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265 E Birch Ave, Hanford, CA 93230 Property Records

Kings County property record for 265 E Birch Ave, Hanford, CA 93230 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.231 acres (10,077 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$290,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$3,243 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN008-061-008-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN008-061-008-000
Alternative APN
  • 008-061-008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,888 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,888 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,077 sqft (0.231 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area594 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address265 E BIRCH AVE
CityHANFORD
StateCA
Zip93230-1410
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSEC 24/18/21 LOT 37 DOUTY HEIGHTS
Legal SubdivisionDOUTY HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionKINGS CA
Township / Civil DivisionHANFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract701

Owner

Source: Kings County records · APN 008-061-008-000

Assessment roll updated July 22, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address265 E BIRCH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 10, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Mar 10, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
LAWRENCE W MARTELLA 1999 TRUST
Jan 22, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 22, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20233729
Prior Transfer DateJan 18, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000001055
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKINGS CA
Recording DateMar 10, 2023
Property Address265 E BIRCH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410
Document Number0000003730
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 7
Instrument DateMar 08, 2023
Instrument2303730
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address265 E BIRCH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKINGS CA
Recording DateMar 10, 2023
Property Address265 E BIRCH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410
Document Number0000003729
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 7
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2023
Instrument2303729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$319.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address265 E BIRCH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410

Mortgage

Document Number0000003731
DateMar 10, 2023
Instrument2303731
Lender
NameLAWRENCE W MARTELLA 1999 TRUST
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKINGS CA
Recording DateJan 22, 2019
Property Address265 E BIRCH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410
Document Number0000001055
Instrument DateJan 18, 2019
Instrument1055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 04, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address265 E BIRCH AVE HANFORD CA 932301410, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410

January 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionKINGS CA
Recording DateJan 22, 2019
Property Address265 E BIRCH AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410
Document Number0000001054
Instrument DateJan 18, 2019
Instrument1054
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 04, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address265 E BIRCH AVE HANFORD CA 932301410, HANFORD, CA 93230-1410

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kings County records · Assessment roll updated July 22, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyKings County
MunicipalityHanford City
Elementary School DistrictHanford Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictHanford Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$307,749 (+2%) Land $84,896 Building $222,853
2025$3,243.00 (+3.25%) Homeowner's exemption$301,716 (+3.79%) Land $83,232 Building $218,484
2023$3,141.00 (+186.07%)$290,700 Land $77,520 Building $213,180
2022$1,098.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kings County (06031C), updated November 11, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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