540 Broadway Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 540 Broadway Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Lot Size	0.164 acres (7,144 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$65,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,605 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Transfer Feb 2019 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-043-031-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-043-031-000`
Alternative APN	`05304331`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,144 sqft (0.164 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	540 BROADWAY AVE
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-2418
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal Description	LOTS 38 & 39 BLK 8 TOWNSITE OF EL CENTRO
Legal Subdivision	TOWNSITE OF EL CENTRO
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	38,39
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	11500

Owner

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	832 E 4TH ST, CALEXICO, CA 92231-2944
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 24, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 28, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ROSA E GUTIERREZ
Feb 28, 2019	Grant Deed CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Feb 28, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROSA E GUTIERREZ
Jun 6, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20193641
Last Transfer Date	Mar 3, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000007051
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2022
Property Address	540 BROADWAY AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2418
Document Number	0000007051
Map Reference	MAP 953
Instrument Date	Mar 3, 2022
Instrument	2022007051
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 3, 2023

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
Address	832 E 4TH ST, CALEXICO, CA 92231-2944
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2019
Property Address	540 BROADWAY AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2418
Document Number	0000003642
Instrument Date	Feb 22, 2019
Instrument	3642
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 29, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	14407 FRESNO ST HESPERIA CA 923457716, HESPERIA, CA 92345-7716
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	3643
Date	Feb 28, 2019
Instrument	3643

Lender

Name	ROSA E GUTIERREZ
Address	1603 N 12TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-1302

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

February 2019: Grant Deed

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2019
Property Address	540 BROADWAY AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2418
Document Number	0000003640
Instrument Date	Feb 22, 2019
Instrument	3640
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1603 N 12TH ST EL CENTRO CA 922431302, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-1302

February 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2019
Property Address	540 BROADWAY AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2418
Document Number	0000003641
Instrument Date	Feb 22, 2019
Instrument	3641
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 29, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$72.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	832 E 4TH ST CALEXICO CA 922312944, CALEXICO, CA 92231-2944

Mortgage

Document Number	3643
Date	Feb 28, 2019
Instrument	3643

Lender

Name	ROSA E GUTIERREZ
Address	1603 N 12TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-1302
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2018
Property Address	540 BROADWAY AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2418
Document Number	0000010101
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Instrument	10101
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1603 N 12TH ST EL CENTRO CA 922431302, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-1302

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		$139,808 (+6.12%) Land $57,796 Building $82,012
2025	$1,605.00 (+2.75%)
2023	$1,562.00 (+99.23%)	$131,746 Land $54,463 Building $77,283
2022	$784.00

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 512 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

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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