4545 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93702 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 4545 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93702

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.139 acres (6,050 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$235,000 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill	$3,121 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2024 Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`461-211-12`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`461-211-12`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,636 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,036 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	6,050 sqft (0.139 acres)
Lot Dimensions	121 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4545 E BALCH AVE
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93702-2941
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOTS 47 & 48 BLK 2 RECREATION PARK
Legal Subdivision	RECREATION PARK
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	47,48
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	2702

Owner

4545 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.

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	4545 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-2941
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 29, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SELF-HELP CU
Jan 22, 2024	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SELF HELP FCU
May 24, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 24, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20245214
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 8, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000086488
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Property Address	4545 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-2941
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 15, 2024
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	465 N THESTA ST 101, 101, FRESNO, CA 93701-2259

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017934
Date	Feb 29, 2024
Instrument	2024-0017934

Lender

Name	SELF-HELP CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DURHAM, NC 27701

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2054

January 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2024
Property Address	4545 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-2941
Document Number	0000005214
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 67
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2023
Instrument	2024-0005214
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2024
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment 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
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4545 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-2941

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005215
Date	Jan 22, 2024
Instrument	2024-0005215

Lender

Name	SELF HELP FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2054

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 24, 2021
Property Address	4545 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-2941
Document Number	0000085392
Map Reference	MB 8 PG 67
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-0085392
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4545 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93702-2941

Mortgage

Document Number	0000085393
Date	May 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-0085393

Lender

Name	PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

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

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4545 E Balch Ave was $3,121.

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		$244,494 (+2%) Land $52,020 Building $192,474
2025	$3,121.00	$239,700 Land $51,000 Building $188,700
2023	$2,465.00 (+1.4%)	$192,474 Land $31,212 Building $161,262
2022	$2,431.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4545 E Balch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 4545 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 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Kingsburg Media Foundation.

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