$190,000
SOLD FEB 24, 2021

897 S Chess Terrace St Porterville, CA 93257

Southwest Porterville Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$271 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of February 2021

Owner Will Carry Financing! See agent remarks for OWC terms. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in a nice edge of town location on a huge over 1/4 acre lot, all new floor coverings with carpeting and vinyl plank, new interior and exterior paint, new window coverings, two car detached garage with one car door, new water heater and water heater enclosure, huge lot with fantastic soil, can probably build another home (check with City of Porterville), city water. This one won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Brown

Melson Realty, Inc. License #00686133 Listed on: 02/17/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Martin Perez

Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co. - Porterville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,184

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135.13' x 90'

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 269022009000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,184

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size: 135.13' x 90'
  • Directions: From the corner of Hwy. 190 and Jaye Street, go south on Jaye Street & immediately turn west on Poplar Avenue in front of the store and go to Chess Terrace, turn left (south) on Chess Terrace and go to subject property on the west side of the street.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Private Spa: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Information:Garage: Yes
  • General Information:_pound_ of Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Evaporative Cooling, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Wall Furnace: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12316.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 269022009000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2021
Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Brown Michael G and Brown Linda K
Bought by
Pineda Noemi Emperatriz Gutierrez
Seller's Agent
Mike Brown
Melson Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Martin Perez
Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co. - Porterville
List Price
$194,500
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.19%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,079
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$136,450

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2021
Closed on
Jan 21, 2021
Sold by
Shelton Iames Gregory
Bought by
Brown Michael G and Brown Linda K
Seller's Agent
Mike Brown
Melson Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Martin Perez
Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co. - Porterville
List Price
$194,500
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-2.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,079
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$136,450

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Mro Investments Inc
Bought by
Shelton James Gregory

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2020
Sold by
Sims Angelene M and Sherrell Gerald
Bought by
Mro Investments Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2007
Sold by
Sims Chorel D
Bought by
Sherrell Gerald

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2001
Sold by
Sims Chorel D
Bought by
Sims Chorel D and Sims Ira V C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $190,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Grant Deed $147,500 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Grant Deed $168,500 Placer Title Company
Grant Deed $46,000 Placer Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $289,000 +52.1% $413 / Sq Ft
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Sold $190,000 -2.3% $271 / Sq Ft
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2021 02/17/21 For Sale $194,500 -- $278 / Sq Ft
Source: Tulare County MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,184 $205,660 $37,884 $167,776
2024 $2,184 $201,629 $37,142 $164,487
2023 $2,247 $197,676 $36,414 $161,262
2022 $2,115 $193,800 $35,700 $158,100
2021 $770 $70,000 $35,000 $35,000
2020 $1,089 $99,000 $25,000 $74,000
2019 $1,091 $99,000 $25,000 $74,000
2018 $839 $76,000 $19,000 $57,000
2017 $757 $69,000 $17,000 $52,000
2016 $656 $61,000 $15,000 $46,000
2015 $439 $52,000 $13,000 $39,000
2014 $439 $41,000 $10,000 $31,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Nancy Sanchez

    Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co. - Porterville

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mike Brown

    Melson Realty, Inc.

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Martin Perez

    Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co. - Porterville

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Map

Source: Tulare County MLS

MLS Number: 209314

Tulare County MLS

APN: 269-022-009-000

California Tulare County Porterville 93257 Southwest Porterville

897 S Chess Terrace St, Porterville, CA

This home is located at 897 S Chess Terrace St, Porterville, CA 93257 and is currently priced at $190,000, approximately $271 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 897 S Chess Terrace St is a home located in Tulare County with nearby schools including Vandalia Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School, and Porterville High School.

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