Imperial County property record for 542 S 2nd St, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-291-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-291-010-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,358 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,520 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 542 S 2ND ST |
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| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-2756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S 50 FT OF N 300 FT OF BLOCK 35 SECOND ADD OM 1 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND ADD |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 S 2ND ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201227922 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008180 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 542 S 2ND ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2756 |
| Document Number | 0000002610 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2610 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 542 S 2ND ST EL CENTRO CA 922432756, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-2756 |
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 | $106,751 (+6.12%) Land $25,114 Building $81,637 | |
| 2025 | $1,233.00 (+2.75%) | |
| 2023 | $1,200.00 (+6.95%) | $100,597 Land $23,667 Building $76,930 |
| 2022 | $1,122.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 390 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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