Vintage homes for sale & real estate in Southern San Diego, CA

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Vintage Home for sale in Southern San Diego, CA:
Unlock the potential of 984 Thermal Ave, a prime value-add opportunity for investors seeking a project with strong upside. This property offers a generous lot, flexible layout options, and plenty of room to reimagine, expand, or reposition for maximum return. Whether you're looking to renovate for resale, create a long-term rental, or explore development possibilities, this home provides a solid platform for your investment strategy. With high demand in the area and multiple exit opportunities, 984 Thermal Ave is an ideal choice for investors ready to capitalize on a property with significant growth potential. Cash or hard money only.

$645,900

4 beds2 baths1,281 sq ft

984 Thermal, San Diego, CA 92154

Generous lot • 6,747 sq ft lot • Built 1953

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Vintage Home for sale in Southern San Diego, CA:
Beautifully updated home in the heart of Imperial Beach featuring a bright, open floor plan, modern finishes, and a spacious private yard perfect for indoor-outdoor living. Enjoy a remodeled kitchen with sleek cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, refreshed bathrooms, and generously sized bedrooms filled with natural light. Located just minutes from the beach, shopping, dining, parks, and freeway access, this move-in-ready property delivers comfort, convenience, and coastal living at its best—an ideal opportunity for owners or investors alike.

$875,000

3 beds2 baths1,316 sq ft

851 Holly Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Open floor plan • Remodeled kitchen • Private yard

Marquee Properties, Inc.

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Vintage Home for sale in Southern San Diego, CA:
INVESTOR BUYERS ONLY NO FINANCING. SINGLE STORY 3 BED AND 2 BATH LOCATED CLOSE TO FREEWAY, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MINUTES AWAY FROM THE IMPERIAL BEACH

$575,000

3 beds2 baths1,204 sq ft

830 HARWOOD St, San Diego, CA 92154

Single story • Close to freeway • 6,100 sq ft lot

Realty One Group Pacific

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Vintage Home for sale in Southern San Diego, CA:
Welcome to 2240 Iris Avenue! The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,956 square feet of living space, with lots of potential!

$899,000

4 beds3 baths2,956 sq ft

2240 Iris Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

6,000 sq ft lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1959

ABOUT THIS HOME
Vintage Home for sale in Southern San Diego, CA:
Prime Multi-Unit Investment Opportunity in San Ysidro! Unlock immediate cash flow and long-term wealth building with this rare 5-bed, 3-bath income-producing compound on a spacious lot in the heart of booming San Ysidro—minutes from the border, freeways, and explosive commercial/residential growth. Current Rental Income Breakdown (Total: $4,175/month | $50,100/year): Main House (2 bed / 1 bath): $850/mo (tenant-occupied) Attached Back Unit (2 bed / 1 bath): $1,400/mo (tenant-occupied) Side Unit (1 bed / 1 bath): $800+/mo potential Manufactured Home (1 bed / 1 bath): $900/mo (tenant-occupied) RV Space: $475/mo (tenant-occupied) Detached Studio (~120 sqft, 1 bed / 1 bath): $550/mo (tena

$699,000

5 beds3 baths1,474 sq ft

207 Cottonwood Rd, San Ysidro, CA 92173

Spacious lot • 8,276 sq ft lot • Built 1930

Property at 203 Calla Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 4 beds, 2 baths

$1,450,000

4 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft

203 Calla Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 166 Ebony Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 3 beds, 2 baths

$1,125,000

3 beds2 baths1,301 sq ft

166 Ebony Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 1012-14 15th St, San Diego, CA 92154, 4 beds, 4 baths

$1,675,000

4 beds4 baths— sq ft

1012-14 15th St, San Diego, CA 92154

Property at 985 Fern Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 4 beds, 2 baths

$849,500

4 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft

985 Fern Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 1211 9th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 3 beds, 1 bath

$600,000

3 beds1 bath970 sq ft

1211 9th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 981-83 Elder Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 4 beds, 2 baths

$1,150,000

4 beds2 baths1,736 sq ft

981-83 Elder Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 2378 Smythe Ave, San Ysidro, CA 92173, 5 beds, 2 baths

$895,000

5 beds2 baths1,716 sq ft

2378 Smythe Ave, San Ysidro, CA 92173

Property at 967-69 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 4 beds, 3 baths

$3,200,000

4 beds3 baths1,036 sq ft

967-69 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 743 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 3 beds, 2 baths

$770,000

3 beds2 baths1,342 sq ft

743 Iris Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 247 W Park, San Ysidro, CA 92173, 3 beds, 2 baths

$735,000

3 beds2 baths1,227 sq ft

247 W Park, San Ysidro, CA 92173

Property at 1380-1382 Grove Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 4 beds, 2 baths

$899,000

4 beds2 baths— sq ft

1380-1382 Grove Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 997 Ocean Ln, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 4 beds, 4 baths

$3,500,000

4 beds4 baths2,400 sq ft

997 Ocean Ln, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 924 Florida St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 3 beds, 2 baths

$817,777

3 beds2 baths984 sq ft

924 Florida St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 751 Harris Ave, San Diego, CA 92154, 2 beds, 2 baths

$749,000

2 beds2 baths750 sq ft

751 Harris Ave, San Diego, CA 92154

Property at 1284-88 15th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 6 beds, 5 baths

$1,399,000

6 beds5 baths2,762 sq ft

1284-88 15th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 1193 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 8 beds, 4 baths

$4,999,000

8 beds4 baths3,200 sq ft

1193 Florence St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 217 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 6 beds, 4 baths

$1,890,000

6 beds4 baths2,600 sq ft

217 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 1195 Georgia A-c St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 4 beds, 3 baths

$1,688,888

4 beds3 baths1,837 sq ft

1195 Georgia A-c St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 843-845 10th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 10 beds, 9 baths

$2,100,000

10 beds9 baths3,870 sq ft

843-845 10th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 1175 Atwater St, San Diego, CA 92154, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$675,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,090 sq ft

1175 Atwater St, San Diego, CA 92154

Property at 911 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 1 bath

$2,800,000

— beds1 bath4,000 sq ft

911 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

Property at 753 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, 2 beds, 1 bath

$899,000

2 beds1 bath840 sq ft

753 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932

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Vintage Homes for Sale in Southern San Diego

There are currently 27 vintage homes for sale in Southern San Diego at a median listing price of $799K. Some of these homes are "Hot Homes," meaning they're likely to sell quickly. Most homes for sale in Southern San Diego stay on the market for 54 days and receive 3 offers. Popular neighborhoods include Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, Rancho-Del Rey, East Chula Vista, and West Chula Vista. This map is refreshed with the newest listings in Southern San Diego every 15 minutes.

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