Fresno County property record for 5181 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,264 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 463-300-10 |
| Primary APN | 463-300-10 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,264 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,264 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
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| Street Address | 5181 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 10 TRACT NO 2169 PACIFIC GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | 2169 PACIFIC GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | 2169 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 2903 |
5181 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5181 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201481436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Property Address | 5181 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5181 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-3910 |
| Document Number | 0000063028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0063028 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5181 E Balch Ave was $3,122.
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 | $243,941 (+2%) Land $73,180 Building $170,761 | |
| 2025 | $3,122.00 | $239,159 Land $71,746 Building $167,413 |
| 2023 | $2,946.00 (+1.38%) | $229,874 Land $68,961 Building $160,913 |
| 2022 | $2,906.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5181 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 5181 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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