545 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 545 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.142 acres (6,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$67,000 (Oct 2012)
Tax Bill	$977 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Transfer Dec 2025 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-582-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-582-001-000`
Alternative APNs	`0535820101` `05358201`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,208 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,208 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	545 SMOKETREE DR
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-4421
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 5 BLK 10 DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7 FM 1 39
Legal Subdivision	DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	5
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

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	1275 DRIFTWOOD DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4348
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 8, 2025	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 8, 2025	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 28, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201224936
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 8, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc	0000024763
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2025
Property Address	545 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4421
Document Number	0000019166
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 39
Instrument Date	Oct 22, 2025
Instrument	2025019166
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2026

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	Living Trust
Address	1275 DRIFTWOOD DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4348

December 2025: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2025
Property Address	545 SMOKETREE DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4421
Document Number	0000019164
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 39
Instrument Date	Oct 22, 2025
Instrument	2025019164
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2026

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	1275 DRIFTWOOD DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4348

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		$84,142 (+2%) Land $37,676 Building $46,466
2025	$977.00 (+2.73%)	$82,493 (+4.04%) Land $36,938 Building $45,555
2023	$951.00 (+6.85%)	$79,291 Land $35,504 Building $43,787
2022	$890.00

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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