Riverside County property record for 53745 Ave Cortez, La Quinta, CA 92253
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,707 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 774-101-017 |
| Primary APN | 774-101-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 488 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 53745 AVENIDA CORTEZ |
|---|---|
| City | LA QUINTA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92253-3514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 195 MB 019/033 SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE LA QUINTA UNIT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA CARMELITA AT VALE LA QUINTA UNIT 1 |
| Legal Block | 195 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | RIVERSIDE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CATHEDRAL CITY-PALM DESERT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 45109 |
53745 Ave Cortez is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Riverside County records, as of July 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53745 AVENIDA CORTEZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253-3514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001868 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53745 Ave Cortez was $2,707 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Riverside County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Riverside County |
| Municipality | La Quinta City |
| Unified School District | Desert Sands Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $196,998 (+2%) Land $37,509 Building $159,489 | ||
| 2025 | $2,707.00 Homeowner's exemption | $193,136 Land $36,774 Building $156,362 | |
| 2023 | $2,536.00 (+4.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $185,639 Land $35,347 Building $150,292 | |
| 2022 | $2,438.00 | ||
| 2021 | $445,320 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53745 Ave Cortez in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 53745 Ave Cortez is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | COACHELLA VWD: COVE COMMUNITY serves 270,000 people · EPA ID CA3310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 412 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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