Tulare County property record for 12 E Laurel Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,706 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,148 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 253-041-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 253-041-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,706 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,706 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 253-041-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 E LAUREL AVE |
| City | PORTERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93257-2420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STURMS HOME TR POR LT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | STURMS HOME TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 E LAUREL AVE, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257-2420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 199550902 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Municipality | Porterville City |
| Unified School District | Porterville Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $209,748 (+2%) Land $51,982 Building $157,766 | |
| 2025 | $2,148.00 (+1.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $205,636 (+4.04%) Land $50,963 Building $154,673 |
| 2024 | $2,108.00 (+0.19%) | |
| 2023 | $2,104.00 (+3.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $197,653 Land $48,985 Building $148,668 |
| 2022 | $2,038.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 56 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 56 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 PORTERVILLE serves 63,487 people · EPA ID CA5410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| OACYS Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Race Communications.
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