Fresno County property record for 16859 S Lassen Ave, Helm, CA 93627
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 159 acres (6,964,808 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,683,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,005 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Dec 2021 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-130-54S |
| Primary APN | 040-130-54S |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,964,808 sqft |
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| Street Address | 16859 S LASSEN AVE |
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| City | HELM |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93627-7708 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | AE20 |
| Legal Description | SUR RT 159.89 AC IN SE1/4 SEC 34 T16R17 |
| Legal Range | 17E |
| Legal Township | 16S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOAQUIN-TRANQUILLITY |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6152 |
| Census Tract | 8200 |
16859 S Lassen Ave, an agricultural property, is held in a trust since May 2004.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 6472, VISALIA, CA 93290-6472 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Loan Modification, Transfer BANK OF NY MELLON |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004116288 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023282 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16859 S LASSEN AVE, HELM, CA 93627-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000206637 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0206637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1971 CABERNET DR, TULARE, CA 93274-0838 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16859 S LASSEN AVE, HELM, CA 93627-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000206638 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0206638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1971 CABERNET DR, TULARE, CA 93274-0838 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16859 S LASSEN AVE, HELM, CA 93627-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000007635 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7635 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 16859 S LASSEN HELM CA 93627, HELM, CA 93627 |
| Document Number | 0000007635 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7635 |
| Name | BANK OF NY MELLON |
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| Type | Bank |
| Term | 24 Months |
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| Due | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Property Address | 16859 S LASSEN AVE, HELM, CA 93627-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000007634 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 900 OLD RIVER RD BAKERSFIELD CA 933119501, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311-9501 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16859 S Lassen Ave was $4,005.
Source: Fresno County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Unified School District | Golden Plains Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $191,240 (-12.75%) Land $191,240 | |
| 2025 | $4,005.00 | $219,175 Land $219,175 |
| 2023 | $3,074.00 (-28.34%) | $278,250 Land $278,250 |
| 2022 | $4,290.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 16859 S Lassen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16859 S Lassen Ave is moderate, ranking above 55% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 55% of the US · lower than 67% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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