$1,100,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2026

1096 Grove Ave Imperial Beach, CA 91932

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
1954 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 31, 2026

$550 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Air
  • Partially Fenced Property

About This Home

As of March 2026

2-on-1 in the heart of Imperial Beach. This property features a beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,250 sq ft main residence, along with a brand-new, fully permitted detached 2 bedroom, 1 bath ADU. The recently remodeled interior of the main house offers a new kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, new windows, plantation shutters, and newer vinyl flooring throughout. The primary suite is thoughtfully upgraded with two mirrored closets, an updated primary bathroom, and new flooring that elevates the entire space. Each bedroom is bright and airy with ceiling fans and mirrored closets, creating a clean and inviting atmosphere throughout the home. The backyard features turf, offering low maintenance outdoor living. The main house also includes an attached two car garage. As an incredible added value, the property includes a brand-new, fully permitted detached ADU featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 750SF of living space with its own private entrance. The ADU is equipped with heating and cooling, gas service, in-house laundry, its own dedicated water heater, and impressive 13 ft ceilings, making it ideal for rental income, future multigenerational living, or a private guest retreat. This is a rare opportunity to own a turnkey coastal property with built-in income potential and exceptional upgrades throughout. The property is currently tenant occupied and generating $6,995 per month in rental income. Offers easy freeway access, is just 8 minutes from the Navy SEAL Base, a 5 minute drive to Seacoast, plus 15 minutes from Coronado.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madeline Foley

Costa Modern Properties License #02056028 Listed on: 03/04/2026

Co-Listed By

Sasha Simmons

Costa Modern Properties License #02234928

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Jones

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty License #01179104

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Additional Features

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Central Air

Community Details

  • 2 Buildings
  • 2 Units
  • Imperial Beach Community
  • Imperial Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for trash, water, electricity, gas/propane

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Res Income 2-4 Units
  • Security Features: N/K
  • CapRate: 7.3
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CRP-88581
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 991141
  • Subdivision Name: IMPERIAL BEACH
  • BuildingName: Imperial Beach
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-03-31T13:50:14Z
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 1096 Grove Avenue
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Trash, Water, Electricity, Gas/Propane

Multi Family

  • Number Of Buildings: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2026
Closed on
Mar 22, 2026
Sold by
Shayna Lam
Bought by
Lam Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Madeline Foley
Costa Modern Properties
Buyer's Agent
Eric Jones
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.35%
Views
103

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-80.33%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2026
Closed on
Mar 20, 2026
Sold by
Kennedy Lam
Bought by
Corda Family Trust and Corda
Seller's Agent
Madeline Foley
Costa Modern Properties
Buyer's Agent
Eric Jones
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.35%
Views
103

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2019
Sold by
Lam Michael L
Bought by
Lam Benjamin Kennedy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$499,513
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2018
Closed on
Apr 9, 2018
Sold by
Morgan Picks Two Llc
Bought by
Lam Michael L
Seller's Agent
Judi Reimer
First Team Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anne-Marie McCormick
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$609,900
Sold Price
$596,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,900
-2.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Original Mortgage
$476,800
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2017
Closed on
Sep 5, 2017
Sold by
Socal Metro Holdings Llc
Bought by
Morgan Picks Two Llc
Seller's Agent
Dana Kane
Pacific Realty Property Sales
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Filasky
Lineage Real Estate
List Price
$564,900
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,900
-15.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
38.81%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2017
Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Fieweger Paul C and Fieweger Shawn C
Bought by
Socal Metro Hoidings Llc
Seller's Agent
Dana Kane
Pacific Realty Property Sales
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Filasky
Lineage Real Estate
List Price
$564,900
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$84,900
-15.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2003
Sold by
King Paul E and King Lourdes C
Bought by
Fieweger Paul C and Fieweger Shawn C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,200
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1997
Sold by
Cepe Patricio M
Bought by
King Paul E and King Lourdes C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,520
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 1997
Sold by
Cepe Rosalina S
Bought by
Cepe Patricio M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,500
Interest Rate
7.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1997
Sold by
Cepe Patricio M and Cepe Victoria G
Bought by
Cepe Patricio M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,500
Interest Rate
7.45%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $1,100,000 Lawyers Title Company
Grant Deed $489,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $596,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Grant Deed $485,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $480,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $328,000 California Title Company
Grant Deed $126,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $499,513 VA
Previous Owner $476,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $128,520 VA
Previous Owner $10,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/31/2026 03/31/26 Sold $1,100,000 -4.3% $550 / Sq Ft
03/22/2026 03/22/26 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $1,150,000 +93.0% $575 / Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Sold $596,000 -0.7% $477 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Price Changed $599,900 -1.6% $480 / Sq Ft
03/10/2018 03/10/18 For Sale $609,900 0.0% $488 / Sq Ft
03/08/2018 03/08/18 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2018 02/23/18 For Sale $609,900 +27.1% $488 / Sq Ft
09/08/2017 09/08/17 Sold $480,000 -15.0% $384 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/24/2017 08/24/17 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2017 05/30/17 For Sale $564,900 -- $452 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,871 $809,230 $432,371 $376,859
2024 $9,871 $793,364 $423,894 $369,470
2023 $9,530 $639,030 $407,435 $231,595
2022 $7,750 $639,030 $407,435 $231,595
2021 $7,491 $626,501 $399,447 $227,054
2020 $7,417 $620,078 $395,352 $224,726
2019 $7,351 $607,920 $387,600 $220,320
2018 $6,325 $485,000 $192,226 $292,774
2017 $5,380 $409,313 $162,228 $247,085
2016 $5,254 $401,289 $159,048 $242,241
2015 $5,072 $395,262 $156,659 $238,603
2014 $4,444 $340,000 $134,000 $206,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 260005094

San Diego MLS

APN: 632-190-18

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