Sold for $290,000

$290,000

253 E Putnam Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257

4beds

1,916sqft

Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1911

6,098 Square Feet Lot

$291,900 Zestimate^®

$151/sqft

$2,046 Estimated rent

Home value

$291,900

$266,000 - $321,000

$2,046/mo

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What's special

Level lotAbundant built-in storageIndoor laundry area

Discover classic charm and modern comfort in this spacious 4-bed, 2-bath traditional home nestled in desirable Northeast Porterville. Featuring a welcoming living room with a cozy fireplace and abundant built-in storage, a formal dining room with a beautiful butler's hutch — perfect for family gatherings and entertaining — and a functional kitchen with great flow. The home includes an indoor laundry area and a generous basement for extra storage or workshop space. Step outside to a private backyard with a covered patio and low-maintenance landscaping ideal for outdoor living and weekend barbecues. With over 1,900 square feet of living space on a level lot, this property blends character and practicality — ready for YOu to make it your own. Conveniently located near schools, shopping close to main steet , murry park and community amenities.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 2

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Living Room
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,916
Total interior livable area: 1,916 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Carport
Garage spaces: 1
Has carport: Yes

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch

Lot

Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Front Yard

Details

Parcel number: 253152002000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1911

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Porterville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $151/sqft
Tax assessed value: $229,237
Annual tax amount: $2,479
Date on market: 1/21/2026
Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Electric utility on property: Yes

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/17/2026	Sold	$290,000+1.8%$151/sqft
Source: TCMLS #239334 Report a problem
1/25/2026	Pending sale	$285,000$149/sqft
Source: TCMLS #239334 Report a problem
1/21/2026	Listed for sale	$285,000-3.4%$149/sqft
Source: TCMLS #239334 Report a problem
1/9/2026	Listing removed	$295,000$154/sqft
Source: TCMLS #236839 Report a problem
12/12/2025	Price change	$295,000-3.3%$154/sqft
Source: TCMLS #236839 Report a problem
9/19/2025	Price change	$305,000-3.2%$159/sqft
Source: TCMLS #236839 Report a problem
8/14/2025	Listed for sale	$315,000+53.7%$164/sqft
Source: TCMLS #236839 Report a problem
5/22/2019	Listing removed	$204,900$107/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Rlty Tulare Co #145211 Report a problem
5/22/2019	Listed for sale	$204,900-0.3%$107/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Rlty Tulare Co #145211 Report a problem
5/16/2019	Sold	$205,500+0.3%$107/sqft
Source: TCMLS #145211 Report a problem
4/17/2019	Pending sale	$204,900$107/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Rlty Tulare Co #145211 Report a problem
3/28/2019	Listed for sale	$204,900+70.8%$107/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Rlty Tulare Co #145211 Report a problem
11/28/2012	Sold	$120,000-2.4%$63/sqft
Source: TCMLS #183290 Report a problem
9/11/2012	Listed for sale	$122,999-1.6%$64/sqft
Source: Melson Realty #33138 Report a problem
9/23/2011	Listing removed	$125,000$65/sqft
Source: Melson Realty, Inc. #30978 Report a problem
7/2/2011	Price change	$125,000-7.4%$65/sqft
Source: Melson Realty, Inc. #30978 Report a problem
5/21/2011	Listed for sale	$135,000+59.8%$70/sqft
Source: Melson Realty, Inc. #30978 Report a problem
9/9/1997	Sold	$84,500$44/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,479 +1.8%	$229,237 +2%
2024	$2,434 +0.1%	$224,743 +2%
2023	$2,433 +3.2%	$220,337 +2%
2022	$2,357 +1.2%	$216,017 +2%
2021	$2,330 +1.1%	$211,781 +1%
2020	$2,305 +58%	$209,610 +58.2%
2019	$1,459 +1.8%	$132,469 +2%
2018	$1,433 +2.5%	$129,872 +2%
2017	$1,398 +4.2%	$127,325 +2%
2016	$1,342	$124,829 +1.5%
2015	$1,342 +4%	$122,954 +2%
2014	$1,290	$120,545 +0.5%
2013	--	$120,000 +25%
2012	--	$96,000 -8.8%
2011	--	$105,313 +4.6%
2007	--	$100,707 +2%
2006	--	$98,733 +28.6%
2005	--	$76,797 -19.1%
2004	--	$94,899 +1.9%
2003	--	$93,157 +2%
2002	--	$91,331 +2%
2001	--	$89,540