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A 5-story mid-rise building on Cortez Hill
Aloft proves you don’t need forty stories to feel like you live above it all. Aloft is a 5-story condominium community at 889 Date Street on Cortez Hill, in Downtown San Diego’s 92101 zip code. Completed in 2007 by Oliver McMillan, its 168 homes sit a short walk from the Gaslamp Quarter, with a more relaxed, residential feel than the towers around it.
Aloft is made for people who love the energy of urban living but also want a quiet place to come home to. Cortez Hill delivers exactly that: tree-lined streets that stay calm after dark, sweeping city views, and the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village just a short walk down the hill. At home, residents share a pool and spa, a fitness center and a BBQ area, with a concierge and gated security looking after the building, and pets are welcome under the HOA’s rules.
Balboa Park is only minutes away, and the freeways are close for weekend escapes. With some of the more approachable dues in the area, Aloft works as well for first-time buyers as it does for longtime San Diegans. For buyers who want a real neighborhood feel close to everything, Aloft is an easy place to call home.
Street Address: 889 Date Street
HOA Fees: $620–$640/mo (2026 sales)
Storage: No
Pets: Yes
Pool: Yes
Spa: Yes
Year Built: 2007
Units: 168
Stories: 5
Guest Suites: No
Exercise: Yes
BBQ: Yes
Concierge: Yes
Security: gated community
Guest Parking: No
Lease Restrictions: 30-day minimum
Builder: Oliver McMillan
HOA Management Group: Action Property Management
HOA Phone Number: 949-450-0202 / 619-849-2010 - FD
Aloft condos for sale
Aloft market snapshot, October 2026
6 homes are for sale at Aloft, listed from $425,000 to $635,000.
Over the past 12 months, 7 homes sold at a median price of $442,000 ($675 per square foot), ranging from $415,000 to $610,000. The typical home sold in 25 days.
Based on MLS data compiled by The Neuman Team. Updated October 5, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Lifestyle in Aloft on Cortez Hill in San Diego
Is Aloft right for you?
Aloft suits buyers who would rather live in a smaller, lower-key building than a high-rise, the kind of place where neighbors get to know each other. With dues of $620–$640 a month, it’s also worth a close look for first-time buyers and investors watching monthly costs. Pets are welcome under the HOA’s rules, a plus for dog and cat owners. For anyone who wants quieter streets with the city center a short walk away, the location is a real draw.
What to weigh before you buy
Dues run $620–$640 a month (based on 2026 sales), covering the pool, spa, fitness center, BBQ area and common-area upkeep. There is no guest parking, so visitors use nearby street or public parking. The association is managed by Action Property Management.
Leases must be at least 30 days, so nightly rentals aren’t allowed, but monthly and longer rentals are.
Buying or selling at Aloft
The Neuman Team has represented buyers and sellers of Downtown San Diego condominiums since 1981, with more than 7,400 closed sales, and has been #1 in 92101 for homes sold since 2000. Contact us to see which homes at Aloft are available, or to find out what your unit could sell for today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Aloft allow pets?
Yes. Aloft allows pets. Owners and tenants must follow the HOA’s pet rules, so check the current policy for any limits on number, size or breed before you buy.
What are the HOA fees at Aloft?
HOA dues at Aloft run about $620–$640 per month, based on 2026 closed sales. Dues cover the pool, spa, fitness center, BBQ area, concierge and common-area upkeep. The association is managed by Action Property Management.
Can I rent out my Aloft condo?
Yes, with limits. Aloft requires a 30-day minimum lease, as California law allows condo associations to do, so nightly and weekly short-term rentals such as Airbnb aren’t allowed. Monthly and longer rentals are permitted under the HOA’s rules.
What amenities does Aloft have?
Aloft offers a pool, a spa, a fitness center, a BBQ area, a concierge and gated security. There is no guest parking.
Where is Aloft in Downtown San Diego?
Aloft is at 889 Date Street on Cortez Hill. The 5-story mid-rise building of 168 homes was completed by Oliver McMillan in 2007.