526 Southwind Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 526 Southwind Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,769 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.146 acres (6,340 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$180,000 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,571 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-582-008-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-582-008-000`
Alternative APNs	`0535820801` `05358208`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,769 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,769 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,340 sqft (0.146 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	297 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	526 SOUTHWIND DR
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-4424
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 18 BLK 10 DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7 FM 1 39
Legal Subdivision	DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	11700

Owner

Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	526 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4424
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Nov 22, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Mar 28, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 30, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20185740
Last Transfer Date	Nov 4, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000030218
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	526 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4424
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013077
Date	Jul 28, 2020
Instrument	2020013077

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28273

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2021
Property Address	526 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4424
Document Number	0000030218
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 39
Instrument Date	Nov 4, 2021
Instrument	2021030218
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	526 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4424
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000030219
Date	Nov 22, 2021
Instrument	2021030219

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Mar 28, 2018
Property Address	526 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4424
Document Number	0000005740
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 39
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2018
Instrument	2018005740
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	526 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4424

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005741
Date	Mar 28, 2018
Instrument	2018005741

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Imperial County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$143,783 (+6.12%) Land $37,506 Building $106,277
2025	$1,571.00 (+3.02%)
2023	$1,525.00 (+7.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$135,493 Land $35,344 Building $100,149
2022	$1,424.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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