4988 E Townsend Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 4988 E Townsend Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,610 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$190,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,791 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Jun 2017 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`473-072-12`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`473-072-12`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,312 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,312 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	12,610 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 97 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4988 E TOWNSEND AVE
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93727-5007
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1C
Legal Description	LOT 38 TRACT NO 1552 CAMPUS HOMESITES
Legal Subdivision	1552 CAMPUS HOMESITES
Legal Tract	1552
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	1408

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4988 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5007
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
Jun 20, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Jun 20, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALTERRA HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201776521
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 5, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0000144634
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Property Address	4988 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5007
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4988E E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5007

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031349
Date	Feb 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-0031349

Lender

Name	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
Type	Insurance Company
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92799

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	317 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2047

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jun 20, 2017
Property Address	4988 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5007
Document Number	0000076522
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2017
Instrument	76522
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 26, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

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	4988 E TOWNSEND AVE FRESNO CA 937275007, FRESNO, CA 93727-5007

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jun 20, 2017
Property Address	4988 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5007
Document Number	0000076521
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2017
Instrument	76521
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 27, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$209.00
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	4988 E TOWNSEND AVE FRESNO CA 937275007, FRESNO, CA 93727-5007

Mortgage

Document Number	76523
Date	Jun 20, 2017
Instrument	76523

Lender

Name	ALTERRA HM LNS
Address	LAS VEGAS, NV 89145

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 19, 2047

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		$224,914 (+2%) Land $47,348 Building $177,566
2025	$2,791.00 (+6.12%) Homeowner's exemption	$220,505 (+4.04%) Land $46,420 Building $174,085
2023	$2,630.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$211,944 Land $44,618 Building $167,326
2022	$2,593.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
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	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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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