Sapphire Tower Condos for Sale in the Columbia District

A 32-story tower in the Columbia District

Sapphire Tower brings a quiet, polished kind of luxury to the Columbia district. Sapphire Tower is a 32-story luxury condominium tower in Downtown San Diego’s Columbia district (92101), completed in 2008 by Centurion/Avion Development. With only 97 residences spread across 32 floors, it’s one of downtown’s lowest-density high-rises, a few blocks from the bay and Santa Fe Depot.

That low density is the whole point. Homes are offered in three collections, the Cosmopolitan Series, the Sapphire Series and the Penthouse Series, and are wrapped in floor-to-ceiling blue glass with dual-glazed windows that keep city sound outside. Ten-foot ceilings let the light pour in, and west-facing homes look out over San Diego Bay toward the Pacific. Downstairs, a concierge and gated security look after the building, and residents share a pool, spa, fitness center and BBQ area.

From the Columbia district, the Embarcadero, Little Italy’s restaurants and Broadway’s offices are all within an easy walk, and Santa Fe Depot puts the trolley, Coaster and Amtrak close at hand. For buyers who want high-rise living with the city at their feet and fewer neighbors in the elevator, Sapphire Tower is well worth a look.

HOA Fees: $1,700–$2,070/mo (2026 data)
Storage: Yes
Pets: 2
Pool: yes
Spa: yes
Year Built: 2008
Units: 97
Stories: 32
Guest Suites: No
Exercise: yes
BBQ: yes
Concierge: Yes
Security: Gated community
Guest Parking: No
Lease Restrictions: 30-day minimum
Builder: Centurion/Avion Development
HOA Management Group: Action Property Management
HOA Phone Number: 619-237-8079 manag 619-269-1058

Sapphire Tower condos for sale

Sapphire Tower market snapshot, October 2026

4 homes are for sale at Sapphire Tower, listed from $675,000 to $3,690,000, and 2 are in escrow.

Over the past 12 months, 3 homes sold at a median price of $1,820,000 ($973 per square foot), ranging from $360,000 to $2,900,000. The typical home sold in 54 days.

Based on MLS data compiled by The Neuman Team. Updated October 5, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Floor plans at Sapphire Tower

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Lifestyle in Sapphire Tower

Is Sapphire Tower right for you?

Sapphire Tower is a natural fit for buyers who want full-service high-rise living: a concierge and gated security look after the building, and residents share the pool, spa, fitness center and BBQ area without leaving home. Pet owners will appreciate the policy, which allows up to two pets per unit. For anyone who wants the bay close by and the car parked most days, the location speaks for itself.

What to weigh before you buy

Dues run $1,700–$2,070 a month (based on 2026 sales and listings), 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 Sapphire Tower

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 Sapphire Tower are available, or to find out what your unit could sell for today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sapphire Tower allow pets?

Yes. Sapphire Tower allows up to two pets per unit. Check the HOA’s current rules before you buy, as policies can change.

What are the HOA fees at Sapphire Tower?

HOA dues at Sapphire Tower run about $1,700–$2,070 per month, based on 2026 sales and listings. 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 Sapphire Tower condo?

Yes, with limits. Sapphire Tower 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 Sapphire Tower have?

Sapphire Tower offers a pool, a spa, a fitness center, a BBQ area, a concierge and gated security. Homes include storage. There is no guest parking.

Where is Sapphire Tower in Downtown San Diego?

Sapphire Tower is in the Columbia district. The 32-story tower of 97 homes was completed by Centurion/Avion Development in 2008.