Fresno County property record for 551 E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.75 ba · 480 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,834 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 435-304-27 |
| Primary APN | 435-304-27 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,350 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 551 E SHIELDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93704-4638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 13 & 14 IN BLK 11 NEW HIGH SCHOOL ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW HIGH SCHOOL ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 4801 |
551 E Shields Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2024.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 331 W SHIELDS AVE, FRESNO, CA 93705-4106 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024119211 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 E Shields Ave was $1,834.
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 | $142,800 (+2%) Land $61,200 Building $81,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,834.00 | $140,000 Land $60,000 Building $80,000 |
| 2023 | $650.00 (+1.4%) | $49,248 Land $18,467 Building $30,781 |
| 2022 | $641.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 551 E Shields Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1992–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 551 E Shields 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 | 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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