Imperial County property record for 838 W Hamilton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,765 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,555 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-334-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-334-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,765 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,765 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,555 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 838 W HAMILTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-3814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E 25 FT OF LOT 19 & ALL OF LOT 20 BLOCK 25 THIRD ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | EL CENTRO ADD 03 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
838 W Hamilton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202120968 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031647 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 838 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3814 |
| Document Number | 0000020968 |
| Map Reference | MAP 106 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021020968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 838 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3814 |
| Document Number | 0000020969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021020969 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 W Hamilton Ave was $3,697.
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 | $324,727 Land $64,945 Building $259,782 | |
| 2025 | $3,697.00 | |
| 2023 | $3,596.00 (+7.06%) | $306,000 Land $61,200 Building $244,800 |
| 2022 | $3,359.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 838 W Hamilton 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 838 W Hamilton 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 |
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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 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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