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$134,764$241 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

179 W RIVER AVE

PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
1
Baths
560 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,320 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$135K
$116K low$154K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$340 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$38,425 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,445
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,425

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.47
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
45
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
6
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
98
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTulare
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Evaporative
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 100 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Olive Street Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Porterville High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Bartlett Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Porterville Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 93257These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.131

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.3.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.83,123
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.198 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,283
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,150
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

179 W River Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Porterville 93257
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Porterville 93257
  • Among the smallest homes in Porterville 93257
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Porterville 93257
  • Older than 89% of homes in Tulare County

What homes are worth in Porterville 93257

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$147K$632K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Porterville 93257.

How it measures up in Porterville 93257

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Porterville 93257.

Estimated value$134,764
CheaperTypical $289,235Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$241
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 179 W River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePorterville 93257Tulare County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,764almost no homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24180% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than560 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than4,320 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than194013% of homes11% of homes

About 179 W River Ave

How much is 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA is $134,764 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $115,905 to $153,623. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA last sell?

179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA last sold on Feb 27, 2001, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA?

179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA has 1 bathrooms, 560 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA built?

179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA?

179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA is assigned to Olive Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Porterville High School (high), rated B+; Bartlett Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Porterville Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA compare to other homes in Porterville 93257?

Among the 19,908 homes in Porterville 93257, it is worth more than almost none of them ($134,764 against a typical $289,235), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($241 against a typical $206), it is bigger than almost none of them (560 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (4,320 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1940 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Tulare County, it is worth more than 2% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 179 W River Ave, Porterville, CA was $340. The county assessed it at $38,425.

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