Tulare County property record for 493 E River Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.361 acres (15,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $179 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 261-015-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 261-015-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,725 sqft (0.361 acres) |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 261-015-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 493 E RIVER AVE |
| City | PORTERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93257-5519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | MONTE VISTA FLAT E 90 FTLT 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 3904 |
493 E River Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 S LARSON ST, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257-5511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 493 E River Ave was $179.
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Unified School District | Porterville Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,973 (+2%) Land $16,973 | |
| 2025 | $179.00 | $16,641 Land $16,641 |
| 2023 | $176.00 (+2.92%) | $15,996 Land $15,996 |
| 2022 | $171.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 493 E River Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 493 E River Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 275 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Race Communications.
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