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5255 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 5255 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.171 acres (7,446 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$385,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$4,933 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN463-312-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN463-312-16

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,782 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,782 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,446 sqft (0.171 acres)
Lot Dimensions102 ft deep x 73 ft wide
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address5255 E BALCH AVE
CityFRESNO
StateCA
Zip93727-4004
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionLOT 35 TRACT NO 2741
Legal SubdivisionSUNSET GARDENS
Legal Tract2741
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Township / Civil DivisionFRESNO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract3003

Owner

5255 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Fresno County records, as of August 17, 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 Address5255 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4004
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202460108
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Recording DateJun 30, 2020
Property Address5255 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4004
Document Number0000081033
Map ReferenceMB 30 PG 95
Instrument DateMay 12, 2020
Instrument2020-0081033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5255 EAST BAICH AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4004

Mortgage

Document Number0000081034
DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument2020-0081034
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number0000081036
DateJun 30, 2020
Instrument2020-0081036
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5255 E Balch Ave was $4,933 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$392,700 (+2%) Land $71,400 Building $321,300
2025$4,933.00 Homeowner's exemption$385,000 Land $70,000 Building $315,000
2023$3,190.00 (+1.37%)$249,127 Land $47,302 Building $201,825
2022$3,147.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5255 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 5255 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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