Imperial County property record for 542 Aurora Dr, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,423 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-551-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-551-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,423 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 542 AURORA DR |
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| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-4406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 4 DESERT GARDENS NO 2 FM 1 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | DESERT GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Imperial County records · APN 053-551-015-000
Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201913869 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 02, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000577 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Document Number | 0000000577 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000577 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Property Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Document Number | 0000023770 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021023770 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Document Number | 0000013869 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | May 07, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019013869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Document Number | 0000013870 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019013870 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
| Document Number | 0000013868 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 04, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019013868 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 542 AURORA DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4406 |
Source: Imperial County records · Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $339,586 (+62.34%) Land $63,672 Building $275,914 | |
| 2025 | $3,865.00 (+56.73%) | |
| 2023 | $2,466.00 (+7.03%) | $209,182 Land $52,558 Building $156,624 |
| 2022 | $2,304.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet.
Based on FCC filings for 331 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF EL CENTRO serves 44,124 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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