Imperial County property record for 554 Desert Gardens Dr, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 856 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,857 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,167 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-531-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-531-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 856 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,857 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 554 DESERT GARDENS DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-4412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 2 EL CENTRO ADD NO 4 OM 2 85 |
| Legal Subdivision | DENZA PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
554 Desert Gardens Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 554 DESERT GARDENS DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201922891 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022891 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 554 DESERT GARDENS DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4412 |
| Document Number | 0000022891 |
| Map Reference | MAP 152 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019022891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 554 DESERT GARDENS DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4412 |
| Document Number | 0000022892 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019022892 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 554 Desert Gardens Dr was $4,167.
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 | $373,503 Land $72,828 Building $300,675 | |
| 2025 | $4,167.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,295.00 (+7.04%) | $194,465 Land $52,558 Building $141,907 |
| 2022 | $2,144.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 554 Desert Gardens Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 554 Desert Gardens Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 588 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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