5259 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, CA 92114
- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 868 sqft
- 6,556 sqft lot
- $793 per sqft
- 1953 build
- – on site
A Rare Blend of Charm, Space, and Future Potential Just Minutes from Downtown. Why choose between a beautiful home now and room to grow later? This fully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers both—modern comfort today, plus long-term possibilities for expansion with an ADU or even a lot split under California’s SB9. Set on a generous large lot with rare alley access, it gives you flexibility few homes in this price range can match. Step inside and you’ll find a bright, open layout with thoughtful upgrades throughout—fresh finishes, stylish bathrooms, and a kitchen that flows naturally into the main living space. It’s move-in ready, with nothing left to do but make it yours. Outside, the oversized backyard offers space for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the San Diego weather. It’s also ideal for building a guest house, home office, or creating a private retreat for family and friends. Located in a quiet residential pocket just minutes from downtown, with easy freeway access, this home puts you close to shopping, dining, parks, and more—without the noise and crowds. If you’re looking for a turn-key home with room to grow, this one checks all the boxes. Come see it in person and imagine what’s possible.
Last checked:
As a licensed real estate brokerage, Estately has access to the same database professional Realtors use: the Multiple Listing Service (or MLS). That means we can display all the properties listed by other member brokerages of the local Association of Realtors—unless the seller has requested that the listing not be published or marketed online.
The MLS is widely considered to be the most authoritative, up-to-date, accurate, and complete source of real estate for-sale in the USA.
Estately updates this data as quickly as possible and shares as much information with our users as allowed by local rules. Estately can also email you updates when new homes come on the market that match your search, change price, or go under contract.
Checking…
•
Last updated May 13, 2025
•
MLS# CRPTP2503441 —
This home is listed in more than one place. See it here.
Upcoming Open Houses
-
Tuesday, 5/13
12:30pm-3:30pm -
Thursday, 5/15
12:30pm-3:30pm -
Thursday, 5/15
4:30pm-6:30pm -
Friday, 5/16
3:30pm-6pm -
Friday, 5/16
12:30pm-3:30pm -
Saturday, 5/17
12:30pm-3:30pm
The Building
-
Year Built:1953
-
Building Area Units:Square Feet
-
Stories:1
-
Levels:One Story
-
Building Area Total:868
-
Building Area Source:Public Records
Interior
-
Fireplace:false
-
Fireplace Features:None
Room Dimensions
-
Living Area:868
-
Living Area Units:Square Feet
Location
-
Directions:Google maps
The Property
-
Property Type:Residential
-
Property Subtype:Single Family Residence
-
Parcel Number:5481820700
-
Zoning:R-2:
-
Lot Size Area:0.1505
-
Lot Size Acres:0.1505
-
Lot Size SqFt:6556
-
Lot Size Units:Acres
-
View:None
-
View:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (619) 617-7884
Beds
-
Bedrooms Total:2
Baths
-
Total Baths:2
-
Full Baths:2
The Listing
-
Listing Terms:Cash
-
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/crmls/PTP2502958
Heating & Cooling
-
Heating:Forced Air
-
Heating:true
-
Cooling:Wall/Window Unit(s)
-
Cooling:true
Utilities
-
Sewer:Public Sewer
Appliances
-
Laundry Features:None
Schools
-
High School District:Out of Area
The Community
-
Association:false
-
Pool Private:false
-
Pool Features:None
Parking
-
Garage:true
-
Attached Garage:true
-
Garage Spaces:1
-
Carport:false
-
Parking Total:1
-
Parking Features:Attached
-
Covered Spaces:1
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$689,000
| Expense | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
|
Mortgage
This calculator is intended for planning and education purposes only. It relies on assumptions and information provided by you regarding your goals, expectations and financial situation, and should not be used as your sole source of information. The output of the tool is not a loan offer or solicitation, nor is it financial or legal advice. |
$3,689
|
| Taxes | N/A |
| Insurance | $189 |
| Utilities | $149 See report |
| Total | $4,027/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
Walk Score®
Provided by WalkScore® Inc.
Walk Score is the most well-known measure of walkability for any address. It is based on the distance to a variety of nearby services and pedestrian friendliness. Walk Scores range from 0 (Car-Dependent) to 100 (Walker’s Paradise).
Bike Score®
Provided by WalkScore® Inc.
Bike Score evaluates a location's bikeability. It is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure, hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. Bike Scores range from 0 (Somewhat Bikeable) to 100 (Biker’s Paradise).
Transit Score®
Provided by WalkScore® Inc.
Transit Score measures a location's access to public transit. It is based on nearby transit routes frequency, type of route (bus, rail, etc.), and distance to the nearest stop on the route. Transit Scores range from 0 (Minimal Transit) to 100 (Rider’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
Provided by HowLoud
Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
Provided by ClearlyEnergy
The air pollution index is calculated by county or urban area using the past three years data. The index ranks the county or urban area on a scale of 0 (best) - 100 (worst) across the United Sates.
Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5/12/25
May 12, 2025
|
Listed / Active | BRIDGE | $689,000 | |
|
4/24/25
Apr 24, 2025
|
Listed / Active | BRIDGE |
35% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price
Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $21k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $130k over asking price.
