Imperial County property record for 494 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,811 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-584-020-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-584-020-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,344 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 SMOKETREE DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-4533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 8 DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7 FM 1 39 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
494 Smoketree Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201325063 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025064 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 Smoketree Dr was $1,811.
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 | $165,037 Land $37,506 Building $127,531 | |
| 2025 | $1,811.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,759.00 (+7.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $155,521 Land $35,344 Building $120,177 |
| 2022 | $1,642.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 494 Smoketree Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 494 Smoketree 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 |
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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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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