$370,000
SOLD APR 20, 2026
1 Bed
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft
2003 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 20, 2026

$467 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Automatic Gate
  • Clubhouse
  • Lap Pool
  • Gated Community
  • 3-minute walk to Tweet Street Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

Discovery #214 is a spacious one-bedroom, one-bath residence in the heart of Cortez Hill. The unit features tile flooring throughout with no carpet, delivering a clean, modern look and easy maintenance. Fresh Sherwin-Williams EMERALD paint brightens the interior. Enjoy a private patio that functions as an outdoor retreat for al fresco dining, relaxing, or letting your dog enjoy open-air space. The home includes one secure underground parking space and a dedicated storage locker. Discovery offers luxury high-rise living with the calm, residential feel Cortez Hill is known for. Amenities include a heated rooftop pool and spa with sweeping city views, a fully equipped fitness center, steam room, dry sauna, cabanas, fire pits, and outdoor dining areas designed for gatherings. The building is also very dog friendly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jean Paul Schwarz

The Schwarz Group License #01915341 Listed on: 02/24/2026

Co-Listed By

Elisabeth Schwarz

The Schwarz Group License #01926325

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Paul Schwarz

The Schwarz Group License #01915341 Listed on: 02/24/2026

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $1,209 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage
  • Automatic Gate
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 2nd floor
  • Turnkey
  • Concrete Roof
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 792 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Data
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Courtyard Views
  • Intercom
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Bathtub

Pool

  • Lap Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable/tv services, common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), gated community, hot water, limited insurance, roof maintenance, trash pickup, water, other/remarks
  • 199 Units
  • Discovery At Cortez Hill Association
  • High-Rise Community
  • Discovery At Cortez Hill Community
  • Downtown Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, conditions, and restrictions

Amenities

  • Community Fire Pit
  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Card Room
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Building Details

  • Security

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$1,209 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Stories: 22
  • Accessibility Features: No Interior Steps
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Community Features: BBQ, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, On-Site Guard, Sauna
  • SpaFeatures: Community/Common, Yes
  • Security Features: Automatic Gate, Gated Community, On Site Guard, 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Association Fees: 1209.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Cable/TV Services, Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Water, Other/Remarks
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 5471
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 5471
  • Subdivision Name: Downtown (DT)
  • Directions: Located at top of Cortez Hill on Beech Street between 8th & 9th Avenue. From 163 make a right on 9th Ave and left on Beech St. From 6th Ave, turn right on Beech St.
  • BuildingName: Discovery at Cortez Hill
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Living Area: 792.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-04-20T18:37:10Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • AttachedStyle: High Rise (5+ Stories)
  • Elevator: Yes
  • EntryLevelBuilding: 1
  • ExclusiveUseYard: Yes
  • FullAddress: 850 Beech St 214
  • Miscellaneous: Elevators/Stairclimber
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ShortSale: No
  • SupplementRemarks: Cortez Hill has it all, Yoga Studio "The Little Yoga Studio", a personal training spot "Moe Fitness For All", Pilates Studio, Neighborhood Restaurant, Med Spa - nails salon "Anna Kara", Hair Salon "Bespoke Hair Salon", a Mini Mart, Coffee Shop and more. Join the incredible commUNITY of Cortez Hill. 8-minutes walk to everything; Little Italy, Gaslamp or Balboa Parlk. Drive to museum only 5 min drive to Balboa Park and 10 minutes to San Diego Airport !! Live in San Diego Downtown with a feeling of the Suburbs. Parking space located on P3 #47. Exclusive use of storage located on 2nd floor Storage Room #2. Exclusive use of yard its your own private outdoor patio.
  • Telecommunications: Intercom, Security, Wired High Speed Internet
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built In Range, Gas Stove, Counter Top
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Roof: Concrete
  • View: Courtyard
  • Pool Features: Below Ground, Community/Common, Lap
  • Disclosures: CC And R's
  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Stone/Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Gated, Underground
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric, Gas
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Electric, Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Banquet Facilities, Call for Rules, Card Room, Club House, Controlled Access, Gym/Ex Room, Storage Area, Barbecue, Fire Pit
  • Association Name: Discovery at Cortez Hill
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: San Diego Unified School Distric

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 199

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Floorplans

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2010
Sold by
Wilson Warren Douglas and Wilson Malalai Gull
Bought by
Abbott Marc and Abbott Deborah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2005
Sold by
Vaccaro John
Bought by
Wilson Warren Douglas and Gull Malalai

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,120
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2002
Sold by
Naji Jamilla
Bought by
Vaccaro John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,600
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2001
Sold by
Bosa Development California Inc
Bought by
Naji Jamilla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $233,500 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $429,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $268,000 American Title Ins Co
Grant Deed $199,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $343,120 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $254,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $99,000 No Value Available
Closed $42,890 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/20/2026 04/20/26 Sold $370,000 -5.1% $467 / Sq Ft
03/11/2026 03/11/26 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2026 02/24/26 For Sale $389,900 -- $492 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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
2025 $3,779 $301,391 $77,441 $223,950
2024 $3,779 $295,482 $75,923 $219,559
2023 $3,693 $289,689 $74,435 $215,254
2022 $3,592 $284,010 $72,976 $211,034
2021 $3,564 $278,443 $71,546 $206,897
2020 $3,519 $275,589 $70,813 $204,776
2019 $3,453 $270,186 $69,425 $200,761
2018 $3,231 $264,889 $68,064 $196,825
2017 $3,152 $259,696 $66,730 $192,966
2016 $3,104 $254,605 $65,422 $189,183
2015 $3,056 $250,782 $64,440 $186,342
2014 $2,994 $245,870 $63,178 $182,692
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260004277

San Diego MLS

APN: 534-024-17-19

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