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Barbara Kushel, an affiliate agent with the San Diego Metro/Mission Valley office of Coldwell Banker Realty, has listed a Downtown San Diego home in the historic El Cortez for $430,000. Located at 702 Ash St., Unit 409, in San Diego, the one-bedroom, two-bathroom and approximately 888-square-foot home was upgraded throughout and includes a den with a built-in closet and drawers.
“The El Cortez is a unique building that offers an opportunity to own a piece of San Diego history,” said Kushel. “The lobby is truly a grand entrance that is found only in historic buildings in European cities and only here in U.S. cities like San Francisco and New York.”
Showcasing nine-foot ceilings and windows overlooking the cityscape and evening city lights, the unit offers hardwood floors, wood blinds, an optional bedroom with built-in closet and drawers as well as a kitchen with added cupboards, storage, recess lighting, stainless steel appliances and Quartz countertops and backsplash. There are reduced property taxes because of the Mills Act.
El Cortez is a National Registered Historical Building and San Diego Landmark. Designed by Walker & Eisen Architects and built in 1927, El Cortez originally had 85 apartments, 32 hotel rooms and Spanish Renaissance Revival architecture, which is a long-standing landmark in Downtown San Diego. Restored by J. Peter Block Companies, the building currently has 85 living units, 11 commercial units, two sun terraces, a gym, terrace and the Don Room, which is available to rent for events. In addition, there is a 1950s pool and spa.
To view the home, contact Barbara Kushel at 858-220-1608 or barbara.kushel@camoves.com.
About Coldwell Banker Realty
Coldwell Banker Realty in Southern California, the No. 1 residential real estate brokerage in Southern California, operates 64 offices with approximately 4,524 affiliated agents. Real estate agents affiliated with the company are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the company. Coldwell Banker Realty is owned by a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), the largest full-service residential real estate services company in the United States. For more information, visit ColdwellBankerHomes.com. CalBRE #01908304.