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$479,000

1642 7th Ave Unit 123, San Diego, CA 92101

1Beds
1Baths
757Sq ft
2004Built

Listed by Ivan Acosta, CA-RES · 619-929-8827

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About this home

The Mills at Cortez Hills, ideally located in San Diego’s charming Cortez Hill neighborhood, approximately one mile from Petco Park and minutes from Balboa Park, Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter, and downtown’s dining, entertainment and nightlife. Pet-friendly community with long, wide streets, making it convenient and enjoyable to walk your dog. This thoughtfully upgraded residence combines modern style with smart-home convenience. Improvements completed approximately five years ago include new flooring, an updated shower, contemporary linear lighting, recessed downlights, an updated electrical system, smart switches, and a smart thermostat. A lighted bathroom mirror and California-style closet doors add additional touches of style and functionality. One of The Mills’ most distinctive features is the historic Mills House, a beautifully preserved Craftsman-style home dating to the early 1900s originally built by legendary architect Irving Gill. The home is incorporated into the community as a resident amenity, this approximately 3,200-square-foot gathering space includes a full kitchen, living and dining areas, a family room with fireplace and pool table, large-screen TV, and conference room—an exceptional setting for private gatherings and community events. Residents also enjoy a fitness center, secured underground parking, high-speed elevators, landscaped courtyards, multiple lobby entrances, and nighttime security. Experience the best of urban San Diego living in a community that blends historic character, modern convenience, and an unbeatable downtown location.

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Home facts

Everything SDMLS reports for this home
$633Price per sq ft
$589/moHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
1 garageParking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
200422 years old
46Days on market

Interior

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1 full
Living area757 sq ft
Levels1 Story
LaundryElectric

Heating, cooling & utilities

HeatingForced Air Unit (Electric)
CoolingCentral Forced Air
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Exterior & lot

Lot size1+ to 2 AC

Construction

Year built2004

Parking

Garage spaces1
Total spaces1
Parking featuresAssigned

HOA, fees & community

HOA dues$589 a month
Total monthly fees$589
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
AssociationAction PropertyManagement
ComplexThe Mills at Cortez Hill
Community featuresExercise Room
Known restrictionsCC&R's

Property & listing details

Home typeCondominium
OwnershipCondominium
Parcel number (APN)534-011-13-04
NeighborhoodCortez Hills
Subdivision / tractDowntown (DT)
MLS areaMetro Central
Unit123
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listed onSep 24, 2026
Original list price$500,000
Last price changeNov 5, 2026
Days on market46
MLS #260023264

Facts from San Diego MLS as reported by the listing agent. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Questions about any detail? Text Jeff.

Price & status history

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2026Listed for sale$500,000
Off-market · not on Zillow, Redfin or the MLS

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What it costs to own

Your estimated monthly cost

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Property tax (1.251% a year)—
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HOA dues$589
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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

This home vs. its market

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.

$633Price per sq ft (area: $745, 15% below)
46 daysOn market (area median: 35 days)
$621,250Area median condo price (−8% vs last year)
98%Of list price that sellers got

Price reduced $21,000 from the original list price.

Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, condos in ZIP 92101, compiled by Jeff Brick.

The neighborhood

Living in Downtown San Diego

$717,500Median sale price
73Avg. days on market
248Homes for sale

Market data: SDMLS.

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