2 Blocks from the Beach in Imperial Beach for $499,000: 263 Dahlia Avenue Just Listed

Two blocks from the beach in Imperial Beach, and it's $499,000. This single-level, turn-key condo at 263 Dahlia Avenue #2 has been fully updated, is VA approved, and is the kind of unit that checks the boxes that actually matter when you're buying near the water in IB.

What You're Getting at 263 Dahlia Avenue, Imperial Beach

Single-story. No stairs. That alone sets this one apart from a lot of the beach-area inventory in Imperial Beach.

The kitchen is fully remodeled with new appliances already in. LPV flooring runs throughout the unit. Both bedrooms have natural light. The bathroom is updated. The private patio has string lights overhead and a built-in bench — it makes the square footage feel bigger than it reads on paper.

Here's the full spec:

• 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 800SF

• Gated Parking Garage + Private Storage Closet

• LPV Flooring, New Appliances, Private Patio

• Pet friendly community with grass play area

• VA approved community

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Mornings in Imperial Beach Look Like This

1.5 blocks to the sand. Walking distance to P360 Imperial Beach, Pizzeria Luigi SD, Katy's Cafe, Mike Hess Brewing, and Scotty's Burgers. That's the walkability picture for this address, not the abstract version.

Imperial Beach is one of the last genuinely affordable beach towns in San Diego County. Sub-$500k with this location is not a category that has a lot of inventory. When something like this comes up, it moves.

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Why Condos for Sale in Imperial Beach Under $500k Don't Last

VA approved. Pet friendly. Single-level. Turn-key. Under $500k. Two blocks from the beach. In Imperial Beach.

That combination does not sit. Buyers who are pre-approved and ready move fast on properties like this. If you want to see it before it's gone, reach out for a private showing.

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Condos for Sale in Imperial Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

Are there condos for sale in Imperial Beach under $500k?

Yes, though inventory at this price point and location is limited. 263 Dahlia Avenue #2 is listed at $499,000, 1.5 blocks from the beach, fully remodeled, with gated parking and a VA approved community.

Is this Imperial Beach condo VA loan eligible?

Yes. The community at 263 Dahlia Avenue is VA approved, which means eligible veterans can purchase with no down payment. Questions about VA financing in Imperial Beach? Reach out and I can walk you through the process.

What is the Imperial Beach real estate market like right now?

Imperial Beach is one of San Diego County's last affordable coastal neighborhoods. Inventory is tight, especially for move-in ready, single-level units this close to the water. When updated condos come to market under $500k in IB, they tend to go quickly.

How walkable is Imperial Beach?

Very. From 263 Dahlia Avenue, you can walk to P360 Imperial Beach, Pizzeria Luigi SD, Katy's Cafe, Mike Hess Brewing, and Scotty's Burgers. The beach is 1.5 blocks away.

Want to See It?

See the full listing here: [listing_url]. Or if you want to set up a private tour or talk through the numbers, here's how to reach me: https://militaryhomessandiego.com/work-with-me.

- Madeline Foley, The Foley Group | 619-679-1206 | [email protected]