Imperial County property record for 1602 Desert Gardens Dr, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,107 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,615 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $167,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,481 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-601-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-601-016-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,107 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,615 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1602 DESERT GARDENS DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-4112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 2 SOUTH PARK #1 FM 8 43 ANNEX 1 62 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PARK 01 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11802 |
1602 Desert Gardens Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1602 DESERT GARDENS DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201416679 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028592 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1602 Desert Gardens Dr was $1,481.
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 | $128,706 Land $42,900 Building $85,806 | |
| 2025 | $1,481.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,441.00 (+6.98%) | $121,285 Land $40,427 Building $80,858 |
| 2022 | $1,347.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1602 Desert Gardens Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1602 Desert Gardens 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 |
|---|
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 543 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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