Tulare County property record for 1226 E Houston Ave, Visalia, CA 93292
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,813 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,236 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 091-072-019-000 |
| Primary APN | 091-072-019-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,813 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 7,001 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 091-072-019 |
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| Street Address | 1226 E HOUSTON AVE |
| City | VISALIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93292-3844 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | CSO |
| Legal Description | POR LT 3 PRATT SUB RM 11-48 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRATT SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VISALIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 1303 |
1226 E Houston Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2018.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2423 E VINE CT, VISALIA, CA 93292-8042 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20188848 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1226 E HOUSTON AVE, VISALIA, CA 93292-3844 |
| Document Number | 0000008848 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2423 E VINE CT VISALIA CA 932928042, VISALIA, CA 93292-8042 |
| Document Number | 8849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8849 |
| Name | JEONG H SOHN |
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| Address | 40613 BELLERIVE CT, PALMDALE, CA 93551-4183 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1226 E Houston Ave was $2,236.
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Municipality | Visalia City |
| Unified School District | Visalia Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,222 (+2%) Land $40,618 Building $170,604 | |
| 2025 | $2,236.00 | $207,081 Land $39,822 Building $167,259 |
| 2023 | $2,112.00 (+2.52%) | $199,042 Land $38,277 Building $160,765 |
| 2022 | $2,060.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1226 E Houston Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 92 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 92 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2019 · other causes |
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.
The area around 1226 E Houston 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CWS - VISALIA private · serves 153,522 people · EPA ID CA5410016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 438 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| OACYS Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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