in closet, and second full bath. Outside, relax on your private patio nestled among jacarandas with views of the city skyline. Perched 175 feet above sea level, the iconic El Cortez is a San Diego Historical Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1927, it has hosted notable guests like Eisenhower and Elvis Presley. Set in tranquil Cortez Hill, you're close to Petco Park, Gaslamp, Little Italy, and Balboa Park. Amenities include parking, fitness center, pool, and EV chargers. Visit this exceptional home today—Carpe Diem! *Mills Act property tax amount subject to annual assessment.
Listed by Jorge Castellon
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License #01513716
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Compass
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619-322-2262
Last updated October 21, 2025
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Source: CRMLS #250041962SD
Listing Facts
TypeCondo
NeighborhoodCortez
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms2
Days on Prevu6
HOA/Maint. Fees$1,151/month
Size1,201 sqft
Price per sqft$583
Amenities
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Parking
Swimming Pool
Location
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Listing History
10/17/2025
Listed by Compass
$699,900
Property Details for 702 Ash St 102
Association
Amenities
Association Amenities: Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Trash, Water
Community Features: Pool
Fees
Association Fee: $1,151.00 Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Sewer
General
Association Name: El Cortez
Number Of Units In Community: 85
Exterior
Construction
Property Attached: Yes
Roof: Synthetic
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Year Built: 1929
Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mediterranean
Construction Materials: Concrete
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Features
Pool Features: Community
Measurements
Lot Size Acres: 0.91
Lot Size Area: 40,043
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 40,043
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 5340320503
Interior
Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Measurements
Living Area: 1,201
Living Area Source: Assessor
Rooms
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 1
Other
Location
Subdivision Name: Downtown
Parking
Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Garage: Yes
Parking Total: 1
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Forced Air, See Remarks
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
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