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398 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274 Property Records

Tulare County property record for 398 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.174 acres (7,559 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$285,000 (Dec 2004)
Tax Bill$4,338 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Transfer
Sep 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN170-060-066-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN170-060-066-000
Alternative APN
  • 17006066000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,090 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,090 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area7,559 sqft (0.174 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area504 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area504 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address398 E MERRITT AVE
CityTULARE
StateCA
Zip93274-1957
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHE OAKS LT 6
Legal SubdivisionTHE OAKS
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionTULARE CA
Township / Civil DivisionTULARE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4010
Census Tract2303

Owner

398 E Merritt Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2026.

Source: Tulare County records, as of October 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address398 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-1957
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Revocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 1, 2026Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Sep 9, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 13, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2004128501
Last Transfer DateSep 24, 2026
Transfer Doc0000050093
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Trustee
JurisdictionTULARE CA
Recording DateOct 1, 2026
Property Address398 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-1957
Document Number0000050093
Instrument DateSep 24, 2026
Instrument202650093
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
Address398 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-1957

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTULARE CA
Recording DateSep 9, 2020
Property Address398 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-1957
Document Number0000053638
Instrument DateAug 18, 2020
Instrument53638
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address398 E MERRITT AVE TULARE CA 932741957, TULARE, CA 93274-1957

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 398 E Merritt Ave was $4,338.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyTulare County
MunicipalityTulare City
Elementary School DistrictTulare City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictTulare Joint Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$405,207 (+2%) Land $85,303 Building $319,904
2025$4,338.00$397,263 Land $83,631 Building $313,632
2023$4,213.00 (+3.01%)$381,839 Land $80,385 Building $301,454
2022$4,090.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 398 E Merritt Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 398 E Merritt Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemCITY OF TULARE
serves 72,241 people · EPA ID CA5410015
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Race Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
unWired Broadband
Fixed Wireless		400 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Cal.net
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.

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