
2281 Shore Fair Street, Thermal, CA 92274
Vista Santa Rosa (31601) · Imperial County
Key Facts
Description
Discover this 0.26-acre lot in the heart of Salton City, build a home—or a strategic speculative investment. Utilities are available along the road. The lot is surrounded by affordable parcels, with nearby comps offering great value in a region poised for growth. Located near Sea View Elementary and West Shores High School, the property is within easy reach of Coachella Valley's expanding amenities—shopping, dining, and major freeways—while also nestled in a quiet, open neighborhood with big potential. The broader Salton Sea region is undergoing a resurgence fueled by infrastructure investment, environmental restoration, and the emergence of clean energy innovation. Salton City—just minutes away—grew from 3,763 residents in 2010 to 5,155 in 2020. Yet over 80% of lots remain undeveloped, offering early access to a transforming market. On the southeast side of the Salton Sea, major restoration efforts are underway to improve air quality, and support endangered wildlife. As of 2025, over 2,000 acres are already active with water flow, Community leaders are also pushing for a revitalized recreational shoreline—bike and walking trails, shaded family areas, and public spaces—connecting North Shore to nearby state parks. These plans aim to bring both environmental renewal and tourism growth to the region. Thermal and the southern Salton Sea are also at the center of the U.S. lithium boom. Known as “Lithium Valley,” the area holds some of the richest geothermal brine deposits in the world, with lithium concentrations exceeding 200 ppm. Estimated reserves exceed 3.4 million tons—enough to support 600,000 metric tons/year of production. Key projects like the Hell’s Kitchen lithium extraction and geothermal plant were cleared in January 2025, with construction starting mid-2025 and production ramping up into 2026 and beyond.
Property Information
Property Type
Land
Lot Size
0.29 acres
Zoning
R1
MLS® Listing#
HD25185342
Property Features
- Utilities:
- Water Not Available
- Water Source:
- None
HOA & Tax
- HOA:
- None
- Parcel #:
- 012163006000
Directions
Take the I15-S toward the I-10E to 86-S. Turn left onto Sunrise Dr ? 0.5 mi Turn right onto S Marina Dr 0.3 mi Turn left onto Harbor Dr ? 0.4 mi Turn left onto Marlin Dr 0.3 mi Turn left onto Shore Fair St
Affordability Calculator
$3,200
Estimated monthly payment
$85/mo
Principal $12,800 · Est. interest $17,857 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Thermal, CA
- $316,667
- Median Listing Price
- 85
- Median Days on Market
- 1,372
- Median Sq Ft
- $221
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 45
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 95% below the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Thermal, CA.
Location
- 2281 Shore Fair Street, Thermal, CA 92274
Nearby Schools
West Shores High School
Secondary · 0.6 mi away
Sea View Elementary School
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Oasis Elementary
Elementary · 17.8 mi away
Saul Martinez Elementary School
Elementary · 20.2 mi away
Mecca Elementary School
Elementary · 20.6 mi away
Las Palmitas Elementary School
Elementary · 22.4 mi away
Toro Canyon Middle School
Secondary · 22.4 mi away
Desert Mirage High School
Secondary · 22.5 mi away
Borrego Springs Elementary School
Elementary · 22.5 mi away
Borrego Springs Unified School District
School · 24.6 mi away
Borrego Springs High School
Secondary · 24.6 mi away
Grace Smith Elementary School
Elementary · 25.8 mi away
La Familia High School
Secondary · 26.0 mi away
Coachella Valley Unified School District
Elementary · 26.1 mi away
John Kelley Elementary School
Elementary · 26.2 mi away
Westmorland Union Elementary School
Elementary · 26.5 mi away
Calipatria High School
Secondary · 27.7 mi away
Calipatria Unified School District
School · 27.8 mi away
Bill E Young Junior Middle School
Elementary · 27.8 mi away
Coachella Valley High School
Secondary · 27.9 mi away
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