Tulare County property record for 478 Nelson St, Tulare, CA 93274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,158 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $434,500 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Second Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 172-310-027-000 |
| Primary APN | 172-310-027-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,158 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,158 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 13,802 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 172-310-027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 478 NELSON ST |
| City | TULARE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93274-7538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-7 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6, PALM RANCH NO 8, RM 43-51 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALM RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TULARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2403 |
478 Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ANSWER HOME LENDING INC |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162576 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Property Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Document Number | 0000055690 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0055690 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Property Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Document Number | 0000023415 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0023415 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Document Number | 0000012617 |
| Map Reference | MB 43 PG 51 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0012617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Document Number | 0000012618 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0012618 |
| Name | ANSWER HOME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Property Address | 478 NELSON ST, TULARE, CA 93274-7538 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0001275 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Nelson St was $6,185, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Municipality | Tulare City |
| Elementary School District | Tulare City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Tulare Joint Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $559,549 (+2%) Land $120,744 Building $438,805 | |
| 2025 | $6,185.00 (+0.45%) | $548,578 Land $118,377 Building $430,201 |
| 2024 | $6,157.00 (+2.67%) | |
| 2023 | $5,997.00 (+3.04%) | $527,278 Land $113,781 Building $413,497 |
| 2022 | $5,820.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 478 Nelson St 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 | 1 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 478 Nelson St is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% 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 TULARE serves 72,241 people · EPA ID CA5410015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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