Fresno County property record for 5221 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,122 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $227,500 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 463-311-16 |
| Primary APN | 463-311-16 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,122 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,350 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Cul-De-Sac |
| Garage Area | 690 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5221 E BALCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93727-4003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 40 TRACT NO 2741 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 2741 |
| Legal Tract | 2741 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 3003 |
5221 E Balch Ave is held in a trust since November 2016.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3044 BUCKTHORN LN, LOMPOC, CA 93436-2219 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004117402 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000165153 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Property Address | 5221 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3044 BUCKTHOM LN, LOMPOC, CA 93436 |
| Document Number | 0000082287 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0082287 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5221 E Balch Ave was $4,210.
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 | $329,905 (+2%) Land $50,747 Building $279,158 | |
| 2025 | $4,210.00 | $323,437 Land $49,752 Building $273,685 |
| 2023 | $3,973.00 (+1.4%) | $310,879 Land $47,821 Building $263,058 |
| 2022 | $3,918.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5221 E Balch Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5221 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.
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 363 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.
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