---
listing_id: SD260015876
status: Active
price: 815000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1364
sqft_lot: 6200
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1949
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "551  Thorn Street"
city: Imperial Beach
state: CA
zip: 91932
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 32.580869
lng: -117.121259
days_on_market: 8
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Gretchen Vanipally"
list_office: "Allison James Estates & Homes"
list_agent_phone: "(760) 703-1400"
list_agent_license: 02042736
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-07-07
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Diego County | Imperial Beach | 91932 | 551 Thorn Street

551 Thorn Street, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

MLS: SD260015876 | Status: Active | Price: $815,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,364 6,200 1949

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD260015876
MLS Source San Diego MLS
Days on Site 8

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Family Room
Laundry Hookup - Electric, Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Garage
Cooling Other
Heating Electric, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Pool Other, Spa/Hot Tub

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Other, Garage: 1 Car(s)
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Gretchen Vanipally
Allison James Estates & Homes
License #: 02042736
Phone: (760) 703-1400

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Mar Vista Senior High School public 9-12 0.19 mi 5
San Diego County Special Education School public K-12 0.51 mi N/A
SBUSD Virtual Academy public K-6 0.55 mi N/A
Bayside Elementary School public K-6 0.71 mi 5
Vip Village Preschool public UG 0.74 mi N/A
Oneonta Elementary School public K-6 0.79 mi 4
Central Elementary School public K-6 0.89 mi 3
Mar Vista Academy public 7-8 1.51 mi 4
Emory Elementary School public K-6 1.72 mi 7
Teofilo Mendoza School public K-6 1.87 mi 3
Godfrey G. Berry Elementary School public K-6 1.99 mi 4
Southwest Senior High School public 9-12 2.41 mi 5
Sunnyslope Elementary School public K-6 2.45 mi 6
Launch Virtual Academy public 7-12 2.80 mi 5
Southwest Middle School public 7-8 2.80 mi 5
Harborside Elementary School public K-6 2.81 mi 5
Palomar High School public 7-12 3.26 mi 2
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary School public K-6 3.28 mi 8
Options Secondary School public 7-12 3.36 mi 6
Montgomery Senior High School public 9-12 3.36 mi 5

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1232 Walpen $782,000 4 2 1,575 Active
1063 Sea Glass $849,999 4 2/1 1,772 Active
761 Georgia $849,900 5 2/1 1,773 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 07, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Gretchen Vanipally, (760) 703-1400.