Imperial County property record for 1278 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,030 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-661-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-661-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,030 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1278 SMOKETREE DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-4362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BLK 5 CYPRESS PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CYPRESS PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
1278 Smoketree Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1278 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000887 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1278 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4362 |
| Document Number | 0000000888 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 64 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1278 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4362 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1278 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4362 |
| Document Number | 0000000887 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 64 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024000887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1278 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4362 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 Smoketree Dr was $2,683.
Source: Imperial County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $242,208 Land $67,610 Building $174,598 | |
| 2025 | $2,683.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,850.00 (+7.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,344 Land $48,993 Building $114,351 |
| 2022 | $1,727.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1278 Smoketree 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.
The area around 1278 Smoketree 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 358 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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