Fresno County property record for 3261 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,825 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,500 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,117 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 461-171-14 |
| Primary APN | 461-171-14 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 3261 E BALCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93702-3203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 1 ALTA VISTA TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VISTA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
3261 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2001.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3261 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200163109 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000156836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3261 E Balch Ave was $3,117 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Fresno County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Municipality | Fresno City |
| Unified School District | Fresno Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,117 (+2%) Land $33,799 Building $55,318 | |
| 2025 | $3,117.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,371 Land $33,137 Building $54,234 |
| 2023 | $3,054.00 (+0.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,980 Land $31,851 Building $52,129 |
| 2022 | $3,039.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3261 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.
The area around 3261 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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