5444 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 5444 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.427 acres (18,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$186,500 (May 2015)
Tax Bill$2,855 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN463-200-27S

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN463-200-27S
Alternative APN
  • 46320027

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,702 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,038 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area18,600 sqft (0.427 acres)
Lot Dimensions186 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5444 E BALCH AVE
CityFRESNO
StateCA
Zip93727-4110
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1AH
Legal DescriptionSUR RTS LOT 19 MINNEWAWA GARDENS
Legal SubdivisionMINNEWAWA GARDENS
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Township / Civil DivisionFRESNO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract3003

Owner

5444 E Balch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.

Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5444 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 17, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FLEXPOINT INC
Oct 31, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 14, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 31, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201559543
Prior Transfer DateSep 22, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000234280
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Property Address5444 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5444 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110

Mortgage

Document Number0000152044
DateSep 17, 2021
Instrument2021-0152044
Lender
NameFLEXPOINT INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOSTA MESA, CA 92626
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRESNO CA
Property Address5444 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000130997
DateOct 31, 2019
Instrument2019-0130997
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5444 E Balch Ave was $2,855.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$228,618 (+2%) Land $49,031 Building $179,587
2025$2,855.00$224,136 Land $48,070 Building $176,066
2023$2,693.00 (+1.35%)$215,434 Land $46,204 Building $169,230
2022$2,657.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5444 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

Wildfire risk around 5444 E Balch Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 202 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
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Kingsburg Media Foundation.

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