5252 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 5252 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,946 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.169 acres (7,344 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$3,082 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
Nov 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN463-313-14

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN463-313-14

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,946 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,114 sqft
2nd Floor Area832 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,344 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 72 ft wide
Garage Area690 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5252 E BALCH AVE
CityFRESNO
StateCA
Zip93727-4002
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionLOT 72 TRACT NO 2741
Legal SubdivisionTRACT NO 2741
Legal Tract2741
Legal Lot Number72
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Township / Civil DivisionFRESNO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract3003

Owner

5252 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5252 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4002
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2021Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Nov 12, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 4, 1996
Deed SaleJan 4, 1996
Deed Document Number19961108
Last Transfer DateOct 14, 2021
Transfer Doc0000187897
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Recording DateNov 12, 2021
Property Address5252 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4002
Document Number0000187897
Map ReferenceMB 30 PG 95
Instrument DateOct 14, 2021
Instrument2021-0187897
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5252 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4002

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Recording DateNov 12, 2021
Property Address5252 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4002
Document Number0000187898
Map ReferenceMB 30 PG 95
Instrument DateOct 14, 2021
Instrument2021-0187898
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5252 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4002

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5252 E Balch Ave was $3,082.

Source: Fresno County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyFresno County
MunicipalityFresno City
Unified School DistrictFresno Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$240,766 (+2%) Land $51,540 Building $189,226
2025$3,082.00$236,046 Land $50,530 Building $185,516
2023$2,908.00 (+1.36%)$226,882 Land $48,569 Building $178,313
2022$2,869.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5252 E Balch Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5252 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 RiskNot 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 SystemBAKMAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 17,393 people · EPA ID CA1010001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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