Imperial Beach Homes under $1.5 million

Welcome to Imperial Beach, California – a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant San Diego County. Known for its stunning coastal views and laid-back atmosphere, Imperial Beach offers the perfect blend of beachside living and urban convenience. With miles of pristine sandy shores, this charming city is a haven for surfers, sunbathers, and nature lovers alike. The iconic Imperial Beach Pier stretches out into the Pacific Ocean, providing a picturesque backdrop for leisurely strolls and breathtaking sunsets.

What makes Imperial Beach even more enticing is its diverse real estate market, particularly for those seeking homes under $1.5 million. Here, you can find a variety of properties that cater to all lifestyles, from cozy beach cottages to modern family homes. The community is characterized by a welcoming vibe, where friendly neighbors and local businesses create a warm atmosphere. Enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities, including trendy cafes, boutique shops, and delicious seafood restaurants, all just a stone's throw away.

Families will appreciate the excellent schools and parks that enhance the community spirit, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, perfect for hiking and birdwatching. Whether you’re looking for a permanent residence or a vacation getaway, Imperial Beach offers an ideal coastal lifestyle without the hefty price tag. Discover your dream home in this idyllic seaside town and experience all that Imperial Beach has to offer!

Newest Imperial Beach Homes under $1.5 million

$1,399,000

6 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260024122 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ N/A BLDG.

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235-41 Daisy Ave, Imperial Beach

$470,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024018 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Sea Breeze Gardens BLDG.

Fully renovated 2-bed,󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 1-bath condo with 794 square feet, featuring a bright open layout, electric fireplace, and a sleek kitchen with an island that seats four. Bedrooms and bathroom are clean and updated. Includes a dedicated rear parking space, all just minutes from the beach, local shops, and dining.

1328 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach

$825,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260023859 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Located in the󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 Highly Desirable Neighborhood of Dolphin Bay, Imperial Beach, sits a Unique Opportunity to Owner Occupy while Building your Investment Portfolio. Great Development Opportunity. Zoned R-3000, on a 6,924 sq ft lot, with a variety of potential uses. Previously operated as a rental SFR, this entry level investment is ideal for an Owner Occupant or a creative investor building equity. Remodel and live/rent in front house with the opportunity to build additional units or ADUs. Come Build Your Dream Home Here in Imperial Beach

535 12th St, Imperial Beach

$1,100,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260023716 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Located just a󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 few blocks from Seacoast Avenue in Imperial Beach, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on a corner lot with a spacious lawn, sprawling front porch, pool and spa. Inside, you'll find tile and original hardwood floors, an upgraded kitchen and downstairs guest bathroom, dual-pane windows, and mini-splits throughout. Upstairs, a separate private entrance leads to a studio-style space with an attached bathroom and wall AC, offering potential for rental use, extended family, office, or guests. The home also feature a finished garage with epoxy flooring, a driveway with two additional parking spaces, and additional side yard for storage. Conveniently located near local schools, restaurants, shops, and the beach, this home offers plenty of possibilities in a coastal community.

302 Calla Ave, Imperial Beach

$999,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260023374 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Imperial Beach BLDG.

Three-unit income property󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 in Imperial Beach. The vacant front house is a 3BR/1.5BA with hardwood floors, dual pane windows, an attached garage with laundry hookups, and front and back yards. Two 1BR/1BA units in the rear building have their own alley access and off-street parking, both occupied by long-term tenants, providing in-place income with room to bring rents to market. All three units are separately metered for gas and electric, with tenants paying those utilities; owner covers water and trash. Walk to La Posta Market, the post office, and restaurants along IB Blvd, with Montessori Learning Academy a block away and bike lanes running straight to the pier and beach. Live in the front house and let the rear units help with the mortgage, or hold it as a steady rental. Buyer to verify all information.

1147-1151 Florence, Imperial Beach

$849,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2607203 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 1211󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 9th St in Imperial Beach! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfort, functionality, and coastal lifestyle living just blocks from the beach. Featuring a spacious primary suite and a 1-car garage, the home is designed for easy living and indoor-outdoor enjoyment. French doors from two separate rooms open to the backyard, creating a bright, airy feel and seamless access to outdoor space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A fantastic opportunity to own near the coast while enjoying the comfort of a well-laid-out home! Welcome to 1211 9th St in Imperial Beach! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfort, functionality, and coastal lifestyle living just blocks from the beach. Featuring a spacious primary suite and a 1-car garage, the home is designed for easy living and indoor-outdoor enjoyment. French doors from two separate rooms open to the backyard, creating a bright, airy feel and seamless access to outdoor space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A fantastic opportunity to own near the coast while enjoying the comfort of a well-laid-out home!

1211 9th St, Imperial Beach

$399,000

1 Baths ⋅ 260023162 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ The Breeze BLDG.

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124 Eler Unit D, Imperial Beach

$699,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260023148 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Holly BLDG.

NO HOA FEES,󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE & AC!!! Built in 2015. Perfect for a first-time buyer or investor who is looking for a stepping stone that is low maintenance. This move in ready townhome offers the ideal blend of space, functionality, and affordability! As you walk in, you’re welcomed by high ceilings and an open living area that feels bright and inviting. There is a convenient half bath on the main level along with direct access to an oversized two car garage PLUS two parking spots out front along the fence. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops and ample seating space. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms with high ceilings and brand new carpet throughout, along with a dedicated laundry closet for added convenience. The primary suite includes a full bathroom and walk in closet. The two additional bedrooms are connected by a well designed Jack and Jill full bathroom, making it a great setup for guests, roommates, or a home office. All of this in a well located Imperial Beach community, just minutes from the coast, local shops, dining, bases and the 5. A clean, turnkey home that is ready for its next owner.

1329 Holly Ave, Imperial Beach

$1,025,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2607061 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Beautifully renovated coastal󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 property located close to the beach! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers a comfortable and functional floor plan featuring a spacious family room, updated kitchen, and dedicated laundry room. Recent upgrades include central air conditioning, a tankless water heater, and new refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. The property also features an attached 2-car garage and a private backyard complete with a built-in swimming pool, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of being close to both an elementary school and a high school, along with the lifestyle and appeal of living near the coast. New landscaping adds to the home's fresh and welcoming outdoor appeal. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy coastal living with modern updates and excellent amenities. Beautifully renovated coastal property located close to the beach! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers a comfortable and functional floor plan featuring a spacious family room, updated kitchen, and dedicated laundry room. Recent upgrades include central air conditioning, a tankless water heater, and new refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. The property also features an attached 2-car garage and a private backyard complete with a built-in swimming pool, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of being close to both an elementary school and a high school, along with the lifestyle and appeal of living near the coast. New landscaping adds to the home's fresh and welcoming outdoor appeal. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy coastal living with modern updates and excellent amenities.

734 Carolina St, Imperial Beach

$1,299,500

7 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 260022807 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This unique coastal󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 compound features two fully detached, beautifully upgraded homes on a single lot, providing a turnkey solution for those seeking a multi-generational setup, or a great investment property. The front residence, 1012 11th St., is a spacious and very tasteful 4 bed 3 bath home with approx. 2,420 Sqft. The home greets you with graceful arched balconies, private and welcoming front yard and an expansive, open-concept floor plan. 1st floor features include fireplace, laminate wood plank flooring, newly updated kitchen, plus full bath designed for effortless entertaining , upstairs features 4 very spacious BR and 2 full baths. Nice patio in back with seating area and BBQ area, plus a two-car garage and additional driveway parking. 1016 11th st. is tucked away with private alley access, the detached rear home offers 3 beds, 2 baths, approx. 1,180 Sqft. It features luxury vinyl plank flooring and a sleek, modern kitchen. It includes an attached single garage plus dedicated parking for three additional vehicles—a rare find in a beach community. Whether you're looking to live in one and lease the other or maximize the potential of both, this property delivers. You’re positioned perfectly to enjoy the best of the Imperial Beach lifestyle: the shoreline, the bay, the Bayshore Bikeway, and a vibrant local scene of dining and shopping are all just a quick trip away. Live in one and rent the other or use it as a family compound. It offers many great options and is priced to sell.

1012-16 11th St, Imperial Beach

$1,299,500

7 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 260022808 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Imperial Beach BLDG.

1012-16 11th St, Imperial Beach

$750,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2607002 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

SELLER OFFERING 2-1󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 RATE BUYDOWN WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Heres an opportunity to make homeownership in Imperial Beach more affordable while getting a move-in-ready home with outdoor space, plenty of parking, and future potential. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features an updated kitchen, newer flooring, dual-pane windows, and a bright, comfortable layout. Outside, youll find a spacious yard, alley access, and a long driveway with room for multiple vehicles, RV or boat parking. The seller also has blueprints available for a proposed 1-bedroom ADU, offering additional possibilities for the property. Just a few houses from the Bayshore Bikeway and minutes from the beach, Imperial Beach Pier, shopping and dining, this home puts you close to everything that makes the IB lifestyle so special. With the right offer, the seller is willing to contribute toward a 2-1 interest rate buydown to help reduce the buyers initial monthly payments. Ask your agent for details and come see the possibilities at 577 Florence St! SELLER OFFERING 2-1 RATE BUYDOWN WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER! Heres an opportunity to make homeownership in Imperial Beach more affordable while getting a move-in-ready home with outdoor space, plenty of parking, and future potential. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home features an updated kitchen, newer flooring, dual-pane windows, and a bright, comfortable layout. Outside, youll find a spacious yard, alley access, and a long driveway with room for multiple vehicles, RV or boat parking. The seller also has blueprints available for a proposed 1-bedroom ADU, offering additional possibilities for the property. Just a few houses from the Bayshore Bikeway and minutes from the beach, Imperial Beach Pier, shopping and dining, this home puts you close to everything that makes the IB lifestyle so special. With the right offer, the seller is willing to contribute toward a 2-1 interest rate buydown to help reduce the buyers initial monthly payments. Ask your agent for details and come see the possibilities at 577 Florence St!

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