Tulare County property record for 820 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 8 ba · 4,336 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,156 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,209 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 170-340-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 170-340-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,336 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,156 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 170-340-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 820 E MERRITT AVE |
| City | TULARE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93274-2253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2 |
| Legal Description | MERRITT ARMS LT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRITT ARMS TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TULARE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
820 E Merritt Ave, a quadplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1588, TULARE, CA 93275-1588 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200140510 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030530 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 820 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2253 |
| Document Number | 0000018527 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 27387 ROAD 100 VISALIA CA 932779442, VISALIA, CA 93277-9442 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 820 E Merritt Ave was $3,209, up 0.3% from the year before.
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 | $299,718 (+2%) Land $69,164 Building $230,554 | |
| 2025 | $3,209.00 (+0.34%) | $293,842 Land $67,808 Building $226,034 |
| 2024 | $3,198.00 (+2.63%) | |
| 2023 | $3,116.00 (+3.01%) | $282,433 Land $65,176 Building $217,257 |
| 2022 | $3,025.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 820 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 820 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 |
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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 | 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 |
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| 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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