Fresno County property record for 5020 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,284 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 463-182-19 |
| Primary APN | 463-182-19 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,400 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
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| Street Address | 5020 E BALCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93727-3907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 13 TO 16 BLK 2 VENTURA ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | VENTURA ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2903 |
5020 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5020 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201473157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000186443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Property Address | 5020 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5020 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3907 |
| Document Number | 0000079935 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0079935 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5020 E Balch Ave was $2,284.
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 | $177,740 (+2%) Land $53,320 Building $124,420 | |
| 2025 | $2,284.00 | $174,256 Land $52,275 Building $121,981 |
| 2023 | $2,156.00 (+1.41%) | $167,492 Land $50,246 Building $117,246 |
| 2022 | $2,126.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5020 E Balch Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 5020 E Balch Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 321 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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