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$213,290$227 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $40,000 on May 21, 2015

542 S RUTH ST

PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
0
Baths
940 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$213K
$193K low$234K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · May 21, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$893 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$84,133 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,048
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,085
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,484

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.60
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
81
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.
8
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.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 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.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
John J. Doyle Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Granite Hills High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Pioneer Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

542 S Ruth St 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Tulare County
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Porterville 93257
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Tulare County
  • Older than 87% 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
$148K$643K

This home is worth more than 18% of 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$213,290
CheaperTypical $289,642Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$227
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area940 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,442 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 542 S Ruth St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePorterville 93257Tulare County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,29018% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22768% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than940 ft²10% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac43% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than194616% of homes13% of homes

About 542 S Ruth St

How much is 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA is $213,290 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $192,557 to $234,023. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA last sell?

542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA last sold on May 21, 2015 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA?

542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA has 940 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA built?

542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA?

542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA is assigned to John J. Doyle Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Granite Hills High School (high), rated C; Pioneer Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Porterville Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA compare to other homes in Porterville 93257?

Among the 19,907 homes in Porterville 93257, it is worth more than 18% of them ($213,290 against a typical $289,642), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($227 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 10% of them (940 ft² against a typical 1,442 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1946 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Tulare County, it is worth more than 14% 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 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 542 S Ruth St, Porterville, CA was $893. The county assessed it at $84,133.

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