Cortez Blu

801 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101

Condo Building In Cortez

Units

67

Stories

20

Year Built

2006

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

Cortez Blu

Martinez + Cutri Corporation
Architect

68,000

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Cortez Blu, a striking 20-story condominium building, stands tall in the vibrant Downtown San Diego neighborhood. Completed in 2006, this modern high-rise features a distinctive curved top and a mix of glass and stone facade, making it a notable addition to the city's skyline. With 67 units, Cortez Blu offers a range of living spaces designed to cater to various lifestyles. The building's prominent circular structure on the roof and balconies that provide outdoor space for some units add to its unique architectural appeal.

Cortez Blu 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
  • Balcony
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Security System
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Gated
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Tub/Shower
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Key Fob Entry

Location

801 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: 2 mins walk / 0.1 away
0.1 mi
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.3 away
3.3 mi

Cortez Blu is within 2 minutes or 0.1 mile from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and San Diego City College.

Schools

San Diego Business

Public High School

Grades 9-12

550 Students

AttendanceZone

1

Out of 10

San Diego International Studies School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1181 Students

AttendanceZone

9

Out of 10

Lincoln Acres School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-6

423 Students

Nearby

5

Out of 10

City Tree Christian

Private School

Grades PK, K-8

217 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

Montessori School Of San Diego

Private School

Grades PK, K-3

120 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 Cortez Blu.

Transit/Subway Distance

Walk: 6 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Walk: 15 mins walk / 0.8 away
0.8 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 4.3 away
4.3 mi
Drive: 20 mins drive / 15.9 away
15.9 mi
Drive: 29 mins drive / 23.1 away
23.1 mi
Drive: 33 mins drive / 26.7 away
26.7 mi
Cortez Blu is near San Diego International, located 3.7 miles or 8 minutes away.

Airports Distance

San Diego International
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.7 away
3.7 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Cortez Blu.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Cortez Blu has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Balboa Park
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.4 away
1.4 mi
Friendship Garden
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.1 away
1.1 mi
The New Children's Museum
Walk: 20 mins walk / 1.0 away
1.0 mi
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.0 away
2.0 mi
Cortez Blu has 5 parks within 2.0 miles, including Balboa Park, Friendship Garden, and The New Children's Museum.

Hospitals Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.7 away
2.7 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 3.2 away
3.2 mi
Cortez Blu has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Naval Medical Center San Diego which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

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