Fresno County property record for 3553 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $586 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 461-182-07 |
| Primary APN | 461-182-07 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 3553 E BALCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93702-3209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLK 4 ALTA VISTA TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VISTA TRACT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
3553 E Balch Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 1999.
Source: Fresno County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 13, DEL REY, CA 93616-0013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000082115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3553 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-3209 |
| Document Number | 0000082223 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202682223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 3553 E Balch Ave was $586.
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 | $44,231 (+2%) Land $11,272 Building $32,959 | |
| 2025 | $586.00 | $43,364 Land $11,051 Building $32,313 |
| 2023 | $554.00 (+1.28%) | $41,682 Land $10,623 Building $31,059 |
| 2022 | $547.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3553 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 3553 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 |
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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 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 553 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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