Imperial County property record for 522 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3.33 acres (145,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $48,081 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 064-570-022-000 |
| Primary APN | 064-570-022-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 145,055 sqft |
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| Street Address | 522 N IMPERIAL AVE |
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| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-1934 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | PAR B PM 2-54 OF LOTS 21 22 23 24 & 25 EL HOGAR TRACT 3.33 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | EL HOGAR |
| Legal Tract | 3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
522 N Imperial Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Imperial County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 FRIENDSHIP DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1129 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust STEWART GUARANTY TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPA |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer COMMERCE LAND TITLE |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK OF THE SIERRA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202610522 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 522 N IMPERIAL AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-1934 |
| Document Number | 0000014330 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART GUARANTY TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company, 103 |
| Address | 1908 FRIENDSHIP DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1129 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 522 N IMPERIAL AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-1934 |
| Document Number | 0000010522 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | COMMERCE LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $444,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1908 FRIENDSHIP DR, EL CAJON, CA 92020-1129 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 522 N IMPERIAL AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-1934 |
| Document Number | 0000016089 |
| Map Reference | MB 1377 PG 394 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020016089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 276 BAY RIDGE DR, DALY CITY, CA 94014-1569 |
| Document Number | 0000016090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020016090 |
| Name | BANK OF THE SIERRA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 522 N Imperial Ave was $48,081.
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 | $4,250,708 Land $1,120,641 Building $3,130,067 | |
| 2025 | $48,081.00 | |
| 2023 | $46,756.00 (+7.1%) | $4,005,540 Land $1,056,006 Building $2,949,534 |
| 2022 | $43,657.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 522 N Imperial Ave 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 522 N Imperial Ave 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 380 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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