El Cortez

702 Ash, San Diego, CA 92101

Condo Building In Cortez

Units

85

Stories

16

Year Built

1927

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Units for Rent

6 Available Units

El Cortez

191,196

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

191,196

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

El Cortez, a 16-story condominium building, stands as a prominent fixture in San Diego's Cortez Hill neighborhood. Completed in 1927, this architectural gem was designed in the Spanish Renaissance style, featuring ornate entryways, decorative moldings, and terracotta roof elements. With 85 units, El Cortez offers a blend of historic charm and modern living, making it a unique residential option in the heart of the city.

El Cortez is a condominium located in San Diego and the 92101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Pool
  • Security System
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tub/Shower
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Location

702 Ash, San Diego,
CA 92101

Neighborhood

An apartment in the Cortez neighborhood allows you to enjoy the vibes of downtown San Diego as well as the open green space of Balboa Park. Interstate 5 fronts the eastern and northern borders, giving you easy access to San Diego Bay and Coronado Island, roughly five miles away. That same Interstate serves as a gateway to nearby Pacific Ocean beaches.

Join your neighbors on the biking and hiking trails of Balboa Park, spend some time at the San Diego Zoo, or catch a film at the Fleet Science Center's IMAX Theater. When you want to feel the sand between your toes, head over to the Pacific Ocean side of Coronado Island to Breakers Beach or the Silver Strand State Beach. Dine at restaurants that line the major roadways of downtown San Diego or in one of the waterfront hotels. Locals love the lively Babcock and Story Bar, found in the historic Hotel del Coronado. Area shopping malls include Seaport Village, the Headquarters at Seaport, and the downtown Westfield Horton Plaza.

Learn More About Cortez

Education

College & Universities Distance

Walk: 4 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
Walk: 7 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 11 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.9 away
2.9 mi

El Cortez is within 4 minutes or 0.2 mile from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and San Diego City College.

Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

257 Students

AttendanceZone

3

Out of 10

Roosevelt International Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

761 Students

AttendanceZone

5

Out of 10

San Diego Science and Technology School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2,105 Students

AttendanceZone

5

Out of 10

San Diego Business

Public High School

Grades 9-12

550 Students

AttendanceZone

3

Out of 10

Lincoln Acres School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-6

467 Students

Nearby

3

Out of 10

City Tree Christian

Private School

Grades PK-8

170 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Montessori School Of San Diego

Private School

Grades PK-3

110 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include 5Th Avenue, located 0.3 mile from El Cortez.

Transit/Subway Distance

Walk: 6 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 14 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 3.8 away
3.8 mi
Drive: 20 mins drive / 15.4 away
15.4 mi
Drive: 29 mins drive / 22.6 away
22.6 mi
Drive: 32 mins drive / 26.2 away
26.2 mi
El Cortez is near San Diego International, located 3.2 miles or 7 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.2 away
3.2 mi
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
78
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from El Cortez.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.1 away
1.1 mi
Drive: 2 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
El Cortez has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Walk: 20 mins walk / 1.0 away
1.0 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Walk: 20 mins walk / 1.0 away
1.0 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.7 away
1.7 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.7 away
1.7 mi
El Cortez has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Maritime Museum of San Diego, Balboa Park, and The New Children's Museum.

Hospitals Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.0 away
2.0 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.3 away
2.3 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.8 away
2.8 mi
El Cortez has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is NMC San Diego which is 2.0 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.