Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $285,000 on Jul 12, 2005
502 E ROSS AVE
EL CENTRO, CA 92243
0
Baths
1,840 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Jul 12, 2005
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$245,500
PRIMELENDING · recorded Aug 11, 2021
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,806 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$345,661 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,052
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,609
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$338,884
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.50
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
84
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
85
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
0
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
47
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyIMPERIAL
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(8)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Foreclosure Filings(1)
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EH
Meadows Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.6 mi
Central Union High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
District: Central Union High School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 92243These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.481
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.5.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,845
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.470 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,224
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,065
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.3 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
502 E Ross Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 73% of homes in Imperial County
- Among the largest lots in El Centro 92243
- Newer than 77% of homes in El Centro 92243
How it measures up in El Centro 92243
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in El Centro 92243.
Living area1,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,516 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 68% of homes nearby
Lot size4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Year built1996
OlderTypical 1978Newer
Newer than 77% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | El Centro 92243 | Imperial County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,840 ft² | 68% of homes | 73% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 4 ac | almost all homes | 98% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1996 | 77% of homes | 58% of homes |
About 502 E Ross Ave
When did 502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA last sell?
502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA last sold on Jul 12, 2005 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
When was 502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA built?
502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA?
502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA is assigned to Meadows Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Central Union High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Central Union High School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA compare to other homes in El Centro 92243?
Among the 10,105 homes in El Centro 92243, it is bigger than 68% of them (1,840 ft² against a typical 1,516 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (4 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1996 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 E Ross Ave, El Centro, CA was $3,806. The county assessed it at $345,661.
Closest homes
- 498 E Ross Rd$276K291 ft · 684 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 1861 Parker Rd0.5 mi · 1,200 ft²
- 1861 Parker Rd0.5 mi · 0.74 ac · Sold $42K · Sep 2004
- 1865 Parker Rd0.5 mi · 0.89 ac · Sold $110K · Oct 2013
- 1871 Parker Rd$434K0.6 mi · 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 ft² · Sold $295K · Nov 2017
- 1896 Parker Rd$301K0.5 mi · 1,197 ft² · Sold $110K · Nov 2000
- 595 E Gillett St0.6 mi · 12.2 ac · Sold Jan 1900
- 595 E Gillett St0.6 mi · 960 ft²
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