Tulare County property record for 503 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,578 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,408 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,958 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 170-071-038-000 |
| Primary APN | 170-071-038-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,578 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,578 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,408 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 414 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 170-071-038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 503 E MERRITT AVE |
| City | TULARE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93274-2119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CROCKER OAK PARK POR LT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CROCKER OAK PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TULARE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
503 E Merritt Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2011.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20115859 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Property Address | 503 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2119 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000010994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0010994 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 E Merritt Ave was $1,958.
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 | $182,948 (+2%) Land $52,269 Building $130,679 | |
| 2025 | $1,958.00 | $179,362 Land $51,245 Building $128,117 |
| 2023 | $1,902.00 (+2.98%) | $172,399 Land $49,256 Building $123,143 |
| 2022 | $1,847.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 503 E Merritt Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026
| 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.
The area around 503 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cal.net, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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