Fresno County property record for 3603 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,916 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,242 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 461-183-13 |
| Primary APN | 461-183-13 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,916 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,686 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3603 E BALCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93702-2801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 5 ALTA VISTA TRACT BK 7 PG 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VISTA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 2602 |
3603 E Balch Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1320 SARAH ST, SELMA, CA 93662-4818 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201626748 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000112347 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Property Address | 3603 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-2801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1320 SARAH ST, SELMA, CA 93662-4818 |
| Document Number | 0000034003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0034003 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3603 E Balch Ave was $2,242.
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 | $175,074 (+2%) Land $30,182 Building $144,892 | |
| 2025 | $2,242.00 | $171,642 Land $29,591 Building $142,051 |
| 2023 | $2,116.00 (+1.34%) | $164,979 Land $28,443 Building $136,536 |
| 2022 | $2,088.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 3603 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 3603 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 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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