Fresno County property record for 538 E Brown Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 933 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,031 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 443-234-05 |
| Primary APN | 443-234-05 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 933 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 933 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 538 E BROWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93704-5405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | W 42 OF S125.2 OF N155.2 OF LOT 13 NORMAL HTS |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMAL HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 3600 |
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2516 N VAN NESS BLVD, FRESNO, CA 93704-5545 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202192379 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000085919 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 E BROWN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93704-5405 |
| Document Number | 0000092379 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 57 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0092379 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2516 N VAN NESS BLVD, FRESNO, CA 93704-5545 |
| Document Number | 0000092380 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0092380 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $315,764 (+2%) Land $55,203 Building $260,561 | |
| 2025 | $4,031.00 (+5.97%) | $309,573 (+4.04%) Land $54,121 Building $255,452 |
| 2023 | $3,804.00 (+1.39%) | $297,554 Land $52,020 Building $245,534 |
| 2022 | $3,752.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1993–1994) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1994 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 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 764 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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