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1198 E Richard Smith Ave, Tulare, CA 93274 Property Records

Tulare County property record for 1198 E Richard Smith Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,506 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$38,000 (Aug 2002)
Tax Bill$2,343 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Line of Credit
Feb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN171-215-004-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN171-215-004-000
Alternative APNs
  • 171-215-004
  • 17121504000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,663 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,663 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area7,506 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area222 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number171-215-004
Street Address1198 E RICHARD SMITH AVE
CityTULARE
StateCA
Zip93274-8033
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 11 OAKVIEW ESTATES UNIT NO 6 RM 36-42
Legal SubdivisionOAKVIEW ESTATE
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionTULARE CA
Township / Civil DivisionTULARE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract2302

Owner

1198 E Richard Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.

Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1198 E RICHARD SMITH AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-8033
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Feb 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MUFG UNION BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 9, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200260020
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTULARE CA
Property Address1198 E RICHARD SMITH AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-8033
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000047831
DateAug 30, 2019
Instrument2019-0047831
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 5, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTULARE CA
Property Address1198 E RICHARD SMITH AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-8033
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1198 E RICHARD SMITH AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-8033

Mortgage

Document Number0000012026
DateFeb 18, 2021
Instrument2021-0012026
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term121 Months
DueMar 1, 2031

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1198 E Richard Smith Ave was $2,343 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyTulare County
MunicipalityTulare City
Elementary School DistrictTulare City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTulare Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$226,031 (+2%) Land $56,138 Building $169,893
2025$2,343.00 Homeowner's exemption$221,600 Land $55,038 Building $166,562
2023$2,273.00 (+3.08%) Homeowner's exemption$212,997 Land $52,901 Building $160,096
2022$2,205.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1198 E Richard Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1198 E Richard Smith 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF TULARE
serves 72,241 people · EPA ID CA5410015
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 349 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Race Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless		400 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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