1225 Poplar Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1225 Poplar Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,384 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.386 acres (16,821 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$345,000 (Sep 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,376 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Second Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-513-008-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-513-008-000`
Alternative APNs	`0535130801` `05351308`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,384 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,384 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	16,821 sqft (0.386 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	506 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1225 POPLAR DR
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-4356
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	W 1/2 OF 2 & ALL OF 3 BLK 3 MONTE VISTA SUB NO 1 FM 1 19
Legal Subdivision	MONTE VISTA SUB NO 1
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	3,2
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	11700

Owner

1225 Poplar Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 20, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage USAA FSB
Feb 9, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Sep 23, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201919239
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 25, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0000008043
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002396
Date	Feb 20, 2026
Instrument	2026002396

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2046

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2021
Title Company	BESTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY LLC, BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023804
Date	Sep 15, 2021
Instrument	2021023804

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002308
Date	Feb 9, 2018
Instrument	2018002308

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2019
Property Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Document Number	0000019239
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 19
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2019
Instrument	2019019239
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1225 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019240
Date	Sep 23, 2019
Instrument	2019019240

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1225 Poplar Dr was $4,376, up 5% from the year before.

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		$384,848 (+2%) Land $66,928 Building $317,920
2025	$4,376.00 (+5.02%)	$377,303 Land $65,616 Building $311,687
2024	$4,167.00 (-2.11%)
2023	$4,257.00 (+7.07%)	$362,654 Land $63,069 Building $299,585
2022	$3,976.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1225 Poplar Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1225 Poplar Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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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