5494 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 5494 E Balch Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.371 acres (16,150 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$228,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,242 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`463-200-25S`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`463-200-25S`
Alternative APN	`46320025`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,570 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,432 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	16,150 sqft (0.371 acres)
Lot Dimensions	85 ft deep x 190 ft wide
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5494 E BALCH AVE
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93727-4110
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1AH
Legal Description	SUR RTS N 85 FT OF LOT 13 MINNEWAWA GARDENS
Legal Subdivision	MINNEWAWA GARDENS
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2009
Census Tract	3003

Owner

5494 E Balch Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1080 BRYSON BRANCH RD, BRYSON CITY, NC 28713-7731
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 15, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Oct 10, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Aug 22, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC
May 14, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 14, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
May 14, 2018	Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018102980
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 6, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000056517
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Property Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2022
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110

Mortgage

Document Number	0000048795
Date	Apr 15, 2022
Instrument	2022-0048795

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Property Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Document Number	0000124176
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2019
Title Company	CALATLANTIC TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	5494 E BALCH AVE FRESNO CA 937274110, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110

Mortgage

Document Number	0000124176
Date	Oct 17, 2019
Instrument	124176

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 16, 2049

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Aug 22, 2018
Property Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Document Number	0000102980
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 83
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2018
Instrument	2018-0102980
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2021
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY O

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110

Mortgage

Document Number	0000102981
Date	Aug 22, 2018
Instrument	2018-0102981

Lender

Name	CMG MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

May 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 14, 2018
Property Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Document Number	0000056515
Instrument Date	May 14, 2018
Instrument	56515
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	308 N 9TH ST #1 GUNNISON CO 812303352, 1, GUNNISON, CO 81230-3352

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 14, 2018
Property Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Document Number	0000056517
Instrument Date	Apr 6, 2018
Instrument	56517
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5494 E BALCH AVE FRESNO CA 937274110, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110

May 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	May 14, 2018
Property Address	5494 E BALCH AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110
Document Number	0000056514
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2018
Instrument	56514
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	5494 E BALCH AVE FRESNO CA 937274110, FRESNO, CA 93727-4110

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5494 E Balch Ave was $3,242.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Fresno County
Unified School District	Fresno Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$259,987 (+2%) Land $51,199 Building $208,788
2025	$3,242.00	$254,891 Land $50,196 Building $204,695
2023	$3,058.00 (+1.36%)	$244,996 Land $48,248 Building $196,748
2022	$3,017.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5494 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5494 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 Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 202 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
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Kingsburg Media Foundation.

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