1242 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1242 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,605 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.189 acres (8,238 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$225,000 (Feb 2005)
Tax Bill	$3,805 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Jan 2020 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-434-015-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-434-015-000`
Alternative APNs	`0534341501` `05343415`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,605 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,605 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	8,238 sqft (0.189 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	288 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1242 ROSS AVE
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-4305
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 5 BLK 8 RE PLAT OF BLKS 6 7 8 & 9 OF RESIDENCE PARK
Legal Subdivision	RESIDENCE PARK
Legal Block	8,6
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1017
Census Tract	11600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1242 ROSS AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 12, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jan 29, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 6, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 18, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 18, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 18, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 23, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20056200
Deed Book / Page	2401 / 1025
Last Transfer Date	Feb 11, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000008490
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2022
Property Address	1242 ROSS AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305
Document Number	0000008490
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 2
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2022
Instrument	2022008490
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2022
Title Company	AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1242 ROSS AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008491
Date	Apr 12, 2022
Instrument	2022008491

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Jan 29, 2020
Property Address	1242 ROSS AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305
Document Number	0000001846
Instrument Date	Jan 27, 2020
Instrument	1846
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 18, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1242 ROSS AVE EL CENTRO CA 922434305, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Dec 6, 2019
Property Address	1242 ROSS AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305
Document Number	0000024862
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2019
Instrument	24862
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1242 ROSS AVE EL CENTRO CA 922434305, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Jun 18, 2019
Property Address	1242 ROSS AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305
Document Number	0000010626
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2019
Instrument	10626
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1242 ROSS AVE EL CENTRO CA 922434305, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2018
Property Address	1242 ROSS AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305
Document Number	0000006262
Instrument Date	Apr 2, 2018
Instrument	6262
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 9, 2018
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	1242 ROSS AVE EL CENTRO CA 922434305, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4305

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		$341,424 (+28.84%) Land $113,732 Building $227,692
2025	$3,805.00 (+25.33%)
2023	$3,036.00 (+4.98%) Homeowner's exemption	$265,000 Land $60,000 Building $205,000
2022	$2,892.00

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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