Tulare County property record for 850 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 8 ba · 4,336 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,942 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,094 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 170-340-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 170-340-008-000 |
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| 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 | 13,942 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 170-340-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 850 E MERRITT AVE |
| City | TULARE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93274-2239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | MERRITT ARMS LT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRITT ARMS TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | TULARE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 2303 |
850 E Merritt Ave, a quadplex, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2023 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 791, VISALIA, CA 93279-0791 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY STRONG CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202334422 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 850 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2239 |
| Document Number | 0000034422 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0034422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 |
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| Address | PO BOX 791, VISALIA, CA 93279-0791 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 850 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2239 |
| Document Number | 0000054299 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0054299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 850 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2239 |
| Document Number | 0000054300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0054300 |
| Name | VALLEY STRONG CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 5 Years |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6% |
| Index | 5-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 850 E Merritt Ave was $2,094 with an additional 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 | $782,068 (+2%) Land $95,404 Building $686,664 | |
| 2025 | $2,094.00 Additional exemption filed | $766,734 Land $93,534 Building $673,200 |
| 2023 | $3,610.00 (+3%) | $327,152 Land $70,735 Building $256,417 |
| 2022 | $3,505.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 850 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 850 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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