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Tulare County Homes, From Visalia to the South County
Census estimates count 154,202 homes in Tulare County for 478,693 residents. The median home here was built in 1983, and 27% of the housing went up in 2000 or later, so newer tracts sit right alongside older in-town streets.
Single-family detached houses make up 75% of the county's homes, and manufactured homes account for 6%. Among occupied homes, the Census puts renters at 42% and owner-occupants at 58%.
Tulare County Cities and Towns
Choose a city for a local guide with neighborhoods, the housing stock and a PropertyRadar market snapshot.
Visalia
40,428 single-family homes; half valued at or below $425,000 (PropertyRadar)
Tulare
18,818 single-family homes; half valued at or below $350,000 (PropertyRadar)
Porterville
15,806 single-family homes; half valued at or below $350,000 (PropertyRadar)
Dinuba
6,031 single-family homes; half valued at or below $375,000 (PropertyRadar)
Lindsay
3,260 single-family homes; half valued at or below $325,000 (PropertyRadar)
Exeter
3,880 single-family homes; half valued at or below $400,000 (PropertyRadar)
Farmersville
2,235 single-family homes; half valued at or below $300,000 (PropertyRadar)
Woodlake
2,142 single-family homes; half valued at or below $350,000 (PropertyRadar)
Tulare County by the Numbers
Source: PropertyRadar property records, pulled October 18, 2026. Counts cover single-family properties with a site address in Tulare County. "Median value range" means half of these homes have a PropertyRadar estimated value at or below $375,000 and fewer than half are at or below $350,000. Owner-occupied vs. absentee-owned is estimated from whether the owner’s mailing address matches the property or it carries a homeowner’s exemption. These are public-record estimates, not appraisals, and say nothing about any one home.
PropertyRadar shows 114,201 single-family homes with a Tulare County site address. Half of the homes it values come in at or below $375,000. Right now 666 are listed for sale, 2,608 carry delinquent property taxes, and 125 are in pre-foreclosure.
Probate in Tulare County
Probate in Tulare County is handled by the Superior Court of California, County of Tulare. Probate petitions are filed with Civil Legal Filings in Room 201 of the County Civic Center at 221 South Mooney Boulevard in Visalia. People in the south end of the county can also file at the South County Justice Center in Porterville.
A California probate case belongs in the county where the person who died was living, under Probate Code section 7051. It starts with a Petition for Probate on Judicial Council form DE-111, and the self-help guide lists a typical filing fee of $435 with fee waivers for people who qualify. Notice of the hearing has to be published in a local newspaper, with the first notice at least 15 days before the hearing.
Tulare's court posts probate examiner recommendations online before hearings. The court's Self-Help Resource Center lists probate of wills and trusts, real estate cases and foreclosure among the matters it cannot help with, so plan on getting advice from a California probate attorney.
Read more: Step-by-step: selling a house through probate in Tulare County · California inherited-house guide
Foreclosure in Tulare County
A non-judicial foreclosure is a trustee's sale carried out under the deed of trust, without a lawsuit, following steps the Civil Code lays out. For a house in Tulare County, the first public record is a Notice of Default recorded at the Tulare County Clerk-Recorder.
Notice of sale generally follows a waiting period of about three months, and the earliest possible sale date is three months and 20 days after the Notice of Default was recorded (Civil Code 2924). The Notice of Trustee's Sale must be recorded with the county recorder at least 20 days before the auction (Civil Code 2924f). After the reinstatement window closes five business days before the sale, the entire amount demanded can still be paid up to the day of the sale (Civil Code 2924c).
If a trustee's sale brings in more than the sale costs and the foreclosed loan, the rest goes to junior lienholders in order of priority and then to the former owner, and the trustee must send notice of the surplus within 30 days after executing the trustee's deed (Civil Code 2924k and 2924j). Each case turns on the loan documents and the dates, so talk to a California real estate attorney before relying on any deadline.
Read more: Selling a house in foreclosure: every option · California foreclosure timeline
Property Taxes and Public Records
After more than 70 years at the Visalia Courthouse, the Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder moved to Government Plaza across from Mooney Grove Park; since August 31, 2026 the Clerk-Recorder's address is 5951 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia (the Assessor's is 5953 S. Mooney Blvd.). Starting January 1, 2027, the recorder will require an Assessor's Parcel Number on all deeds, deeds of trust and mortgages it records.
Property with taxes unpaid at the end of the fiscal year is declared tax-defaulted, and the Tax Collector may offer it at public auction once the taxes have gone unpaid for five years or more. The county's recent auctions were held online through GovEase.
5951 S. Mooney Blvd. (Government Plaza), Visalia, CA 93277 · official site
Visalia Division, County Civic Center - Civil Legal Filings
221 South Mooney Blvd, Room 201, Visalia, CA 93291 · official site
This is general information about how these processes work in California, not legal or tax advice. Deadlines and options depend on your exact situation — talk with a California probate, real estate or bankruptcy attorney and a tax professional before you make decisions.
Three Simple Steps to Sold
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Tulare County Home Seller Questions
Can I file a Tulare County probate case in Porterville?
Probate petitions can be filed at Civil Legal Filings in the Visalia County Civic Center or at the South County Justice Center in Porterville. A probate attorney can tell you which filings your case needs.
Where are Tulare County deeds and foreclosure notices recorded now?
At the Tulare County Clerk-Recorder, which moved to Government Plaza at 5951 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia as of August 31, 2026.
Can I sell a Tulare County house that needs major repairs?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, including old roofs, foundation issues and outdated everything, and you can leave behind what you don't want to keep.
Are there any fees or commissions?
No. There are no agent commissions and no fees to work with us. We also cover the standard closing costs, so the offer we agree on is what you can expect to walk away with (minus any existing mortgage or liens on the property).
Do I need to make repairs or clean out the house?
No. We buy houses as-is. Take what you want to keep and leave the rest — we'll handle the cleanout and the repairs after closing.
Am I obligated to accept your offer?
Not at all. Our offer is free and there's no obligation. If selling to us isn't the right fit, we'll still try to point you toward a better option.
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