Fresno County property record for 5156 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,807 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.343 acres (14,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,668 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 463-300-05 |
| Primary APN | 463-300-05 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,807 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,807 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,950 sqft (0.343 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5156 E BALCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93727-3909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 TRACT NO 2169 PACIFIC GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC GARDENS 2169 |
| Legal Tract | 2169 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 2903 |
5156 E Balch Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5911 JACINTO AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95823-7600 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202171008 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5156 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3909 |
| Document Number | 0000071008 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0071008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5911 JACINTO AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95823-7600 |
| Document Number | 0000071009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0071009 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5156 E Balch Ave was $3,668.
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 | $287,057 (+2%) Land $60,723 Building $226,334 | |
| 2025 | $3,668.00 | $281,430 Land $59,533 Building $221,897 |
| 2023 | $3,461.00 (+1.38%) | $270,504 Land $57,222 Building $213,282 |
| 2022 | $3,414.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5156 E Balch 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 | 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.
The area around 5156 E Balch Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BAKMAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 17,393 people · EPA ID CA1010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
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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