20738 Ames Dr, Richgrove, CA 93261 Property Records

Tulare County property record for 20738 Ames Dr, Richgrove, CA 93261

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 518 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,515 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$260,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,011 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2023 Transfer May 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`340-053-015-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`340-053-015-000`
Alternative APNs	`340-053-015` `34005315000`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	1 Room
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	518 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	518 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	7,515 sqft (0.173 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	340-053-015
Street Address	20738 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 29-30-BLK 11
Legal Subdivision	RICHGROVE
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	29-30
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Township / Civil Division	EARLIMART
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2031
Census Tract	4301

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	20738 AMES DR, RICHGROVE, CA 93261
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 31, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer PLACER TITLE COMPANY
May 31, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202325098
Prior Transfer Date	May 24, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000025096
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	May 31, 2023
Property Address	20738 AMES DR, RICHGROVE, CA 93261
Document Number	0000025097
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 15
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2023
Instrument	2023-0025097
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2023
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5331 SHARON MARIE CT, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118-1832

May 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	May 31, 2023
Property Address	20738 AMES DR, RICHGROVE, CA 93261
Document Number	0000025098
Map Reference	MB 11 PG 15
Instrument Date	Apr 12, 2023
Instrument	2023-0025098
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2023
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	20738 AMES DR, RICHGROVE, CA 93261

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025099
Date	May 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-0025099

Lender

Name	GOLDEN EMPIRE MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$275,913 (+2%) Land $42,448 Building $233,465
2025	$3,011.00 (+124.03%)	$270,504 (+124.56%) Land $41,616 Building $228,888
2023	$1,344.00 (+11.81%) Homeowner's exemption	$120,460 Land $11,501 Building $108,959
2022	$1,202.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 500 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 66% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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