Fresno County property record for 5042 E Tower Ave, Fresno, CA 93725
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,530 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,549 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 481-201-16S |
| Primary APN | 481-201-16S |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,530 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 9 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,140 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 5042 E TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93725-1271 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUR RT LOT 31 TR 3590 FANCHER CREEK RANCH-PHASE I |
| Legal Subdivision | FANCHER CREEK RANCH |
| Legal Tract | 3590 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 1415 |
5042 E Tower Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5042 E TOWER AVE, FRESNO, CA 93725-1271 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200060196 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000192208 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5042 E Tower Ave was $1,549.
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 | $115,982 (+2%) Land $31,341 Building $84,641 | |
| 2025 | $1,549.00 | $113,709 Land $30,727 Building $82,982 |
| 2023 | $1,465.00 (+1.31%) | $109,295 Land $29,535 Building $79,760 |
| 2022 | $1,446.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5042 E Tower Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 5042 E Tower 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 322 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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