Tulare County property record for 859 E Scranton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,357 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 271-171-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 271-171-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,357 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Old Parcel Number | 271-171-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 859 E SCRANTON AVE |
| City | PORTERVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93257-9460 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AE10 |
| Legal Description | TR 301 LOT 13 |
| Legal Tract | 301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 3402 |
859 E Scranton Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Tulare County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 86, TIPTON, CA 93272-0086 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201250040 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TULARE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 859 E SCRANTON AVE, PORTERVILLE, CA 93257-9460 |
| Document Number | 0000002593 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2593 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | PO BOX 86 TIPTON CA 932720086, TIPTON, CA 93272-0086 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 E Scranton Ave was $1,809.
Source: Tulare County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Tulare County |
| Unified School District | Porterville Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $170,670 (+2%) Land $34,133 Building $136,537 | |
| 2025 | $1,809.00 | $167,324 Land $33,464 Building $133,860 |
| 2023 | $1,775.00 (+3.2%) | $160,828 Land $32,165 Building $128,663 |
| 2022 | $1,720.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 859 E Scranton 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.
Wildfire risk around 859 E Scranton Ave is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 43% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| OACYS Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 30 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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