Imperial County property record for 1531 W Elm Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,839 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $126,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,346 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 052-093-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 052-093-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,839 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,839 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 1531 W ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-3133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 4 WATERMAN VILLAGE FM 1 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATERMAN VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
1531 W Elm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1998.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1531 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19986122 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1924 / 1666 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1531 W Elm Ave was $2,346.
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 | $205,180 Land $56,986 Building $148,194 | |
| 2025 | $2,346.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,282.00 (+7.04%) | $193,349 Land $53,700 Building $139,649 |
| 2022 | $2,132.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1531 W Elm Ave 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 risk around 1531 W Elm Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 556 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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