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MLS: CRPW26196045 | Status: Active | Price: $1,060,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 1,523 | 0.919 | 1929 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRPW26196045 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 6 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Appliances | Other, Dryer, Washer |
| Fireplace | None |
| Laundry | Other, Stacked Only |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool | Community Facility |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | San Diego Unified |
| High School District | San Diego Unified |
| HOA Fee Frequency | Monthly |
| Complex Amenities | Community Pool, Gym / Exercise Facility |
Matthew Purifoy
Brix Realty Group
License #: 02108694
Phone: –
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego High School of Business and Leadership | public | 9-12 | 0.37 mi | 1 |
| San Diego High School | public | 9-12 | 0.37 mi | 6 |
| East Village High | public | 9-12 | 0.40 mi | 10 |
| Garfield High School | public | 9-12 | 0.48 mi | 3 |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.58 mi | 4 |
| Sherman Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.13 mi | 4 |
| Monarch School | public | K-12 | 1.30 mi | 2 |
| Roosevelt International Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.43 mi | 4 |
| Perkins Elementary School | public | K-8 | 1.44 mi | 3 |
| Kimbrough Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.60 mi | 3 |
| Burbank Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.76 mi | 5 |
| Golden Hill K-8 | public | K-8 | 1.94 mi | 3 |
| Florence Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.02 mi | 7 |
| Logan Memorial Educational Campus | public | K-12 | 2.05 mi | 2 |
| Coronado Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.24 mi | 7 |
| Grant K-8 | public | K-8 | 2.25 mi | 7 |
| Rodriguez Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.33 mi | 1 |
| Coronado High School | public | 9-12 | 2.34 mi | 10 |
| Village Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.34 mi | 8 |
| Village Preschool | public | UG | 2.34 mi | N/A |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 301 W G St 321 | $855,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,332 | Active |
| 301 W G St 409 | $1,029,000 | 2 | 2/1 | 1,922 | Active |
| 540 9th Ave 104 | $1,125,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,588 | Active |
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