Tulare County property record for 20696 Ames Dr, Richgrove, CA 93261
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $868 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 340-053-021-000 |
| Primary APN | 340-053-021-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 273 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Old Parcel Number | 340-053-021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20696 AMES DR |
| City | RICHGROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | RICHGROVE RE LTS 41-42 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHGROVE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41-42 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | EARLIMART |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 4301 |
20696 Ames Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 1996.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 206, RICHGROVE, CA 93261-0206 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20696 Ames Dr was $868.
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Secondary School District | Delano Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Richgrove Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,175 (+2%) Land $21,030 Building $52,145 | |
| 2025 | $868.00 | $71,741 Land $20,618 Building $51,123 |
| 2023 | $854.00 (+16.67%) | $68,957 Land $19,818 Building $49,139 |
| 2022 | $732.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 20696 Ames Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 20696 Ames Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | RICHGROVE COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT serves 1,617 people · EPA ID CA5410024 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate not recorded as resolved · Oct 2025 Arsenic not recorded as resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 48 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Applied Technology Group Fixed Wireless | 500 / 500 |
| OACYS Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
| Varcomm Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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