1821 S 5th St, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 1821 S 5th St, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,868 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.177 acres (7,697 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$120,000 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill$2,070 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053-564-024-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-564-024-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0535642401
  • 05356424

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,868 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,868 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialGravel
Lot Area7,697 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1821 S 5TH ST
CityEL CENTRO
StateCA
Zip92243-4523
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT I RESUB OF A PTN OF BLK NO 1 OF DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7
Legal SubdivisionDESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7
Legal Block1
Legal Lot NumberI
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil DivisionEL CENTRO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract11700

Owner

Source: Imperial County records, as of October 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1821 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4523
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 19, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 23, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201416347
Last Transfer DateDec 28, 2021
Transfer Doc0000001327
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateJan 19, 2022
Property Address1821 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4523
Document Number0000001327
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 1
Instrument DateJan 11, 2022
Instrument2022001327
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4795 REGENT BLVD # 1010E, 1010E, IRVING, TX 75063-2467

Mortgage

Document Number0000001328
DateJan 19, 2022
Instrument2022001328
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueFeb 1, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Imperial County assessment roll, as of August 18, 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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$180,815 (+11.92%) Land $36,772 Building $144,043
2025$2,070.00 (+8.32%)
2023$1,911.00 (+7%)$161,564 Land $34,652 Building $126,912
2022$1,786.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF EL CENTRO
serves 44,124 people · EPA ID CA1310004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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