Fresno County property record for 5044 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,589 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 463-182-11 |
| Primary APN | 463-182-11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,589 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,400 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5044 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 1-4 BLK 2 VENTURA ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | VENTURA ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 2903 |
5044 E Balch Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2024.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5044 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098782 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Property Address | 5044 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3907 |
| Document Number | 0000035164 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5044 E BALCH AVE FRESNO CA 937273907, FRESNO, CA 93727-3907 |
| Document Number | 0000035164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35164 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2057 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5044 E Balch Ave was $3,335 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $267,938 (+2%) Land $133,969 Building $133,969 | |
| 2025 | $3,335.00 Homeowner's exemption | $262,686 Land $131,343 Building $131,343 |
| 2023 | $3,162.00 (+0.93%) | $252,488 Land $126,244 Building $126,244 |
| 2022 | $3,133.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5044 E Balch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 5044 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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