Tulare County property record for 236 E Thurman Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,437 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $953 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 253-137-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 253-137-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,437 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 253-137-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 236 E THURMAN AVE |
| City | PORTERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93257-3925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | EASTERN ADD LOT 8 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTERN ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 3802 |
236 E Thurman Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 N ROCHE ST, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257-3923 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20169220 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049755 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 236 E Thurman Ave was $953.
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 | $89,951 (+2%) Land $36,222 Building $53,729 | |
| 2025 | $953.00 | $88,188 Land $35,512 Building $52,676 |
| 2023 | $935.00 (+3.2%) | $84,766 Land $34,134 Building $50,632 |
| 2022 | $906.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 236 E Thurman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 236 E Thurman Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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