953 E River Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
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953 E River Ave
Porterville, CA 93257

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,389 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$254,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,596/mo*
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$254,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,596/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,389 sqft
(on 0.27 acres)

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Description

This single-family home is located at 953 E River Ave, Porterville, CA. 953 E River Ave is in Porterville, CA and in ZIP code 93257. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,389 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.27 acres and was built in 1960.
953 E River Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,389 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $115,000 on Mar 8, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $254,800, with a rent estimate of $1,234/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 953 E River Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: WallHeating Fuel: Wall

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Price History for 953 E River Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/08/2016$115,000Sold
TCMLS #186393
11/20/2015$119,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
10/14/2015$119,000PendingAgent Provided
09/26/2015$119,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/11/2008$100,000Sold
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Market trends in Porterville

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$335K
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$230
$6MoM
Available listings
120
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,472
Assessment$136,133
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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980
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05/29/26
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1,547
887 E Isham, Porterville, CA
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$272,000
07/24/25
3
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875
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$230,000
03/21/26
2
1
877
1078 E Poplar Avenue, Porterville, CA
0.35
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$360,000
08/29/25
5
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1,626
1659 Tyler Avenue, Porterville, CA
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1
996
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1
972
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10/27/25
2
1
1,193
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642
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What Locals Say about Porterville

At least 354 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 22 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Ramos75irene
    "People walk there dogs and take care of there dogs. People like to walk around the neighborhood with their families. "
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  • Omar Hernandez
    "Safety and no sidewalks. Too dark to walk at night and traffic does not obey speed limit majority of the time."
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  • Conleyaaliyah318
    "every one is nice respectful and kind and clean and neat small town u can walk around meet new people n make friends "
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    "All family’s of all nationalities live here without any problems and I’ve been living here for seven years"
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  • Ramos75irene
    "Porterville is a very pleasant place to live. There is an ambiance that goes with small town living. "
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  • Julian Aguilera
    "They walk dogs every day. I see them walking their dogs. it's a safe neighborhood and it's well wet."
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  • Smn9t7bc2f
    "The spring festival every April and the shopping on Main Street. The Christmas and Veterans Day parades as well are amazing for the community. "
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  • Rigobertocampos973033
    "The parades and also the great culture that comes in this town by the people that are here. Very welcoming and amazing "
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  • Kaioken G.
    "Parades, library activities, movies at the park, farmers market there is activities for senior and music at the main parksome kids sports activities."
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  • Lori M.
    "It’s centrally located to anything necessary to access and not far from my work. Within walking distance to shopping. "
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  • Shelbee D. H.
    "Like that there is lots of room on sidewalks and friendly faces. everyone is so nice in my neighborhood. "
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  • Kelsey R. B.
    "There a parades which are awesome. I love going and watching all the bands. And every Friday there is music in the park"
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  • Edherna73
    "small town with not much to do. many schools in the area as well as many parks. surrounded by the Sierra foothills"
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  • Riasheart111
    "It’s a neighborhood I use to live in and it feels safe and natural and people are down to earth and non judgemental there is things to do close by in adjoining towns and it’s family centered."
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  • David F.
    "This a great nieghbor hood very calm and quite, people are very cool and respect your privacy. I would recommend this are for people seeking privacy yet safe area "
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  • David F.
    "Awesome place I would recommend this place to anyone with a family that wants to live in piece . Calm"
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  • Tiffani A. M.
    "The dog owners would like living in my neighborhood because there’s no harm around u with other dogs. They lock them up and to safe to go walking around the block. There’s also friendly kids around that loves dogs and friendly people."
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  • Jantoad2
    "I am retired so I don’t commute. When I commuted it was about 45 minutes to work in a prison in Delano Ca. "
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  • Kathryn A. M.
    "quiet town, plenty of parks, low crime, easy access to freeway and food schools are not the best only good one is santafe elementary. "
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  • Cynthia G.
    "The people everyone treats each other like family. We look out for one another and take care of our own. "
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  • Heavenly K.
    "They would like how quite it is and calm. There are many people who walk there dogs together because many people are respectful and caring"
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  • Baeza.donna
    "We’ve lived in this neighborhood for 3 years. Nice and quite, gated and we feel safe. The park owner keeps the Westwood Mobile Home Park in excellent condition. Club house and swimming pool."
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  • Atj021993
    "the neighborhood is friendly, calm, and quiet. never hear of anything bad happening. shopping and schools are walking distance away."
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  • Jossieleyva6102
    "Stray cats and dogs. Most houses have fences. Primarily Hispanic neighborhood. Quiet neighborhood. Occasional parties. Few houses have bats in fruit trees. "
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  • Elizabeth M.
    "My neighborhood is peaceful and friendly. We all look out for each other. We have baked for our neighbors and they have done the same for us. Some of our neighbors bring us fruit from their job. All of our neighbors take very good care of their homes."
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  • Onelove4768
    "We all watch and take care of each other like family. The kids are well guarded by parents and neighbors if anything were to happen. We all come as an community with love and compassion and that to My is great. "
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  • Anabel R.
    "Been here for a while now. Safe place at least where I live. I guess this is a good place to raise a family in a small town."
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  • Onelove4768
    "Neighbors are nice and we all look out for each other. We’re sociable, we have family bbq’s and treat the kids like our own. The yards are well kept. No drama I love our neighbors we are like family. The schools are walking distance for the kids. They have crossing guards. There’s a store and restaurant near by. There’s bus transportation. "
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  • Darcy P.
    "Suspicious strangers in neighborhoods strange dogs people stranger company. Friendly neighbors like friends. All communities support. Love the seasons people and community. Love the weather nature animals and friendship "
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  • masseyhouse2008
    "Less then 10 miles for the husband and I work from home. Traffic for the Burton school district is a little crazy for 10 minutes a day but otherwise manageable. "
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  • J A.
    "they would like the Dog park and all the grassy areas, but wouldn't like that it costs an insane amount for a pet deposit and then a pet fee every month for the apartment."
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  • Rebecca L. R.
    "I have lived on the East side over 7 years at night after ten Monday to Friday is mostly peace full but sometimes there are party's and sometimes there is Mexican music played loud and turned off by 2 AM. I rent a room from a private person that owns the 🏠 that I rent the room from. Less you are from Porterville California which I am not, not everyone is friendly. I stay to myself. thanks."
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