3863 E Townsend Ave, Fresno, CA 93702 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 3863 E Townsend Ave, Fresno, CA 93702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.154 acres (6,700 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$155,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,211 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`471-052-11`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`471-052-11`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,050 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,050 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,700 sqft (0.154 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	252 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93702-4318
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	E 1/2 LOT 10 BLK 1 BUTLER HOMESITES
Legal Subdivision	BUTLER HOMESITES
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	1303

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 18, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI ALTERRA HM LNS
May 22, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ALTERRA HM LNS
May 22, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
May 22, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
May 22, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ALTERRA HM LNS
Jan 3, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201860786
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 30, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000060784
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Property Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318
Document Number	0000074631
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 3, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE FRESNO CA 937024318, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074631
Date	Jun 22, 2018
Instrument	74631

Lender

Name	ALTERRA HM LNS
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 21, 2048

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318
Document Number	0000060787
Instrument Date	May 18, 2018
Instrument	60787
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

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	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE FRESNO CA 937024318, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318

Mortgage

Document Number	60789
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	60789

Lender

Name	ALTERRA HM LNS
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate	10%

Mortgage

Document Number	60788,
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	60788

Lender

Name	ALTERRA HM LNS
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 21, 2048

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318
Document Number	0000060785
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2018
Instrument	60785
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

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	23608 W HARRISON DR BUCKEYE AZ 853263534, BUCKEYE, AZ 85326-3534

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318
Document Number	0000060784
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2018
Instrument	60784
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

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	6364 E BUTLER AVE FRESNO CA 937275706, FRESNO, CA 93727-5706

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 22, 2018
Property Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318
Document Number	0000060786
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2018
Instrument	60786
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 21, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$171.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE FRESNO CA 937024318, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318

Mortgage

Document Number	60788
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	60788

Lender

Name	ALTERRA HM LNS
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 21, 2048

Mortgage

Document Number	60789,
Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	60789

Lender

Name	ALTERRA HM LNS
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate	10%

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2017
Property Address	3863 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-4318
Document Number	0000000314
Instrument Date	Dec 20, 2016
Instrument	314
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2365 S WALLING AVE FRESNO CA 937276354, FRESNO, CA 93727-6354

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$179,768 (+2%) Land $29,011 Building $150,757
2025	$2,211.00 (+6.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$176,244 (+4.04%) Land $28,443 Building $147,801
2023	$2,084.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption	$169,402 Land $27,340 Building $142,062
2022	$2,054.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 745 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 / 250
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Kingsburg Media Foundation Fixed Wireless	100 / 100
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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