Kings County property record for 397 Sidney Ave, Hanford, CA 93230
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,636 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 011-460-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 011-460-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,636 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 397 SIDNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HANFORD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93230-6141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | 397 SIDNEY AVE HFD |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGS TERRACE 181 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
397 Sidney Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Kings County records, as of July 22, 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 | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 DOVEWOOD CIR, REEDLEY, CA 93654-2764 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WESTERN PIONEER FINANCIAL INC |
| Dec 8, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202127160 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 397 SIDNEY AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-6141 |
| Document Number | 0000016062 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | 189 DOVEWOOD CIR, REEDLEY, CA 93654-2764 |
| Document Number | 0000016063 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216063 |
| Name | WESTERN PIONEER FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 SIDNEY AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-6141 |
| Document Number | 0000027160 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2127160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 385 E OLSON AVE, REEDLEY, CA 93654-7026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 SIDNEY AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-6141 |
| Document Number | 0000026278 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17034 KENT AVE, LEMOORE, CA 93245-9761 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 397 SIDNEY AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-6141 |
| Document Number | 0000026279 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126279 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 10628 9 1/8 AVE, HANFORD, CA 93230-5225 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Sidney Ave was $2,277, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Kings County assessment roll, as of July 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | Hanford City |
| Elementary School District | Hanford Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Hanford Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,073 (+2%) Land $64,945 Building $146,128 | |
| 2025 | $2,277.00 (+3.69%) | $206,935 Land $63,672 Building $143,263 |
| 2024 | $2,196.00 (+2.19%) | |
| 2023 | $2,149.00 (-0.05%) | $198,900 Land $61,200 Building $137,700 |
| 2022 | $2,150.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 397 Sidney Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 397 Sidney Ave is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 HANFORD serves 62,127 people · EPA ID CA1610003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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