Great opportunity to add your personal touch and unlock this home's full potential! With some remodeling and TLC, this charming 1,229-square-foot home can truly shine. The property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room, a dining area, and a cozy cabin-style kitchen with a breakfast nook. Step outside to a generously sized backyard that includes a large 12x18 storage building with potential for conversion into an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) or granny flat, subject to buyer verification of local regulations. The property also offers convenient alley access. Ideally located near parks, schools, and shopping. This home presents an excellent opportunity for homeowners, investors, or anyone looking to create their dream space.
For sale
Price cut: $21K (7/8)
$249,000
473 Wensley Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
3beds
1,229sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,638/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
6,566 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenient alley accessGenerously sized backyardDining areaBreakfast nookCozy cabin-style kitchen
- 45 days |
- 1,209 |
- 32 |
Zillow last checked:
Listed by:
Ramona Ramirez,
Rubio Realty & Assoc.
Source: ICAOR,MLS#: 26846017IC
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Tile
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range-Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Mixed, Laminate, Wood, Tile, Vinyl Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,229
- Total interior livable area: 1,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,566 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, No Sprinklers
Details
- Parcel number: 053396003000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised, Combination, Slab
- Roof: Flat,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Unknown
- Sewer: City
- Water: City
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Jr Dukes Subdivision #1
Location
- Region: El Centro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,107
- Annual tax amount: $535
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000$203/sqft |
Source:  ICAOR #26846017IC Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Contingent | $249,000$203/sqft |
Source: ICAOR #26846017IC Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2026 | Pending sale | $249,000$203/sqft |
Source: ICAOR #26846017IC Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $249,000-7.8%$203/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000$220/sqft |
Source: ICAOR #26846017IC Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $535 +4.8% | $44,107 +2% |
| 2024 | $511 -2% | $43,244 +2% |
| 2023 | $521 | $42,397 +2% |
| 2022 | -- | $41,567 +3% |
| 2021 | $477 -1.8% | $40,337 |
| 2020 | $485 +3% | $40,337 +2% |
| 2019 | $471 | $39,547 +2% |
| 2018 | $471 +1.5% | $38,772 +2% |
| 2017 | $464 +2% | $38,013 +2% |
| 2016 | $455 +3.6% | $37,269 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $439 | $36,710 +2% |
| 2014 | $439 | $35,992 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $35,830 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,129 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $34,441 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $34,185 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $34,267 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $33,596 +12.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $29,838 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $29,254 |
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Neighborhood: 92243
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Harding Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Wilson Jr. High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Central Union High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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