Fresno County property record for 5261 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,446 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,351 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 463-312-17 |
| Primary APN | 463-312-17 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,446 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 690 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
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| Street Address | 5261 E BALCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93727-4004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 TRACT NO 2741 |
| Legal Tract | 2741 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 3003 |
5261 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5261 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015120306 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000150826 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5261 E Balch Ave was $3,351.
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 | $262,011 (+2%) Land $42,257 Building $219,754 | |
| 2025 | $3,351.00 | $256,875 Land $41,429 Building $215,446 |
| 2023 | $3,162.00 (+1.38%) | $246,902 Land $39,821 Building $207,081 |
| 2022 | $3,119.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5261 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 5261 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 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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