1537 W Elm Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1537 W Elm Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,974 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.167 acres (7,278 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$350,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,228 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`052-093-011-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`052-093-011-000`
Alternative APNs	`0520931101` `05209311`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,974 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,974 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Construction Type	Concrete
Lot Area	7,278 sqft (0.167 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1537 W ELM AVE
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-3133
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 7 BLK 4 WATERMAN VILLAGE FM 1 18
Legal Subdivision	WATERMAN VILLAGE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	11802

Owner

1537 W Elm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1537 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 28, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Nov 15, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE
Jul 29, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 27, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202128938
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 7, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000019020
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2022
Property Address	1537 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Document Number	0000013949
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 18
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2022
Instrument	2022013949
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

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	1537 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013950
Date	Jun 28, 2022
Instrument	2022013950

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Nov 15, 2021
Property Address	1537 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Document Number	0000028938
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 18
Instrument Date	Oct 22, 2021
Instrument	2021028938
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 16, 2021
Title Company	ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1537 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2021
Property Address	1537 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Document Number	0000019020
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 18
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2021
Instrument	2021019020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 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	Family Trust
Address	1537 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 W Elm Ave was $4,228.

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		$378,850 Land $64,945 Building $313,905
2025	$4,228.00
2023	$4,109.00 (+6.67%) Homeowner's exemption	$357,000 Land $61,200 Building $295,800
2022	$3,852.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1537 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

The area around 1537 W Elm Ave 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 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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