Imperial County property record for 638 W Brighton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,489 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-184-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-184-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 9,117 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 638 W BRIGHTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-3129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 39 TOWNSITE OF EL CENTRO OM 1 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF EL CENTRO |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
638 W Brighton Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 703 SANDALWOOD DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3944 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COMMUNITY VALLEY BANK |
| May 14, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202111390 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017850 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Property Address | 638 1/2 W BRIGHTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011721 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019011721 |
| Name | COMMUNITY VALLEY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL CENTRO, CA 92244 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 638 1/2 W BRIGHTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3129 |
| Document Number | 0000011390 |
| Map Reference | MAP 953 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021011390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 SANDALWOOD DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3944 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 W Brighton Ave was $4,489, up 4.9% from the year before.
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 | $386,425 (+2%) Land $77,284 Building $309,141 | |
| 2025 | $4,489.00 (+4.91%) | $378,849 Land $75,769 Building $303,080 |
| 2024 | $4,279.00 (-2.06%) | |
| 2023 | $4,369.00 (+6.9%) | $364,140 Land $72,828 Building $291,312 |
| 2022 | $4,087.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 638 W Brighton Ave 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 638 W Brighton Ave 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 618 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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