5159 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 5159 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,450 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$235,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,056 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`463-300-07`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`463-300-07`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,570 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,570 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	10,450 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions	95 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5159 E BALCH AVE
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93727-3910
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 7 TRACT NO 2169 PACIFIC GARDENS
Legal Subdivision	2169 PACIFIC GARDENS
Legal Tract	2169
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	2903

Owner

5159 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2022.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5159 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 11, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
May 28, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC
Jun 14, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201954951
Last Transfer Date	Mar 29, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000046479
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2022
Property Address	5159 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910
Document Number	0000046479
Map Reference	MB 24 PG 8
Instrument Date	Mar 29, 2022
Instrument	2022-0046479
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 26, 2022
Title Company	VANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5159 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910

Mortgage

Document Number	0000046480
Date	Apr 11, 2022
Instrument	2022-0046480

Lender

Name	EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 28, 2019
Property Address	5159 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910
Document Number	0000054951
Map Reference	MB 24 PG 8
Instrument Date	Apr 15, 2019
Instrument	2019-0054951
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5159 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054952
Date	May 28, 2019
Instrument	2019-0054952

Lender

Name	CMG MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

June 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2018
Property Address	5159 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910
Document Number	0000070506
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2018
Instrument	70506
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 27, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5159 E BALCH AVE FRESNO CA 937273910, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5159 E Balch Ave was $4,056.

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		$317,704 (+2%) Land $55,366 Building $262,338
2025	$4,056.00	$311,476 Land $54,281 Building $257,195
2023	$3,827.00 (+20.27%)	$299,382 Land $52,174 Building $247,208
2022	$3,182.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5159 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5159 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

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Kingsburg Media Foundation.

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