1170 Harvard Avenue, Thermal, California 92274, Thermal, 92274 - 2 bed, 2 bath
ACTIVE$138,500
1170 Harvard Avenue, Thermal, California 92274
2Beds
2Baths
1,275Sqft
10,914Lot
Year Built
1976
Close
-
List price
$139K
Original List price
$148K
Price/Sqft
$109
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
219139893DA
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Good View: Mountain(s)
ViewMountain(s)
About this home
We found 3 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $138.5K(6th), sqft - 1275(44th), beds - 2(28th), baths - 2(50th).
Fixer, Investor, Handyman, $138,500 Comps to $240,000 house next store similar sqft sold for $240,000 May of 2025 not remodeled. Bring some paint and a few toilets and have $100,000 in equity. Local Brokers Price Opinion available on request. Cash or easy Hard Money Loan (you are at only 58% LTV), 203b financing available. Payment under $1000 a month to own a house in California. Great Vistas, Large Bonus Room, Breezeway. RV parking, Off Road from your garage!!! Fenced Yard, Garage. Sold AS-IS. Kitchen cabinet doors are painted and just need to be hung.
Price History
Date
Event
Price
12/15/25
Price Change
$138,500-6.4%
12/11/25
Listing
$148,000
Condition Rating
Poor
Built in 1976, this property is nearly 50 years old and explicitly marketed as a 'Fixer' and 'Sold AS-IS.' The description notes the kitchen cabinet doors need to be hung, indicating an unfinished and non-functional kitchen. Bathrooms require new toilets. Images reveal severely damaged and outdated parquet-style flooring throughout, popcorn ceilings, and a rough, unfinished hallway with exposed joists. The property requires substantial repairs and rehabilitation to be safe and comfortable, with significant defects in finishes and functionality.
Pros & Cons
Pros
High Available Lot Utilization: The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 10914, living area = 1275.
High Equity Potential: The property is listed at $138,500 with comparable sales in the area reaching $240,000 for similar, unremodeled homes, suggesting a potential for $100,000 in equity post-renovation.
Affordable Entry Point: With a list price of $138,500 and the potential for monthly payments under $1000, this property offers a highly accessible opportunity for homeownership in California.
Investor/Handyman Opportunity: Explicitly marketed as a 'Fixer, Investor, Handyman' property, it appeals directly to buyers looking for a value-add project with significant return on investment potential.
Practical Amenities: The property includes desirable features such as a large bonus room, breezeway, RV parking, off-road access from the garage, a fenced yard, and a garage, enhancing its utility and appeal.
Mountain Views: The property boasts 'Great Vistas' and mountain views, adding to its aesthetic appeal and potential desirability.
Cons
As-Is Condition: The property is explicitly sold 'AS-IS,' indicating that the seller will not make repairs and buyers should anticipate needing to invest in significant renovations and upgrades.
Immediate Renovation Needs: The description highlights specific unfinished items such as needing paint, new toilets, and kitchen cabinet doors to be hung, indicating it is not move-in ready and requires immediate attention.
Age of Property: Built in 1976, the property is nearly 50 years old, which may imply outdated systems, appliances, and structural components that could require substantial investment for modernization and maintenance.