1597 W Elm Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1597 W Elm Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,835 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.201 acres (8,734 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$76,500 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill	$4,609 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Transfer Mar 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`052-093-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`052-093-001-000`
Alternative APNs	`0520930101` `05209301`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,835 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,835 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	8,734 sqft (0.201 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1597 W ELM AVE
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-3133
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1XXA
Legal Description	LOT 17 BLK 4 WATERMAN VILLAGE FM 1 18
Legal Subdivision	WATERMAN VILLAGE
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	11802

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	1597 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 13, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 13, 2023	Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Mar 14, 2023	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200318953
Deed Book / Page	2215 / 311
Prior Transfer Date	May 14, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000012895
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2023
Property Address	1597 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Document Number	0000003584
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 18
Instrument Date	Feb 11, 2023
Instrument	2023003584
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	Revocable Trust
Address	1597 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133

March 2023: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2023
Property Address	1597 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Document Number	0000003582
Instrument Date	Aug 26, 2022
Instrument	2023003582
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 17, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1597 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133

March 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Mar 14, 2023
Property Address	1597 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133
Document Number	0000003647
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2021
Instrument	2023003647
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
Address	1597 W ELM AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3133

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		$405,380 (+2%) Land $74,284 Building $331,096
2025	$4,609.00 (+65.37%)	$397,432 (+67.95%) Land $72,828 Building $324,604
2023	$2,787.00 (+7.03%)	$236,643 Land $50,107 Building $186,536
2022	$2,604.00

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 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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