Tulare County property record for 1538 E Kern Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Jun 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 177-144-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 177-144-016-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 209 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 209 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 177-144-016 |
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| Street Address | 1538 E KERN AVE |
| City | TULARE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93274-4577 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEQUOIA TR LTS 18-19 BLK8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEQUOIA TRACT |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-19 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TULARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 2903 |
Source: Tulare County records · APN 177-144-016-000
Assessment roll updated July 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1538 E KERN AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-4577 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| May 16, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GENHOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202230888 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064222 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1538 E KERN AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-4577 |
| Document Number | 0000052641 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 75 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0052641 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1538 E KERN AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-4577 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1538 E KERN AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-4577 |
| Document Number | 0000039700 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 75 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0039700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1538 E KERN AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-4577 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1538 E KERN AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-4577 |
| Document Number | 0000030888 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 75 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0030888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1538 E KERN AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-4577 |
| Document Number | 0000030889 |
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| Date | May 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0030889 |
| Name | GENHOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2052 |
Source: Tulare County records · Assessment roll updated July 30, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Municipality | Tulare City |
| Elementary School District | Tulare City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tulare Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,934.00 (-2.2%) | $275,705 (+2%) Land $68,666 Building $207,039 |
| 2024 | $3,000.00 (+0.57%) | |
| 2023 | $2,983.00 (+85.51%) | $270,300 Land $67,320 Building $202,980 |
| 2022 | $1,608.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 3, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Race Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| UnWired Broadband Holding Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet.
Based on FCC filings for 441 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TULARE serves 72,241 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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