Tulare County property record for 509 E Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,417 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,744 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 253-112-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 253-112-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,417 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,417 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,403 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 509 E PUTNAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PORTERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93257-4124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRADRICK SUB LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADRICK SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 3904 |
509 E Putnam Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 E PUTNAM AVE, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257-4124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201678785 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 E Putnam Ave was $1,744 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Municipality | Porterville City |
| Unified School District | Porterville Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $171,648 (+2%) Land $41,431 Building $130,217 | |
| 2025 | $1,744.00 Homeowner's exemption | $168,283 Land $40,619 Building $127,664 |
| 2023 | $1,708.00 (+3.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,750 Land $39,043 Building $122,707 |
| 2022 | $1,654.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 509 E Putnam Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 509 E Putnam 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PORTERVILLE serves 63,487 people · EPA ID CA5410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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.
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