Pending

$815,000

551 Thorn St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

3beds

1,364sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1949

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$830,900 Zestimate^®

$598/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Incredible opportunity to own a home within walking distance of the beach while being tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac. This 3-bed, 2-bath home is quintessential Imperial Beach living and is hitting the market for the first time in nearly 30 years. Set on a flat .14-acre lot with potential for expansion, this is your chance to create your dream beach home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Wall/Gravity

Cooling

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Washer, Water Filtration
Laundry: Electric, Gas

Features

Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: FP in Family Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,364
Total interior livable area: 1,364 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Attached
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: 1 Story
Pool features: N/K
Spa features: Above Ground
Fencing: Full

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 6253132000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood/Stucco
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1949

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water: Meter on Property

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IMPERIAL BEACH

Location

Region: Imperial Beach

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $598/sqft
Tax assessed value: $218,216
Annual tax amount: $3,467
Date on market: 7/5/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Estimated market value

$830,900

$789,000 - $872,000

$3,929/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/13/2026	Pending sale	$815,000$598/sqft
Source: SDMLS #260015876 Report a problem
7/5/2026	Listed for sale	$815,000+508.2%$598/sqft
Source: SDMLS #260015876 Report a problem
5/12/1997	Sold	$134,000$98/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,467 +1.2%	$218,216 +2%
2024	$3,427 +6%	$213,939 +2%
2023	$3,233 -2.2%	$209,745 +2%
2022	$3,306 +5.4%	$205,634 +2%
2021	$3,136 +6.6%	$201,602 +1%
2020	$2,942 +34.2%	$199,536 +2%
2019	$2,192 -22.6%	$195,624 +2%
2018	$2,834 +0.1%	$191,789 +2%
2017	$2,829 +9.6%	$188,029 +2%
2016	$2,581 +0.3%	$184,343 +1.5%
2015	$2,573 +2.8%	$181,575 +2%
2014	$2,503	$178,019 +0.5%
2013	--	$177,215 +2%
2012	--	$173,741 +2%
2011	--	$170,335 +0.8%
2010	--	$169,063 -0.2%
2009	--	$169,466 +2%
2008	--	$166,144 +2%
2007	--	$162,887 +2%
2006	--	$159,694 +2%
2005	--	$156,563 +2%
2004	--	$153,494 +1.9%
2003	--	$150,682 +2%
2002	--	$147,728 +2%
2001	--	$144,833

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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