3238 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93702 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 3238 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,446 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.258 acres (11,250 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$310,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,367 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`461-242-05`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`461-242-05`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,446 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,446 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	11,250 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3238 E BALCH AVE
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93702-3204
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOTS 9-11 BLK 54 EAST FRESNO BK 9 PG 34
Legal Subdivision	EAST FRESNO
Legal Block	54
Legal Lot Number	9-11
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	2602

Owner

3238 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 14, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
May 14, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 19, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Sep 19, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE FRESNO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202179844
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 15, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000118775
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Property Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 10, 2023
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079847
Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-0079847

Lender

Name	ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FRESNO, CA 93711

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 14, 2021
Property Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204
Document Number	0000079844
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 34
Instrument Date	Apr 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-0079844
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079845
Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-0079845

Lender

Name	ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079846
Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-0079846

Lender

Name	ALAMEDA MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FLINT, MI 48501

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2017
Property Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204
Document Number	0000118775
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2017
Instrument	118775
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3238 E BALCH AVE FRESNO CA 937023204, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2017
Property Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204
Document Number	0000118774
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 34
Instrument Date	Jun 5, 2017
Instrument	2017-0118774
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE FRESNO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3238 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3204

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3238 E Balch Ave was $4,367.

Source: Fresno County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Fresno County
Municipality	Fresno City
Unified School District	Fresno Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$342,263 (+2%) Land $55,203 Building $287,060
2025	$4,367.00	$335,553 Land $54,121 Building $281,432
2023	$4,120.00 (+1.38%)	$322,524 Land $52,020 Building $270,504
2022	$4,064.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3238 E Balch Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.

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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 3238 E Balch 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF FRESNO serves 545,970 people · EPA ID CA1010007
Water Source	Surface water
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Kingsburg Media Foundation Fixed Wireless	100 / 100
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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