5965 E Shields Ave, Unit 178, Fresno, CA 93727 Property Records

Fresno County property record for 5965 E Shields Ave, Unit 178, Fresno, CA 93727

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,055 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.025 acres (1,104 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$220,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,785 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 5 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`496-140-29`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`496-140-29`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,055 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,055 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	1,104 sqft (0.025 acres)
Lot Dimensions	46 ft deep x 24 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Refrigeration

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE, 178
City	FRESNO
State	CA
Zip	93727-8063
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	R2A
Legal Description	UNIT 29 & INT IN COMMON AREA BARTEL TOWNHOMES
Legal Subdivision	VILLA DEL SOL
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Township / Civil Division	FRESNO
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	5804

Owner

5965 E Shields Ave, Unit 178 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 12, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Jan 13, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 13, 2022	Correction Deed
Jan 13, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 13, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 13, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 13, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20233013
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 13, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000005812
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2023
Property Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Document Number	0000003013
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 81
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2022
Instrument	2023-0003013
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2023
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment 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
Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003014
Date	Jan 12, 2023
Instrument	2023-0003014

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2053

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Document Number	0000005810
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 81
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	2022-0005810
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	3017 E GALNSBOROUGH RD, ORANGE, CA 92869-5135

January 2022: Correction Deed

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Document Number	0000005809
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 81
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	2022-0005809
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	3017 E GAINSBOROUGH RD, ORANGE, CA 92869-5135

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Document Number	0000005813
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 81
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	2022-0005813
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3017 E GALNSBOROUGH RD, ORANGE, CA 92869-5135

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Document Number	0000005814
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 81
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	2022-0005814
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	3017 E GAINSBOROUGH RD, ORANGE, CA 92869-5135

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Document Number	0000005811
Map Reference	MB 37 PG 9-13
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	2022-0005811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3017 E GAINSBOROUGH RD, ORANGE, CA 92869-5135

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FRESNO CA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	5965 E SHIELDS AVE UNIT 178, 178, FRESNO, CA 93727-8063
Document Number	0000005812
Map Reference	MB 34 PG 81
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2021
Instrument	2022-0005812
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23 CORPORATE PLAZA DR STE 150, 150, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660-7908

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5965 E Shields Ave, Unit 178 was $2,785.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$233,465 (+2%) Land $58,366 Building $175,099
2025	$2,785.00	$228,888 Land $57,222 Building $171,666
2023	$574.00 (+1.23%)	$45,868 Land $12,068 Building $33,800
2022	$567.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5965 E Shields Ave, Unit 178 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 29, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
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 5965 E Shields Ave, Unit 178 is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless	400 / 50
Cal.net Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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