1683 S 5th St, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1683 S 5th St, El Centro, CA 92243 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Lot Size18,100 sqft (0.416 acres)
Last Sale$2,700,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$4,862.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-552-005-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0535520501
  • 05355205

Exterior

Lot Area18,100 sqft (0.416 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1683 S 5TH ST
CityEL CENTRO
StateCA
Zip92243-4598
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionLOTS 12 & 13 BLK 1 DESERT GARDENS NO 2 FM 1 26
Legal SubdivisionDESERT GARDENS
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12,13
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Minor Civil DivisionEL CENTRO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1012
Census Tract11700

Owner

Source: Imperial County records · APN 053-552-005-000

Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1699, EL CENTRO, CA 92244-1699
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SUN COMMUNITY FCU
Jan 04, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SUN COMMUNITY FCU
Dec 11, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO
Oct 17, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jun 09, 2017Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage
SUN CMNTY CU
May 19, 2017Trustee's Deed, Transfer
BAKER ROWENA W TRUST (PT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201711532
Last Transfer DateDec 10, 2020
Transfer Doc0000024323
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Property Address1683 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4598
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000006496
DateApr 10, 2018
Instrument2018006496
Lender
NameSUN COMMUNITY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressEL CENTRO, CA 92243
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Property Address1683 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4598
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000161
DateJan 04, 2019
Instrument2019000161
Lender
NameSUN COMMUNITY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressEL CENTRO, CA 92243
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateDec 11, 2020
Property Address1683 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4598
Document Number0000024323
Instrument DateDec 10, 2020
Instrument24323
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 21, 2021
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address2984 BAYSIDE WALK SAN DIEGO CA 921098059, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109-8059

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateOct 17, 2019
Property Address1683 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4598
Document Number0000021019
Instrument DateOct 09, 2019
Instrument21019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
AddressPO BOX 1699 EL CENTRO CA 922441699, EL CENTRO, CA 92244-1699

June 2017: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateJun 09, 2017
Property Address1683 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4598
Instrument DateJun 06, 2017
Instrument13007
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedJul 05, 2017
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address66 W PHEASANT ST HEBER CA 922499658, HEBER, CA 92249-9658
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000013007
DateJun 09, 2017
Instrument13007
Lender
NameSUN CMNTY CU
TypeCredit Union
Address1068 BROADWAY AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2315
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2017: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateMay 19, 2017
Property Address1683 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4598
Document Number0000011532
Instrument DateMar 15, 2017
Instrument11532
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 03, 2017
Title CompanyORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,970.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2984 BAYSLDE WALK SAN DIEGO CA 92109, SAN DIEGO, CA 92109

Mortgage

Document Number11531
DateMay 19, 2017
Instrument11531
Lender
NameBAKER ROWENA W TRUST (PT)
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Imperial County records · Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyImperial County
MunicipalityEl Centro City
Secondary School DistrictCentral Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictEl Centro Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$378,807 (-6.6%) Land $48,531 Building $330,276
2025$4,862.00 (+0.6%)
2023$4,833.00 (+6.69%)$405,591 Land $45,734 Building $359,857
2022$4,530.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Imperial County (06025C), updated October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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