Imperial County property record for 279 W Hamilton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,176 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,022 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-404-028-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-404-028-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,022 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 279 W HAMILTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-3362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 BLK 28 AMENDED PETERSON LA PORTE SUB SEC ADD OM |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSON LA PORTE SUB SEC ADD |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20174136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 279 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3362 |
| Document Number | 0000004136 |
| Map Reference | MAP132 MB2 PG63 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017004136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3362 |
| Document Number | 0000004137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017004137 |
| Name | IMORTGAGE.COM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
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 | $184,665 (+6.12%) Land $35,511 Building $149,154 | |
| 2025 | $2,114.00 (+2.82%) | |
| 2023 | $2,056.00 (+7.03%) | $174,016 Land $33,464 Building $140,552 |
| 2022 | $1,921.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 390 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures