Imperial Beach Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to Imperial Beach, California—a hidden gem nestled along the stunning coastline of San Diego County. Known for its laid-back vibe, picturesque sandy beaches, and friendly community, Imperial Beach offers a unique blend of coastal charm and urban convenience. With a rich history and vibrant local culture, the city is perfect for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle infused with outdoor adventure. Enjoy the breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific, explore the scenic trails of the nearby Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, or savor fresh seafood at local eateries.

When it comes to real estate, Imperial Beach features a diverse array of homes, including the highly sought-after one-level stories. These single-story homes are perfect for families, retirees, or anyone looking to enjoy easy living without the hassle of stairs. Imagine waking up in a spacious, sunlit home that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, with private patios and yards ideal for entertaining or simply soaking up the California sun.

One-level homes in Imperial Beach often boast modern amenities, open floor plans, and proximity to the beach, making them an attractive option for those who appreciate convenience and comfort. With the ocean just a stone’s throw away, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy beach walks, surfing, and a vibrant community atmosphere right at your doorstep.

Whether you’re searching for your forever home or a serene vacation retreat, Imperial Beach offers a unique lifestyle that combines the best of coastal living with the warmth of a close-knit community. Explore the possibilities of one-level homes in this enchanting city, and discover your own slice of paradise by the sea!

Newest Imperial Beach Homes with One Level Stories

$1,450,000

260022395SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Rare Coastal Duplex Opportunity – One Block from the Beach & Imperial Beach Pier! This spacious duplex offers a rare combination of ocean views, flexible living options, and long-term value. Featuring two single-level residences, the property is well suited for an owner-occupant, multi-generational living, a second home, or buyers seeking income potential. Unit A features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a separate dining room, updated kitchen and baths, and newer vinyl plank flooring. Unit B offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, new interior paint, updated kitchen and baths, newer vinyl plank flooring, generous living areas, an ocean-view Juliet balcony, and a wraparound balcony off the primary bedroom. A bonus California room provides additional space for a home office, fitness area, art studio, or creative retreat. Per tax records, the property offers 3,181 sq. ft. of total living space on a 4,758 sq. ft. lot. Each residence includes its own private 2-car garage, washer and dryer, and separate gas and water meters. Recent improvements include updated electrical sub-panels and Section 1 Pest Clearance. Surrounded by mature landscaping and with no HOA, the property offers added flexibility without monthly association fees. Enjoy being steps from the beach and within easy walking distance of the pier, restaurants, cafés, shops, and entertainment. Live in one and rent the other, accommodate extended family, enjoy it as a coastal retreat, or create an ownership strategy that fits your needs. VA approved.

190 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach

$719,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2606913 MLS ⋅ Active Status

VA-APPROVED CONDO JUST ONE BLOCK FROM THE BEACH! Welcome to coastal living in the heart of Imperial Beach. This desirable SINGLE-LEVEL, 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH CORNER UNIT offers the perfect combination of LOCATION, LIFESTYLE, and INVESTMENT POTENTIAL. Step inside to a bright, OPEN FLOOR PLAN featuring WOOD-PLANK TILE FLOORING, RECESSED LIGHTING, and an inviting coastal feel throughout. The UPDATED KITCHEN features STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and opens seamlessly to the dining and living areas, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, TWO UPDATED FULL BATHROOMS, NEW AIR CONDITIONING, and a COVERED PRIVATE PATIO overlooking the nearby park where you can enjoy OCEAN BREEZES and beautiful SUNSET VIEWS. Additional highlights include TWO ASSIGNED PARKING SPACES, including ONE COVERED, GATED PARKING SPACE, plus the convenience of a VA-APPROVED COMMUNITY. This property also offers an ESTABLISHED RENTAL HISTORY, having generated Airbnb revenue for four consecutive years, providing an exciting opportunity for buyers looking for a PRIMARY RESIDENCE, SECOND HOME, or INVESTMENT PROPERTY, subject to applicable HOA rules, local regulations, and permitting requirements. LOCATION IS EVERYTHING! Enjoy being JUST ONE BLOCK FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN and close to the IB PIER, BEACHES, WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS, RESTAURANTS, BREWERIES, FARMERS MARKETS, and everything the Imperial Beach lifestyle has to offer. BEACH LOCATION, SINGLE-LEVEL LIVING, CORNER UNIT, VA APPROVED, TWO PARKING SPACES, AND PROVEN RENTAL HISTORY — this is a coastal opportunity you don't want to miss!

207 Elkwood Avenue, Imperial Beach

$765,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2606903 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Here's a great opportunity to buy into a fantastic neighborhood in Imperial Beach. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a corner lot and has tons of potential to make it your forever home. Featuring a user-friendly open layout, and a large bonus room that's perfect for an additional bedroom, play room or perhaps workout room. Outside, there's plenty of yard space and options for gardens, RV parking or play areas, as well as an oversized driveway. Don't miss out on this one!

1402 10th Street, Imperial Beach

$499,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260022125SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to 530 11th St in Imperial Beach, a beautifully updated coastal cottage offering move-in-ready living just minutes from the beach, Bayshore Bikeway, IB Pier, Dunes Park, Palm Avenue dining and shopping, and the waterfront. Inside, warm wood flooring, abundant natural light, and a flexible floor plan create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The home has been extensively improved over the years, including a full renovation in 2018 with dual-pane windows, updated stucco, electrical, plumbing and gas lines, ductless A/C and heat pump systems, solar tubes, tankless water heater, whole-house water filtration, seamless gutters, and updated entry features. Additional improvements include a newer roof, remodeled bathroom, custom closets, refreshed interior and exterior paint, updated landscaping and fencing, and newer washer and dryer. Outdoor living is a standout, with a private fenced yard, covered front patio, spacious rear deck, pergola, and a detached finished shed ideal for an office, studio, hobby room, or storage. The property also offers RV/boat hookups with 30-amp service, sewer dump, and hot and cold water access. A great opportunity to enjoy the relaxed Imperial Beach lifestyle with thoughtful upgrades, flexible space, and convenient access to the coast.

530 11th St, Imperial Beach

$899,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ PTP2606842 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Beautifully remodeled 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, taken down to the studs and expanded by approximately 650+ square feet. The home features two primary suites, an enormous great room, brand-new electrical and plumbing, dual-pane windows, vinyl flooring, a remodeled kitchen with marble countertops, remodeled bathrooms, and new doors, trim, fixtures, and finishes throughout. Major systems include a new asphalt shingle roof, 2024 forced-air heating and AC system, and electric water heater. The exterior features new stucco, siding, and paint, while the spacious front yard offers a standalone patio cover, landscaping, irrigation, and plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. A private driveway provides 3 off-street parking spaces, plus additional street parking. Located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood just 7 minutes from Imperial Beach and close to schools, shopping, restaurants, Plaza de las Americas, The Bayshore Bikeway, downtown San Diego, Coronado, the airport, and CBX. This home offers an excellent combination of modern upgrades, space, and convenience.

558 11th St, Imperial Beach

$879,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260021843SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Tucked into one of Imperial Beach's best nooks, this home delivers where it counts. Original hardwood floors run throughout, and a layout that gives you real room to live and grow into. It's been freshly painted inside and out, with thoughtful updates along the way- the roof replaced in 2020, new water heater, and more. Kitchen is outfitted with stainless appliances and granite counter tops. The primary suite is a true retreat, with its own bathroom and a walk-in closet. French doors open to a patio that overlooks the backyard. Newer central air (2018) keeps the whole place comfortable year-round. The yard is fully fenced and genuinely usable: real grass, raised beds, and a chicken coop already in place. Home features mature fruit trees, and updated landscaping front and back. You're minutes from the sand, the pier, Seacoast Drive, and the restaurants and shops that give IB its character, with easy access to the 5 and quick trips to Coronado, downtown, and everything else San Diego County has to offer.

1238 Delaware St, Imperial Beach

$845,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2606752 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Take a Look at This Beauty! The trustee has spent the time and money to present his family home with the respect it deserves. From top to bottom the home has been refitted with new windows, HVAC, doors, floors, kitchen and baths just to name a few. So much to share and the pictures will help with that. Fresh sod with automated sprinklers in front and a large, manicured canvas in the back. Side gate allows space for boat or RV parking. A new water heater is being installed into the spacious two car garage with new door and opener. The estuary is a couple of blocks away, the beachfront with dining and entertainment is a short walk, bike ride or minutes in the golf cart. Tucked away from IB Blvd yet close to NALF, Silver Strand Training Campus and Amphib Base Coronado, a few of the pictures were virtually staged.

703 Hemlock Avenue, Imperial Beach

$450,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PTP2606629 MLS ⋅ Active Status

1st Open House, 9/6, 11:am-1:pm. Sun-filled living at Imperial Palms Condos! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom unit still feels brand new, built in 2004 and move-in ready. Step out onto the oversized balcony spanning the entire width of the home and take in ocean breezes with views clear to Mexico. Location doesn't get much better: about 12 blocks to the beach and walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. Inside, you'll find matching stainless steel appliances, granite counters throughout the kitchen and bathroom, ceramic tile in the kitchen and bedrooms, and luxury vinyl flooring in the living room and hallway. Crown molding adds a polished touch to this bright, spacious condo, one of only ten residences in the building. Dual glazed vinyl windows and sliding-glass doors keep things quiet and efficient. Parking includes one assigned spot in the underground garage, plus free additional spaces with alley access, first come, first served. Gated and quaint, this community offers the peace of mind you're looking for.

1085 12th St Unit F, Imperial Beach

$1,299,000

260021239SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Rare opportunity to own a versatile coastal duplex in Imperial Beach! 928–930 Florida Street features TWO detached 3-bedroom, 2-bath residences, offering the privacy and feel of two individual homes on one property. An exceptional opportunity for an investor, owner-occupant, or multigenerational buyer looking for flexibility near the coast. On EXTRA Large Lot over 9,200 ft room to build 2 more units! (Verify w/City) Both residences have been thoughtfully updated with refreshed kitchens, modern finishes, mini-split heating and air conditioning in (928), updated flooring, and inviting indoor-outdoor living spaces. Separate utility metering adds convenience and functionality for a true income-property setup. Live in one residence and rent the other, lease both for income, or create a flexible multigenerational compound. Located just minutes from the beach, dining, shopping, parks, schools, and everything Imperial Beach has to offer, with convenient access to Coronado, San Diego, and major employment centers. Two detached homes. One coastal property. Multiple possibilities. A unique Imperial Beach investment opportunity ready for its next owner.

928 Florida Street, Imperial Beach

$2,600,000

NDP2608136 MLS ⋅ Active Status

1240–1270 Holly Avenue represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well maintained, five unit multifamily asset with meaningful value add and redevelopment potential in Imperial Beach, San Diego’s southernmost coastal community. The property is situated west of Interstate 5 and approximately two miles from the Pacific Ocean, placing it within a rapidly evolving coastal submarket characterized by sustained renter demand, ongoing revitalization, and increasing investor interest. Long term family ownership and consistent upkeep underscore the stability and pride of ownership inherent in this offering. The asset comprises approximately 5,260 rentable square feet across five detached single family style residences, supplemented by a large rear storage structure. The unit mix includes two 2 bedroom/1 bath units of roughly 860 square feet each, two 3 bedroom/1 bath units of approximately 1,008 square feet each, and one 2 bedroom/2 bath unit of approximately 1,524 square feet. All homes are believed to have been constructed circa 1960 and feature both front and rear yards. Four units are equipped with single car garages, while one unit offers a covered carport, providing ample on site parking and enhancing tenant convenience. The generous outdoor areas present opportunities for future enhancements that may support increased rental value. The property has been selectively upgraded over time, including interior and exterior painting, new flooring, entry improvements, plumbing and drain line upgrades, replacement of water valves and fixtures, electrical fixture updates with GFCI outlet enhancements, one roof replacement with tune ups on remaining roofs, refinished kitchen and bath surfaces, newer wall heaters, and updated fencing. Despite these improvements, current rents remain below market, and ownership estimates an approximate 15 percent total income upside achievable through unit turnover and additional interior modernization. INVESTMENT PROFILE: The five-unit property is currently positioned to generate approximately $13,450 per month, or $161,400 annually, based on projected rents of five single detached residential units at approximately $3,300, $2,950, $2,750, $2,300 and $2,150/month. At the $2,600,000 asking price: Gross Annual Income: $161,400. Gross Cap Rate: approximately 6.20% Estimated Net Cap Rate: approximately 4.5%, depending on actual operating expenses and insurance. The property is zoned R 3000, permitting detached and attached dwelling units at a maximum density of 14 units per acre. Based on the site’s approximate 0.67 acre footprint, the maximum permitted density is nine dwelling units, with the potential for additional units through the State Density Bonus Law or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), subject to municipal review. Developers may also consider full redevelopment; new primary dwelling units would require discretionary approval, and detailed proposals may be submitted to the City of Imperial Beach Planning Department once project parameters are defined. Numerous recently completed projects in the immediate vicinity provide strong proof of concept for redevelopment in this corridor. With Imperial Beach experiencing ongoing revitalization, improved infrastructure, and sustained private investment, the property offers both current cash flow and long term appreciation potential. Its proximity to beaches, dining, retail, and major transportation routes further enhances its desirability. This offering is well suited for investors seeking to expand cash flow, build equity, and capitalize on one of coastal San Diego’s most active and evolving multifamily submarkets.

1240 70 Holly Avenue, Imperial Beach

$859,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260020964SD MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome home! Just five blocks from the beach, local restaurants, shops, and the Imperial Beach Pier, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy the best of Imperial Beach living. With 1,344 square feet of living space, the home is move-in ready while still providing plenty of potential to personalize and create a space that truly feels like your own. Recent improvements include a new roof in 2024, newer flooring, windows, and a water heater. The property also features a convenient two-car garage, RV parking, and alley access. Step outside to a generously sized backyard with endless possibilities. Transform it into an entertainer's dream, create a private outdoor retreat, or explore the potential to add an ADU for additional living space or income. Within walking distance of the Imperial Beach Estuary and minutes from the sand and surf, this is an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the flexibility to make the property your own. Don’t miss this opportunity!

1325 5th St, Imperial Beach

$464,999

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PTP2606514 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Welcome to this charming Imperial Beach condo offering an incredible opportunity to own near the coast! Whether you're looking to purchase your first home, add to your investment portfolio, or enjoy a convenient location near Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach, this home offers versatility and value. The light and inviting interior features a functional layout with comfortable living spaces, while the gated community provides added privacy. Ideally located just minutes from the beach, shopping, dining, parks, schools, and easy access to major freeways, nearby military installations and the new Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista. Enjoy the laid-back Imperial Beach lifestyle with the convenience of everything South Bay has to offer. A great opportunity to own in one of San Diego County's coastal communities!

1472 Iris Avenue Unit 2, Imperial Beach

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