Listed: 5259 Imperial, San Diego, CA 92114. 2-bedroom 2-bath, 1953 San Diego $689,000 begin new search
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Overview

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.

Address 5259 Imperial

San Diego, CA 92114
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $689,000
Original Listing $689,000 @ 2025-05-12
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee None Listed
HOA Fee $0
HOA Features Curbs
Rooms
All Bedrooms Down
Square Footage Not Disclosed
Bedrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
Directions Google maps
Market Area 92114 - Encanto
School District Not Listed
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 5481820700
Zoning R-2:MINOR MULTIPLE
Geographic Areas

Community College District: San Diego CC

School District: San Diego Unified

Zip Code: 92114

Highway Locator

East of I-15

East of I-5

South of I-8

East of I-805

South of SR-52

Ocean Distance 8.8 miles
Features
Year Built 1953
Laundry Location None
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating Forced Air
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces None (0)
Appliances No
Assessments Yes
Association No
Attached Garage Yes
Common Walls No Common Walls
Cooling Yes
Entry Location Front
Heating Yes
High School District Other
Land Lease No
Laundry No
Levels One
Living Area Source Public Records
Lot Features 0-1 Unit/Acre
Lot Size Source Public Records
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Parking No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
Tax Model
View No
Monthly Payment Calculator
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR Pacific Southwest
MLS Number PTP2503441
Courtesy of ShoppingSDHouses
Listing Agent Rafael Cuadras Garcia
619-617-7884
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 6,556 sf
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None
Exclusive Yard 0
Parking
Total Spaces: 1.00
Garage Spaces: 1.00
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View None