Just blocks from the beach, this unique R-2 zoned Imperial Beach property offers two separate homes on one lot with excellent flexibility and income potential. The main residence features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a formal dining room. The rear home includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, a half bathroom downstairs, a private entrance, its own electric meter, and separate trash service. Recent improvements and fresh exterior paint make the property move-in ready. A detached two-car garage may offer potential for conversion into a third unit, subject to city approval. The long driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles or an RV, while convenient alley access adds even more functionality. Ideal for multigenerational living, rental income, or future development, this versatile property is close to the beach, restaurants, shopping, and everything Imperial Beach has to offer.
Pending
Listed by: eXp Realty of Southern Calif. • Jeffrey Dillon • Contact: 601-502-4693
$1,250,000
246 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
5beds
2,138sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$1,219,400 Zestimate®
$585/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 48 days
- 335
- 10
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey Dillon DRE #02238571 601-502-4693,
eXp Realty of Southern Calif.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2605471
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,138 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front Door
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 6252830600
- Zoning: R-3:RESTRICTED MULTIPLE
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Imperial Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $585/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,948
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$1,219,400
$1.16M - $1.28M
$4,995/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$585/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$585/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listing removed | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $3,800-5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,000+11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listing removed | $3,600$2/sqft |
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| 7/13/2025 | Price change | $3,600-10%$2/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $4,000-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Price change | $4,500-6.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $4,800+6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Price change | $4,500+7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,200+5%$2/sqft |
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| 7/22/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,000+5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 5/14/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,800$2/sqft |
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| 3/19/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/11/2024 | Price change | $3,800-5%$2/sqft |
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| 2/28/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,000+14.4%$2/sqft |
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| 11/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/12/2023 | Price change | $3,495-5.4%$2/sqft |
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| 9/9/2023 | Price change | $3,695-2.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/22/2023 | Price change | $3,795-2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/7/2023 | Price change | $3,900-9.3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,300$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $186,948 +2% |
| 2025 | $3,037 +12.1% | $183,284 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,709 -2.2% | $179,691 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,770 +5% | $176,168 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,638 +1% | $172,715 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,612 +3.9% | $169,329 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,513 +37.5% | $167,594 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,828 -23.6% | $164,309 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,393 -1.7% | $161,088 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,434 -2.6% | $157,931 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,498 -3.4% | $154,835 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,585 +6.5% | $152,510 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,426 | $149,523 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $148,848 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $145,931 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $143,070 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $142,001 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $142,339 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $139,549 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $136,814 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $134,132 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $131,503 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $128,926 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $126,564 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $124,084 +73.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $71,652 |
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