Fresno County property record for 278 S Joseph Ave, Kerman, CA 93630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 020-360-14S |
| Primary APN | 020-360-14S |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
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| Street Address | 278 S JOSEPH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KERMAN |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93630-9114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUR RT LOT 14 VINEYARD PHASE I TRACT NO 5515 |
| Legal Subdivision | 5515 VINEYARD PH I |
| Legal Tract | 5515 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | KERMAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 4004 |
278 S Joseph Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16161 W SAN JOAQUIN AVE, KERMAN, CA 93630-8924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014103492 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072773 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Property Address | 278 S JOSEPH AVE, KERMAN, CA 93630-9114 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE FRES |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000122646 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0122646 |
| Name | NOBLE FCU |
|---|---|
| Address | FRESNO, CA 93727 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 S Joseph Ave was $2,350 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Fresno County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Municipality | Kerman City |
| Unified School District | Kerman Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $199,598 (+2%) Land $49,031 Building $150,567 | |
| 2025 | $2,350.00 Homeowner's exemption | $195,685 Land $48,070 Building $147,615 |
| 2023 | $2,241.00 (+1.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $188,088 Land $46,204 Building $141,884 |
| 2022 | $2,212.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 278 S Joseph 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 | 1 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.
The area around 278 S Joseph Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF KERMAN serves 17,256 people · EPA ID CA1010018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Kerman Telephone Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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