Fixer Upper
Address
1553 Black Sea Avenue, Thermal, CA
Price
$ 245,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#219152614
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyIMPERIAL
- CityThermal
- Area317 - Valerie Jean - Oasis - Desert Shr - Salton C
- NeighborhoodSalton City
- Zip92274
- StyleContemporary
- Year Built2005
- Price$ 245,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1238
- Lot Size0.222176 Acres
Data Source:
Palm Springs Regional Association of REALTORS® (GPSMLS)
Property Description
Calling all investors, rehabbers, and hands-on DIYers looking to build serious sweat equity! Built in 2005, this single-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1,238 square feet of functional living space on an expansive 9,678 sq ft lot.With solid overall bones and an efficient floor plan, this property presents an outstanding opportunity to renovate and capture strong upside as a long-term rental or personalized desert getaway. The interior layout offers a great foundation to update finishes to your liking, while the generous lot size leaves plenty of room for desert landscaping, outdoor entertaining, or potential storage additions.Financing & Condition Note: The property is being sold strictly as-is and will not qualify for traditional financing (FHA/VA/Conventional) due to tree root intrusion affecting the septic tank and leach field system. Cash, hard money, or private rehab financing only. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding septic replacement and property condition. Priced to reflect required repairs--bring your vision and tools to unlock this home's true potential!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed $245,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central |
| Appliances | Freezer,Gas Cooktop,Refrigerator |
| Parking | Garage Door Opener |
| Laundry Y/N | In Garage |
| Water | Water District |
| Garage | No |
| Sprinklers | No |
| View | No |
| Levels | Ground Level,No Unit Above |
| Rooms | Living Room |
| Area | 317 - Valerie Jean,Oasis,Desert Shr,Salton Cty |
| Property SubType | Single Family Residence |
| Gated Community | No |
| Unit Location | Not Applicable |
| Senior Community | No |
| Golf Course Within Development | No |
| Building # of Stories | 1 |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Propane Gas |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| Fireplace | No |
| Kitchen Features | Granite Counters |
| Cooling | Air Conditioning |
| Bathroom Features | Fiberglass Shower |
| Eating Areas | Dining Area |
| SqFt Source | Assessor |
| Range Hood | Yes |
Exterior Features
| Foundation | Slab |
|---|---|
| Pool | No |
| Fencing | Chain Link,Other |
| Roofing | Composition Shingle |
| Exterior Construction | Stucco |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Building Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Size | 9678.00 |
| Patio Features | Wood |
| Water: Water District Name | Coachella Valley Water District |
| Spa/Hot Tub | No |
| Land Lease Type | Fee Simple |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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