What $550,000 buys in three San Diego County neighborhoods

What does $550,000 buy in the San Diego County real estate market? In Imperial Beach, a single-story home with a swimming pool; in Poway, a renovated rancher; and in San Diego, an updated bungalow.

Here’s a more in-depth look.

IMPERIAL BEACH: Vaulted ceilings and a living room with a brick wall fireplace are among the features of this four-bedroom house.

Address: 552 Emory St., Imperial Beach, 91932

Listed for: $550,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,800 square feet (8,712-square-foot lot)

Features: Exposed beams; two-car garage; corner lot

About the area: In the 91932 ZIP Code, based on eight sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $582,000, up 35.5% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

POWAY: This single-story home, built in 1968, has been recently updated with new paint, flooring, lighting and dual-pane windows.

Address: 12920 Carriage Road, Poway, 92064

Listed for: $545,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,272 square feet (0.26-acre lot)

Features: Brick trim; kitchen with breakfast nook; covered patio

About the area: In the 92064 ZIP Code, based on 59 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $618,000, a 1.1% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SAN DIEGO: This 1940s bungalow in the College Grove area was recently renovated and features an updated kitchen with a subway tile backsplash.

Address: 4326 Athens St., San Diego, 92115

Listed for: $549,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,248 square feet (5,501-square-foot lot)

Features: Hardwood and tile floors; updated master bathroom; landscaping

About the area: In the 92115 ZIP Code, based on 33 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $485,000, up 10.2% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

IMPERIAL BEACH: Tall palms and drought-tolerant flora surround the swimming pool at this single-story house.

Address: 840 Oneonta Ave., Imperial Beach, 91932

Listed for: $550,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,176 square feet (6,000-square-foot lot)

Features: Eat-in kitchen; laundry room; tropical landscaping

About the area: In the 91932 ZIP Code, based on eight sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $582,000, up 35.5% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

POWAY: This renovated single-story features a center-island kitchen that opens to the living room area.

Address: 12419 Metate Lane, Poway, 92064

Listed for: $549,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,603 square feet (9,100-square-foot lot)

Features: New flooring; updated bathrooms; dual-pane vinyl windows

About the area: In the 92064 ZIP Code, based on 59 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $618,000, a 1.1% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

SAN DIEGO: Vaulted ceilings and solar tubes lend a bright and roomy quality to this midcentury home designed by Palmer & Krisel architects.

Address: 5490 Baja Drive, San Diego, 92115

Listed for: $538,000 for four bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,492 square feet (6,098-square-foot lot)

Features: Updated kitchen and bathrooms; living room with fireplace; mature landscaping

About the area: In the 92115 ZIP Code, based on 33 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in August was $485,000, up 10.2% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

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