NOT LISTED FOR SALE

731 Desert Gardens Dr El Centro, CA 92243

Estimated Value: $473,084 - $496,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,385 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 11, 2022

Last sale price $405,000 $170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,929/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Guest House
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Bucklin Dog Run

About This Home

As of February 2022

Classic charmer with a beach house feel! This charming home in one of El Centro's oldest neighborhoods combines merges the old with the new to create a lovely home. It has the updates that make life easy without ruining the classic feel. Warm hardwood floors throughout give this home a cozy feel while the new stone kitchen countertops give it a clean new look. New windows for energy efficiency and classic crown molding and a lovely wood burning fireplace to cozy up to in the winter. All stainless steel appliances in the cozy country kitchen are included. The attached studio with it's own kitchenette and private bath, is perfect for your nanny or your granny. Large master suite with barn doors on the dual walk in closets and a double vanity in the ensuite bath. The closet space alone will make you fall in love with this home. All of this on a large lot with plenty of room for a yard and a HUGE pool. *Roof and electrical panel were replaced in 2019, new pool equipment and alarm system is paid up through July 2022.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Libby Gibson

ERA The Real Estate Store License #01949246 Listed on: 11/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Victor Conner

Victor D. Conner, Broker License #02034884

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,653 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x129
  • Fenced Yard
  • Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,385 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security System Owned
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Attached Carport Space

Schools

  • Wilson Jr High Middle School
  • Central Union High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Attached Guest House

Community Details

  • Desert Gardens Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-522-005-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: 0
  • Lot Description: Front Yard, Fenced, Fenced Yard
  • Lot Location: City
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Lot Acreage: 0.222
  • Lot Size: 75x129
  • Price/ Sq Ft: 167.67
  • Advertising Remarks: Classic charmer with a beach house feel! This charming home in one of El Centro's oldest neighborhoods combines the old with the new to create a lovely home. It has the updates that make life easy without ruining the classic feel. Warm hardwood floors throughout give this home a cozy feel while the new stone kitchen countertops give it a clean new look. New windows for energy efficiency and classic crown molding and a lovely wood burning fireplace to cozy up to in the winter. All stainless steel appliances in the cozy country kitchen are included. The attached studio with it's own kitchenette and private bath, is perfect for your nanny or your granny. Large master suite with barn doors on the dual walk in closets and a double vanity in the ensuite bath. The closet space alone will make you fall in love with this home. All of this on a large lot with plenty of room for a yard and
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 053-522-005-000
  • Full Bathroom: 3
  • Half Bathroom: 0
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Property Sub Type: House
  • Street Address: 731 Desert Gardens Dr
  • Street Name Display: Yes
  • Street Number Display: Yes
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Builders Tract Name: Desert Gardens
  • State Abbrv: CALIFORNIA
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Master Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down, Master Bedroom, Walkincloset, Master Suite
  • Den: 0
  • Family Room: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters
  • Laundry: In Closet, Inside
  • Dining Room: 1
  • Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range-Electric, Dishwasher
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Rooms: Wood Burning
  • Living Area: 2385
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Faces North
  • Construction: Wood
  • Fence: Wood
  • Foundation: Foundation - Fha Approved, Raised Foundation
  • Guest House: Attached
  • Patio: Covered
  • Pool: Indoor
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking: 1
  • Other Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Carport, Carport Attached
  • Total Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Security: Owned
  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Cfac
  • Heating: Cfae

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Area: 9653

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Central Union High
  • Junior High School: Wilson Jr High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2019
Closed on
Aug 9, 2019
Sold by
Elms Deborah Marie
Bought by
Elms Christopher Donal
Seller's Agent
Christopher Marrs
Look Realty & Mortgage Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Johanna Alonso
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$33,000
Sold Price
$306,000
Premium/Discount to List
$273,000
827.27%
Current Estimated Value
$484,521

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$178,521
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.41%
Original Mortgage
$300,457
Outstanding Balance
$263,307
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$221,214

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2019
Closed on
Jul 18, 2019
Sold by
Strahm Frances
Bought by
Elms Christopher Donal
Seller's Agent
Christopher Marrs
Look Realty & Mortgage Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Johanna Alonso
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$33,000
Sold Price
$306,000
Premium/Discount to List
$273,000
827.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,457
Outstanding Balance
$263,307
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$221,214
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Elms Christopher Donal -- Stewart Title Of Ca
Elms Christopher Donal $306,000 Stewart Title Of Ca
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Elms Christopher Donal $300,457
Closed Elms Christopher Donal $10,710
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/11/2022 02/11/22 Sold $405,000 +1.3% $170 / Sq Ft
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2021 12/13/21 For Sale $399,900 0.0% $168 / Sq Ft
11/19/2021 11/19/21 For Sale $399,900 +30.7% $168 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Sold $306,000 -2.8% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/30/2019 06/30/19 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2019 05/28/19 Price Changed $314,900 -1.6% $132 / Sq Ft
05/13/2019 05/13/19 Price Changed $319,900 -3.1% $134 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Price Changed $330,000 +900.0% $138 / Sq Ft
03/22/2019 03/22/19 For Sale $33,000 -- $14 / Sq Ft
Source: Imperial County Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,743 $429,788 $68,978 $360,810
2023 $4,743 $413,100 $66,300 $346,800
2022 $3,530 $315,351 $61,833 $253,518
2021 $3,440 $309,169 $60,621 $248,548
2020 $3,506 $306,000 $60,000 $246,000
2019 $1,670 $146,241 $15,046 $131,195
2018 $1,661 $143,374 $14,751 $128,623
2017 $1,564 $140,563 $14,462 $126,101
2016 $1,531 $137,808 $14,179 $123,629
2015 $1,507 $135,739 $13,967 $121,772
2014 $1,472 $133,081 $13,694 $119,387
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Libby Gibson

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Libby Gibson

    ERA The Real Estate Store

    (760) 427-3536

    55 Total Sales

    Libby Gibson
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  • Victor Conner

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Victor Conner

    Victor D. Conner, Broker

    (760) 235-9006

    177 Total Sales

    Victor Conner
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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Christopher Marrs

    Look Realty & Mortgage Inc.

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  • Johanna Alonso

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Johanna Alonso

    Coldwell Banker West

    (760) 222-8548

    100 Total Sales

    Johanna Alonso
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Map

Source: Imperial County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21106799IC

Imperial County Association of REALTORS®

APN: 053-522-005-000

California Imperial County El Centro 92243

731 Desert Gardens Dr, El Centro, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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