Real estate eye candy: A $2.5M penthouse at El Cortez
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Your next rooftop happy hour could be at home … if you have a few million dollars lying around.
The big picture: A penthouse in downtown's historic El Cortez building is on the market for $2.5 million, with a private terrace and panoramic views of the skyline and bay.
Zoom in: The 2,000-square-foot condo at 702 Ash St. has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an elevator that opens directly into the residence.
- Inside, dark exposed ceilings, tall windows and a white fireplace give an industrial loft feeling mixed with old-school glamour.
- Outside, you have a private terrace with a grilling area and beautiful 360-degree views.
The intrigue: The third bedroom and its full bathroom are across the hall from the main residence.
Flashback: El Cortez opened on Thanksgiving in 1927 and was once San Diego's tallest building.
- It used to be a hotel rumored to have hosted Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
- It was converted to condos in the early 2000s.
Yes, but: Even if you can afford the steep price, you also need to factor in $1,512 a month in HOA fees.
Listing info: Jenna Daley and Mia Tidwell with Compass.
