Tulare County property record for 708 S Sowell St, Visalia, CA 93277
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,934 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,165 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 096-116-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 096-116-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,329 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,934 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 096-116-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 708 S SOWELL ST |
| City | VISALIA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93277-2436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R16 |
| Legal Description | ROWE SUB LT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROWE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | VISALIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
708 S Sowell St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 S SOWELL ST, VISALIA, CA 93277-2436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20228104 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000105165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 708 S SOWELL ST, VISALIA, CA 93277-2436 |
| Document Number | 0000008104 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 102 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0008104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 708 S SOWELL ST, VISALIA, CA 93277-2436 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 708 S SOWELL ST, VISALIA, CA 93277-2436 |
| Document Number | 0000056658 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 56658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $104.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 3131 VISALIA CA 932783131, VISALIA, CA 93278-3131 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 S Sowell St was $3,165, down 13.2% from the year before.
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Municipality | Visalia City |
| Unified School District | Visalia Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $297,666 (+2%) Land $74,686 Building $222,980 | |
| 2025 | $3,165.00 (-13.24%) | $291,830 Land $73,222 Building $218,608 |
| 2024 | $3,648.00 (+22.01%) | |
| 2023 | $2,990.00 (+110.86%) | $280,500 Land $70,380 Building $210,120 |
| 2022 | $1,418.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 708 S Sowell St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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.
The area around 708 S Sowell 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 |
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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 | CWS - VISALIA private · serves 153,522 people · EPA ID CA5410016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 471 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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