Tulare County property record for 518 N Gem St, Tulare, CA 93274
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,088 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,132 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,268 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 170-181-014-000 |
| Primary APN | 170-181-014-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,132 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 170-181-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 518 N GEM ST |
| City | TULARE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93274-2840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE GDN POR LT 15 BLK3 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE GDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TULARE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
518 N Gem St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202027948 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027948 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 518 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2840 |
| Document Number | 0000027948 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 57 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0027948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 518 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2840 |
| Document Number | 0000027949 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0027949 |
| Name | KINGS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 N Gem St was $2,268 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $218,998 (+2%) Land $41,431 Building $177,567 | |
| 2025 | $2,268.00 Homeowner's exemption | $214,705 Land $40,619 Building $174,086 |
| 2023 | $2,200.00 (+3.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $206,370 Land $39,043 Building $167,327 |
| 2022 | $2,134.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 518 N Gem St 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 518 N Gem St 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 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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