Fresno County property record for 5278 E Townsend Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.304 acres (13,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $6,935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 473-082-03S |
| Primary APN | 473-082-03S |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,320 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,250 sqft (0.304 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 832 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5278 E TOWNSEND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93727-5962 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | SUR RT LOT 89 TR NO 2467 SUNNYSIDE PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE PARK ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 2467 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1409 |
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5278 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5962 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024117889 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000145944 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5278 E TOWNSEND AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5962 |
| Document Number | 0000145944 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 145944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5278 E TOWNSEND AVE FRESNO CA 937275962, FRESNO, CA 93727-5962 |
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 | $545,700 (+2%) Land $112,200 Building $433,500 | |
| 2025 | $6,935.00 (+182.37%) | $535,000 (+169.13%) Land $110,000 Building $425,000 |
| 2023 | $2,456.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $198,785 Land $62,603 Building $136,182 |
| 2022 | $2,421.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | CITY OF FRESNO serves 545,970 people · EPA ID CA1010007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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