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686 Southwind Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 686 Southwind Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Square Footage1,144 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,130 sqft (0.141 acres)
GarageAttached, 286 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$279,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$3,440.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-573-018-000
Alternative APNs
  • 0535731801
  • 05357318

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,144 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,144 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Exterior MaterialBlock Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area6,130 sqft (0.141 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area286 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address686 SOUTHWIND DR
CityEL CENTRO
StateCA
Zip92243-4446
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 10 BLK 11 DESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7 FM 1 39
Legal SubdivisionDESERT GARDENS SUB NO 7
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Minor Civil DivisionEL CENTRO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3012
Census Tract11700

Owner

Source: Imperial County records · APN 053-573-018-000

Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address686 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4446
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 22, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE INC
May 26, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
May 26, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202126973
Prior Transfer DateApr 14, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000009104
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateOct 22, 2021
Property Address686 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4446
Document Number0000026973
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 39
Instrument DateSep 10, 2021
Instrument2021026973
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address686 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4446

Mortgage

Document Number0000026974
DateOct 22, 2021
Instrument2021026974
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE FIRST MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateMay 26, 2020
Property Address686 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4446
Document Number0000009105
Instrument DateApr 14, 2020
Instrument9105
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$171.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address898 W ROSS RD EL CENTRO CA 922439450, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-9450

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionIMPERIAL CA
Recording DateMay 26, 2020
Property Address686 SOUTHWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4446
Document Number0000009104
Instrument DateApr 14, 2020
Instrument9104
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address250 GAEBRIAL CT IMPERIAL CA 922518816, IMPERIAL, CA 92251-8816

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Imperial County records · Assessment roll updated August 18, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyImperial County
MunicipalityEl Centro City
Secondary School DistrictCentral Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictEl Centro Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$301,997 (+6.12%) Land $54,121 Building $247,876
2025$3,440.00 (+2.81%)
2023$3,346.00 (+7.04%)$284,580 Land $51,000 Building $233,580
2022$3,126.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Imperial County (06025C), updated October 18, 2023 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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