Absolute Best Home in IB, No Detail Overlooked. The most thoughtfully upgraded home, just 3-blocks to the beach. This single-level masterpiece is the kind of forever home people dream of, but rarely find. Every item was handpicked at the highest standard, not for resale, but for legacy living. Wood-plank porcelain tile flooring thru-out, custom shiplap accent walls, designer lights & fans thru-out. Chef’s Kitchen: quartzite counters, island w/power, seating for 3, built-in KitchenAid fridge, 5-burner gas stove w/pot-filler faucet, pearlescent subway tile backsplash, soft-close shaker cabinets. Entertainer’s Bar: quartzite counters, stainless sink, 166-bottle wine fridge, beverage fridge, 3-tap kegerator, custom glassware shelves w/stemware rack. Luxurious primary suite: walk-in closet w/floor-to-ceiling built-ins, sliding glass door to patio. En-suite bath: dual sinks, back-lit mirrors, Perla Picket mosaic backsplash, rainfall showerhead, river pebble flooring, built-in bench, heated towel rack. Backyard is a 5-Star Resort: 590 sq.ft. covered patio transforms into 4-distinct living spaces: Lounge area w/66” gas fire pit, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. TV area w/in-wall gas fireplace, ceiling heater. Outdoor Kitchen: built-in pellet smoker, gas BBQ, side burner, concrete countertops, sink, custom cabinetry. SPA: half-in-ground 7-seater! Front yard: 283 sq.ft. covered front patio w/stamped/stained concrete. Paid Solar, Central AC & Heat, Modern electrical panels & wiring, New roof, Whole house vacuum, Whole house water filtration system w/non salt water softener.Additional Upgrades: Paid for solar system (7.3 kW system, installed 8/31/2023, annual electric bill = $246) Whole house water filtration system with non-salt water softener, Whole house fan, Central vacuum, Tankless gas water heater with instant hot recirculation at all faucets and showers, All new copper plumbing, All new electrical wiring w/2-new panels, New composition roof with warranty, New HVAC, AC and Heater. 2-Car Tandem Garage w/custom aluminum garage door with glass panels, bicycle hooks and storage rack installed in the ceiling, additional storage closet in the garage. Backyard: TV Room in-wall fireplace is hard-wired gas and has multi-color fires, ceiling heater, 3-Cool Cordless Sun-Shades ($5,000) installed for shade and cool. Lounge area has hard-line-gas firepit. Landscaping is lush and tropical. Side fence has tiered layers of succulents!
Pending
$1,500,000
391 Elm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
4beds
1,979sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,499,600 Zestimate®
$758/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
En-suite bathLuxurious primary suiteLush tropical landscapingBuilt-in pellet smokerWood-plank porcelain tile flooringPearlescent subway tile backsplashRiver pebble flooring
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Listing updated: April 28, 2025 at 03:57pm
Listed by:
Deborah Vance 01817973 1,
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250025541

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Dining Area, Office, Optional Bedrooms
Primary bedroom
- Area: 280
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Kitchen
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Living room
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Filtration, Gas Stove, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Barbecue, Built-In, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Electric, Gas
Features
- Bar, Kitchen Island, Wainscoting, Central Vacuum, Kitchen Open to Family Rm, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Outside, Fire Pit, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,979
- Total interior livable area: 1,979 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage: Attached, Tandem, Non-Garage: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Awning/Porch Covered, Covered, Slab, Patio, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: In Ground
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 6253711000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Additions/Alterations,Building Permit,Repairs Major,Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mar Vista Terrace
Location
- Region: Imperial Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $758/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $813,609
- Annual tax amount: $10,013
- Price range: $1.4M - $1.5M
- Date on market: 4/25/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right (R)
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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