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Off-marketCompass Private Exclusive$2,295,0005 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sq ftNear Point Loma · 92107
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For saleBuyer's MarketDowntown San Diego · 6.6 months of condos for sale · typical home sells in 35 daysMarket report 5 days on market · MLS# 260026475
$419,900
1551 4th Ave Unit 305, San Diego, CA 92101
0Beds
1Baths
836Sq ft
1996Built
Listed by Chad Dannecker, Compass · 619-658-3603
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About this home
Step into a sophisticated urban sanctuary at Solara Lofts, an exclusive enclave perfectly positioned in the serene yet vibrant Cortez Hill neighborhood of Downtown San Diego. This meticulously crafted third floor flat welcomes you with a true open loft concept that radiates sophisticated design. Expansive nine-foot ceilings and industrial exposed air ducts create an elevated modern aesthetic, while brilliant natural light cascades across rich engineered hardwood flooring. The seamless floor plan effortlessly merges the living, dining, and culinary spaces. A chef-inspired kitchen serves as the striking centerpiece, featuring premium granite countertops, sleek stainless steel appliances, and brilliant track lighting. Beautiful European Tilt and Turn Windows that allow the outdoors inside bathe the space in fresh air and urban energy. Enjoy the ultimate convenience of an inside laundry closet and the peace of mind that comes with secured subterranean parking and a dedicated private storage cage. Life at Solara Lofts extends far beyond your front door with resort-caliber amenities designed for the luxury buyer, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, a private indoor racquetball court, a rejuvenating hydrotherapy spa, free wifi in the lobby, and Club Solara gym, which also has showers, a sauna, and lockers. Outside your gated community, the charming tree-lined streets of Cortez Hill offer a rare, tranquil residential feel while keeping you just blocks away from the dynamic pulse of the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy.
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Home facts
Everything SDMLS reports for this home$502Price per sq ft
$794/moHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
1 garageParking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
199630 years old
5Days on market
Interior
Bathrooms1 full
Living area836 sq ft
Levels1 Story
RoomsBedroom Entry LevelDining AreaKitchenLiving RoomEntryLaundry
AppliancesDishwasherDisposalDryerGarage Door OpenerMicrowaveRange/OvenRefrigeratorWasherGas StoveIce MakerGas RangeGas Cooking
FlooringTileWoodCeramic Tile
Interior featuresCeiling FanGranite CountersHigh Ceilings (9 Feet+)Open Floor PlanRecessed LightingTrack LightingTrash ChuteUnfurnished
LaundryElectric, Washer Hookup
AccessibilityNo Interior Steps
Room sizes
Primary bedroom10 × 9 ft
Living room20 × 9 ft
Dining room14 × 8 ft
Kitchen16 × 8 ft
Heating, cooling & utilities
HeatingForced Air Unit (Electric)
CoolingCentral Forced Air, Electric
WaterMeter on Property, Public
SewerSewer Connected, Public Sewer
UtilitiesElectricity ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Exterior & lot
Lot size0 (Common Interest)
ViewCityNeighborhoodCity Lights
SpaCommunity/Common
FencingGate
Construction
StyleContemporary
Year built1996
ConditionTurnkey
Exterior wallsMetal, Stucco, Concrete, Glass
RoofCommon Roof
SecurityAutomatic GateGated CommunityFire SprinklersSmoke Detector
Parking
Garage spaces1
Total spaces1
Parking featuresAssignedGatedGarageGarage Door Opener
HOA, fees & community
HOA dues$794 a month
Total monthly fees$794
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
AssociationSolara HOA
ComplexSolara Lofts
AmenitiesControlled AccessGym/Ex RoomHot WaterPet RulesRacquetball CourtSpaStorage AreaSecurity
Community featuresExercise RoomGated CommunitySaunaSpa/Hot Tub
PetsAllowed w/Restrictions
Known restrictionsAnimals, CC&R's
Schools
DistrictSan Diego Unified School Distric
Property & listing details
Home typeCondominium
OwnershipCondominium
ZoningR-1:SINGLE
Parcel number (APN)533-384-17-16
NeighborhoodCortez Hill
Subdivision / tractDOWNTOWN
MLS areaMetro Central
Unit305
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional, VA
Listed onNov 4, 2026
Original list price$419,900
Last price changeNov 4, 2026
Days on market5
MLS #260026475
Facts from San Diego MLS as reported by the listing agent. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Questions about any detail? Text Jeff.
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What it costs to own
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HOA dues$794
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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.
Rent vs. buy
Typical rent in 92101 is about $2,917/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.
Home values in 92101
−4%1 year
+3%5 years
+21%10 years
Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County City of San Diego rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros
Downtown San Diego is a Buyer's market
6.6 months of inventory for condos in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.
$502Price per sq ft (area: $745, 33% below)
5 daysOn market (area median: 35 days)
$621,250Area median condo price (−8% vs last year)
98%Of list price that sellers got
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Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, condos in ZIP 92101, compiled by Jeff Brick.
The neighborhood
Living in Downtown San Diego
$710,000Median sale price
74Avg. days on market
247Homes for sale
Market data: SDMLS.
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Schools for this home
DistrictSan Diego Unified School Distric
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Based on information from the San Diego Multiple Listing Service as of November 11, 2026 at 1:21 PM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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