Imperial Beach Homes under $1.25 million

Welcome to Imperial Beach, California – a hidden gem nestled in the sun-kissed landscapes of San Diego County. Known for its stunning coastline and laid-back vibe, Imperial Beach offers residents a unique blend of beach town charm and urban convenience. With the Pacific Ocean as your backyard, this vibrant community boasts miles of pristine sandy shores, perfect for sunbathing, surfing, and beachcombing.

As you stroll through the friendly streets of Imperial Beach, you'll discover a delightful mix of local eateries, boutique shops, and recreational parks. The iconic Imperial Beach Pier, a favorite spot for fishing and sunset watching, adds to the town’s allure. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or someone who appreciates the arts, the city hosts a range of events and festivals throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community.

For those seeking a home in this coastal paradise, you'll be pleased to know that there are fantastic options available under $1.25 million. The real estate market in Imperial Beach features a variety of properties, from charming beach cottages to modern townhomes, all designed to provide a comfortable lifestyle in a picturesque setting. With a diverse selection of homes, you can find the perfect abode that suits your style and budget, allowing you to enjoy the coastal lifestyle without breaking the bank.

In Imperial Beach, every day feels like a vacation. Embrace the opportunity to live in this beautiful city where the ocean breeze meets vibrant community life. Your dream home awaits!

Newest Imperial Beach Homes under $1.25 million

$1,199,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024814SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Beach across the street!Your own private two-car garage. Low HOA fees - with major improvements already completed and paid for. 725 Seacoast combines ocean views, beautifully remodeled interiors, and inviting outdoor spaces in an intimate ten-townhome community with vacation-rental flexibility, subject to city and HOA requirements. Over the past several years, the community has invested substantially in foundation and structural repairs, termite tenting, exterior siding work, and painting. These significant projects are complete and fully paid for - an important advantage for buyers considering a coastal home. Live here full time, enjoy your own beach getaway, or combine personal enjoyment with vacation renting. Beach across the street!Your own private two-car garage. Low HOA fees - with major improvements already completed and paid for. 725 Seacoast combines ocean views, beautifully remodeled interiors, and inviting outdoor spaces in an intimate ten-townhome community with vacation-rental flexibility, subject to city and HOA requirements. Over the past several years, the community has invested substantially in foundation and structural repairs, termite tenting, exterior siding work, and painting. These significant projects are complete and fully paid for - an important advantage for buyers considering a coastal home. Live here full time, enjoy your own beach getaway, or combine personal enjoyment with vacation renting.

725 Seacoast Drive, Imperial Beach

$399,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024805SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Best Value at the Beach! Renovated 1st floor corner 2 bed, 2 full bath condo with in-unit washer/dryer and private garage. Upgrades include a renovated and reconfigured kitchen with open layout, new bathrooms, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, and recessed lighting. The easy to access ground floor unit maximizes natural light throughout, with bay windows in the primary bedroom and nearly a full wall of windows in the living and dining rooms. The primary bedroom offers a spacious ensuite full bathroom and large closet. The stacked washer and dryer and the hall bath are thoughtfully tucked away in the hallway for added convenience. Located a few steps away is a private one-car garage, along with a separate assigned parking space. Holly Manor is a VA approved complex and features secure access and a well-maintained, shaded community yard with seating area. Ideally situated west of 13th Street, the complex offers excellent walkability and bikeability to Naval Outlying Field IB, San Diego Bay, and the beach. Coronado, freeways, downtown San Diego, multiple Navy bases, and Chula Vista are easily accessible by car or bicycle via the Bayshore Bikeway and dedicated bike lanes. If you’re looking for one of the best values west of I-5, you won’t want to miss 1284 Holly.

1274 Holly Ave., Imperial Beach

$849,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024432SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Bask in coastal breezes and wide open skies at this exceptionally maintained single-level Imperial Beach residence, featuring over $150,000 in quality upgrades. Tucked steps from the quiet walking trails of the Tijuana Estuary and just minutes from the IB Pier, this home delivers the ultimate coastal lifestyle. Natural light fills an intuitive floor plan anchored by a thoughtfully updated galley kitchen complete with granite counters, broad prep space, and a multi-burner gas range. An expanded living area extends your interior footprint, creating a warm, flexible environment for dynamic entertaining or quiet solitude. Personal comfort continues into the primary suite, where a private sliding glass door provides immediate outdoor access and a fully modified zero-step walk-in shower delivers effortless daily accessibility. Outside, a covered stamped concrete patio transitions into clean artificial turf, creating an inviting, low-maintenance courtyard framed by a sturdy detached storage shed for recreational gear. Grounded in an established neighborhood setting, this home puts sunset walks, coastal bird-watching, and beachside living directly at your doorstep.

857 Holly Ave, Imperial Beach

$1,245,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024358SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Own a piece of paradise at the prestigious Imperial Beach Club! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom oceanfront condo offers 1,211 sq ft of coastal living and short-term vacation rental potential, making it an exceptional opportunity for investors, second-home buyers, or anyone looking to enjoy their own beachside getaway while generating rental income. Wake up to the sound of the waves and enjoy breathtaking ocean views from the living room, bedroom, or oversized private patio—the perfect setting for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, and even 4th of July fireworks right from home. Looking for a vacation rental property near the beach? This is an opportunity worth exploring. The gated Imperial Beach Club community offers resort-style amenities, including a sparkling pool, spa/hot tub, BBQ area, and fitness room. Whether you're searching for an income-producing coastal investment, a weekend retreat, or a place to enjoy the Southern California beach lifestyle, this oceanfront condo delivers an incredible combination of location, lifestyle, and investment potential. Short-term rental eligibility makes this a standout opportunity in Imperial Beach!

714 Seacoast Unit 104, Imperial Beach

152 Evergreen Ave Unit 4, Imperial Beach

$725,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024301SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Coastal living just steps from the beach! Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath top-floor condo in the heart of Imperial Beach, offering the perfect blend of modern comfort and laid-back beach living. With no neighbors above, this bright and private residence features vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, new dual-pane windows, recessed lighting and white oak-style LVP flooring throughout. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and modern cabinetry, while both bathrooms have been fully remodeled with new vanities, fixtures and contemporary finishes. Enjoy the convenience of a new full-size in-unit washer and dryer, two secured garage parking spaces and a dedicated storage shed. Step outside to your private patio and enjoy a peek ocean view and refreshing coastal breezes. The community also offers a pool, BBQ and fire pit area, all with low HOA fees. Located just a half block from the beach and close to the Imperial Beach Pier, restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and coastal trails. Coronado and the Silver Strand are just minutes away. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, second home or lock-and-leave beach retreat, this turnkey condo makes it easy to enjoy the best of the Southern California coastal lifestyle.

152 Evergreen Ave Unit 4, Imperial Beach

$989,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024254SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to California Street in the highly sought-after Seaside Point community, one of Imperial Beach’s most desirable coastal neighborhoods. Just 4 blocks from the beach and 2 blocks from scenic walking trails, offering a peaceful setting for walking, biking, birdwatching, and enjoying the surrounding coastal habitat. This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the quintessential Southern California lifestyle. Offered at $989,000, this move-in-ready home combines extensive upgrades, inviting indoor-outdoor living, and a private backyard pool, that's an impressive 9ft deep at the deep end, in an exceptional coastal location. The bright, open floor plan flows into a backyard designed for year-round enjoyment, featuring a resurfaced Primera Stone pool, full-length covered patio, and new 10-foot storage shed. The remodeled kitchen features recycled glass quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Luxury vinyl plank flooring, premium StainMaster carpet, recessed lighting, upgraded interior doors, and a finished garage with new epoxy flooring add style and function. Major recent improvements include new dual-pane windows, a new roof, and a new high-efficiency water heater. Low-maintenance landscaping features mature tropical plants, succulents, decorative rock, decomposed granite, and artificial turf. Enjoy coastal breezes and convenient access to the beach, parks, shopping, dining, schools, military installations, and the nearby Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve.

1431 California Steet, Imperial Beach

$470,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024018SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

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 Unit 5, Imperial Beach

$825,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260023859SD 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 ⋅ 260023716SD 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 Avenue, Imperial Beach

$999,000

260023374SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

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!

1211 9th St, Imperial Beach

$399,000

1 Baths ⋅ 260023162SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Coastal living at its best! This bright and inviting studio is just steps from the Imperial Beach Pier, sandy beaches, shops, restaurants, and parks. Enjoy ocean breezes and natural light throughout the day. Features include granite countertops, travertine tile flooring, built-in washer and dryer, and a Murphy bed with a retractable privacy wall for flexible living. The Brigantine is right around the corner for dining and happy hour. Whether you're looking for a beach getaway, investment property, or affordable coastal home, this charming studio offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and location. MUST SEE!!

124 Elder Unit D, Imperial Beach

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