1561 W Orange Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1561 W Orange Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	840 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.151 acres (6,556 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$160,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,167 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Mortgage Sep 2025 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`052-083-007-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`052-083-007-000`
Alternative APNs	`0520830701` `05208307`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	840 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	840 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,556 sqft (0.151 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	260 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-2203
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 11 BLOCK 1 WATERMAN VILLAGE FM 1 18
Legal Subdivision	WATERMAN VILLAGE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	11802

Owner

1561 W Orange Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.

Source: Imperial County records, as of October 14, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203
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
Sep 2, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE CONNECT LP
Sep 16, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 6, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Jan 13, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201712702
Last Transfer Date	Nov 4, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000028106
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Sep 2, 2026
Property Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203
Document Number	0000013983
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2026
Instrument	202613983
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2026
Title Company	MORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants, 205
Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013983,
Date	Sep 2, 2026
Instrument	202613983

Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 15, 2025
Title Company	MORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203

Mortgage

Document Number	0000014380
Date	Sep 16, 2025
Instrument	2025014380

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	BOCA RATON, FL 33431

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	311 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Nov 4, 2021
Property Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203
Document Number	0000028106
Map Reference	MB 27 PG 76
Instrument Date	Nov 4, 2021
Instrument	2021028106
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 16, 2021

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	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2017
Property Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203
Document Number	0000012702
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2017
Instrument	12702
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$176.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE EL CENTRO CA 922432203, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2017
Property Address	1561 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2203
Document Number	0000000796
Instrument Date	Jan 11, 2017
Instrument	796
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2017
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 1481 EL CENTRO CA 922441481, EL CENTRO, CA 92244-1481

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 W Orange Ave was $2,167.

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		$189,399 Land $53,266 Building $136,133
2025	$2,167.00
2023	$2,108.00 (+7.01%)	$178,479 Land $50,196 Building $128,283
2022	$1,970.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1561 W Orange 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 1561 W Orange 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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