1255 Poplar Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1255 Poplar Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,663 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.257 acres (11,192 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$4,269 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-501-018-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-501-018-000`
Alternative APNs	`0535011801` `05350118`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,663 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,663 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	11,192 sqft (0.257 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1255 POPLAR DR
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-4356
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 6 BLK 3 MONTE VISTA SUB NO 1 FM 1 19
Legal Subdivision	MONTE VISTA SUB NO 1
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	6
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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 18, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WEST CAPITAL LENDING INC
Mar 27, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 21, 2021	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY
May 21, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY
May 21, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2021
Deed Sale	May 21, 2021
Prior Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202111898
Last Transfer Date	Mar 24, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000004536
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019809
Date	Dec 18, 2025
Instrument	2025019809

Lender

Name	WEST CAPITAL LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92614

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Mar 27, 2023
Property Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Document Number	0000004536
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 19
Instrument Date	Mar 24, 2023
Instrument	2023004536
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 17, 2023

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	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356

May 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	May 21, 2021
Property Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Document Number	0000011896
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 19
Instrument Date	May 18, 2021
Instrument	2021011896
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2021
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

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
Address	1716 SUNBEAM LAKE DR # 833, 833, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-9669

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	May 21, 2021
Property Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Document Number	0000011898
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 19
Instrument Date	May 18, 2021
Instrument	2021011898
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2023
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

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
Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	May 21, 2021
Property Address	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356
Document Number	0000011897
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 19
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021011897
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2023
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
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	1255 POPLAR DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4356

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011899
Date	May 21, 2021
Instrument	2021011899

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

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		$375,385 (+2%) Land $77,284 Building $298,101
2025	$4,269.00 (+2.82%)	$368,025 (+4.04%) Land $75,769 Building $292,256
2023	$4,152.00 (+7.04%)	$353,736 Land $72,828 Building $280,908
2022	$3,879.00

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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