4959 E Townsend Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 4959 E Townsend Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,071 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,610 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$120,000 (Aug 2001)
Tax Bill	$2,673 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`473-071-19`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`473-071-19`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,071 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,036 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	12,610 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 97 ft wide
Garage Area	772 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4959 E TOWNSEND AVE
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93727-5008
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1C
Legal Description	LOT 19 TRACT NO 1552 CAMPUS HOMESITES
Legal Subdivision	1552 CAMPUS HOMESITES
Legal Tract	1552
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	1408

Owner

Source: Fresno County records, as of September 22, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4959 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5008
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 3, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK
Apr 12, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 2, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 2, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2001109190
Last Transfer Date	Apr 5, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000059378
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Sep 3, 2026
Property Address	4959 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5008
Document Number	0000087231
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2026
Instrument	202687231
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4959 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000087231,
Date	Sep 3, 2026
Instrument	202687231

Lender

Name	COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2021
Property Address	4959 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5008
Document Number	0000059378
Map Reference	MB 18 PG 76
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2021
Instrument	2021-0059378
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2021
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4959 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000059379
Date	Apr 12, 2021
Instrument	2021-0059379

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2036

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		$215,619 (+2%) Land $70,190 Building $145,429
2025	$2,673.00 (+6.11%) Homeowner's exemption	$211,392 (+4.04%) Land $68,814 Building $142,578
2023	$2,519.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$203,186 Land $66,143 Building $137,043
2022	$2,483.00

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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Kingsburg Media Foundation, Verizon.

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