838 W Orange Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 Property Records

Imperial County property record for 838 W Orange Ave, El Centro, CA 92243

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.149 acres (6,468 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$230,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,840 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`053-251-014-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`053-251-014-000`
Alternative APNs	`0532511401` `05325114`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,442 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,442 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,468 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	838 W ORANGE AVE
City	EL CENTRO
State	CA
Zip	92243-3123
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 20 BLK 22 THIRD ADDITION OM 2 23
Legal Subdivision	EL CENTRO ADD 03
Legal Block	22
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Township / Civil Division	EL CENTRO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	11600

Owner

838 W Orange Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1239 WESTWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4367
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 18, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Oct 12, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Oct 12, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 12, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202126117
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 18, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000026116
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Property Address	838 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3123
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 13, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1239 WESTWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4367

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008951
Date	Apr 18, 2022
Instrument	2022008951

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

October 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2021
Property Address	838 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3123
Document Number	0000026117
Map Reference	MAP 92
Instrument Date	Oct 12, 2021
Instrument	2021026117
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 24, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1239 WESTWIND DR, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-4367

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	IMPERIAL CA
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2021
Property Address	838 W ORANGE AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3123
Document Number	0000026116
Map Reference	MAP 92
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2021
Instrument	2021026116
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

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	Family Trust
Address	2470 W BRIGHTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3559

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 W Orange Ave was $2,840.

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		$248,958 Land $64,945 Building $184,013
2025	$2,840.00
2023	$2,763.00 (+7.05%)	$234,600 Land $61,200 Building $173,400
2022	$2,581.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 838 W Orange 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.

Wildfire

The area around 838 W Orange 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.

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 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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