Imperial County property record for 859 W Hamilton Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,913 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,528 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-374-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 053-374-005-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,913 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 859 W HAMILTON AVE |
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| City | EL CENTRO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 92243-3813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 20 FT OF LOT 8 & ALL OF LOT 9 BLK 26 THIRD ADDITION OM 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | EL CENTRO 03 ADD OM2 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EL CENTRO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
859 W Hamilton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Imperial County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20179432 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002903 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | IMPERIAL CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 859 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3813 |
| Document Number | 0000009432 |
| Map Reference | MAP106 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017009432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| 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 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 859 W HAMILTON AVE, EL CENTRO, CA 92243-3813 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000009433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017009433 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 W Hamilton Ave was $2,528.
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 | $221,363 Land $47,348 Building $174,015 | |
| 2025 | $2,528.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,459.00 (+7.01%) | $208,597 Land $44,618 Building $163,979 |
| 2022 | $2,298.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 859 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 859 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 585 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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