557 N Gem St, Tulare, CA 93274 Property Records

Tulare County property record for 557 N Gem St, Tulare, CA 93274

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,111 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.169 acres (7,371 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$160,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,866 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Aug 2020 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`170-214-003-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`170-214-003-000`
Alternative APN	`17021403000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,111 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,111 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	7,371 sqft (0.169 acres)
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	228 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	557 N GEM ST
City	TULARE
State	CA
Zip	93274-2807
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	COLLEGE GDN LT 2 BLK 6
Legal Subdivision	COLLEGE GDN
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Township / Civil Division	TULARE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4029
Census Tract	2303

Owner

Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	557 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2807
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 8, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KINGS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Aug 4, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Aug 10, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KING MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Aug 10, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201843758
Last Transfer Date	Jul 27, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000045891
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Property Address	557 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2807
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032823
Date	Jun 8, 2020
Instrument	2020-0032823

Lender

Name	KINGS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	VISALIA, CA 93291

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2020
Property Address	557 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2807
Document Number	0000045891
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2020
Instrument	45891
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	557 N GEM ST TULARE CA 932742807, TULARE, CA 93274-2807

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2018
Property Address	557 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2807
Document Number	0000043758
Map Reference	MB18 PG57
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2018
Instrument	2018-0043758
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	557 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000043760
Date	Aug 10, 2018
Instrument	2018-0043760

Lender

Name	KING MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2018
Property Address	557 N GEM ST, TULARE, CA 93274-2807
Document Number	0000043759
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2018
Instrument	43759
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2018
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2901 N BLUE GRASS RANCH DR LAKESIDE AZ 859295869, LAKESIDE, AZ 85929-5869

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$181,482 (+2%) Land $51,202 Building $130,280
2025	$1,866.00 (+3.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$177,925 (+4.04%) Land $50,199 Building $127,726
2023	$1,810.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption	$171,017 Land $48,250 Building $122,767
2022	$1,755.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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