865 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274 Property Records

Tulare County property record for 865 E Merritt Ave, Tulare, CA 93274

Property Summary

Property Type	Mobile Home
Details	5 bd · 4 ba · 2,472 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.213 acres (9,280 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$405,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,602 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`170-321-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`170-321-001-000`
Alternative APNs	`170-321-001` `17032101000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,472 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,472 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Architectural Style	Mobile Home
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	9,280 sqft (0.213 acres)
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Patio Area	283 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	170-321-001
Street Address	865 E MERRITT AVE
City	TULARE
State	CA
Zip	93274-2219
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home
Legal Description	CHERRY PARK EST LOT 53
Legal Subdivision	CHERRY PARK EST
Legal Lot Number	53
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Township / Civil Division	TULARE
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5008
Census Tract	2303

Owner

865 E Merritt Ave, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 28, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COUNTRY CLUB MORTGAGE INC
Jan 27, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage KINGS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Dec 18, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 8, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage KINGS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 8, 2020
Deed Document Number	202319653
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 21, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000005710
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2023
Property Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219
Document Number	0000019653
Map Reference	MB 23 PG 94
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2023
Instrument	2023-0019653
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 10, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019654
Date	Apr 28, 2023
Instrument	2023-0019654

Lender

Name	COUNTRY CLUB MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2053

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2022
Property Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219
Document Number	0000005710
Map Reference	MB 23 PG 94
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2022
Instrument	2022-0005710
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005711
Date	Jan 27, 2022
Instrument	2022-0005711

Lender

Name	KINGS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Property Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074040
Date	Dec 18, 2019
Instrument	2019-0074040

Lender

Name	FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Subprime Lender
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	TULARE CA
Recording Date	Sep 8, 2020
Property Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219
Document Number	0000053309
Map Reference	MB 23 PG 94
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2020
Instrument	2020-0053309
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	865 E MERRITT AVE, TULARE, CA 93274-2219

Mortgage

Document Number	0000053310
Date	Sep 8, 2020
Instrument	2020-0053310

Lender

Name	KINGS MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 865 E Merritt Ave was $4,602, up 0.3% from the year before.

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		$429,788 (+2%) Land $79,590 Building $350,198
2025	$4,602.00 (+0.35%)	$421,362 Land $78,030 Building $343,332
2024	$4,586.00 (+54.46%)
2023	$2,969.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$276,088 Land $68,155 Building $207,933
2022	$2,881.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 865 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.

Wildfire

The area around 865 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

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 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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