1208 Poplar Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1208 Poplar Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,381 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.259 acres (11,272 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$2,349 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-511-004-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-511-004-000`
Alternative APNs	`0535110401` `05351104`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,381 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,381 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	11,272 sqft (0.259 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1208 POPLAR DR
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-4357
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 15 BLK 2 MONTE VISTA SUB NO 1 FM 1 19
Legal Subdivision	MONTE VISTA SUB NO 1
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	11700

Owner

Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1208 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4357
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
May 29, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 30, 2016
Deed Sale	Mar 30, 2016
Prior Sale	Dec 23, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20166002
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 25, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000006002
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	1208 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4357
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005398
Date	Mar 25, 2019
Instrument	2019005398

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	TROY, MI 48098

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2034

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	1208 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4357
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009359
Date	May 29, 2020
Instrument	2020009359

Lender

Name	COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92606

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Imperial County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Imperial County
Municipality	El Centro City
Secondary School District	Central Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School District	El Centro Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$205,452 (+6.12%) Land $52,061 Building $153,391
2025	$2,349.00 (+2.8%)
2023	$2,285.00 (+7.03%)	$193,606 Land $49,060 Building $144,546
2022	$2,135.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF EL CENTRO serves 44,124 people · EPA ID CA1310004
Water Source	Purchased surface water from IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 585 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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