Fresno County property record for 5979 E Alta Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,858 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,175 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $227,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,523 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 474-072-11 |
| Primary APN | 474-072-11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,858 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,175 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
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| Street Address | 5979 E ALTA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93727-5506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1AH |
| Legal Description | LOT 73 TRACT NO 1687 SUNNYWOOD NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYWOOD #3 |
| Legal Tract | 1687 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 1418 |
5979 E Alta Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5979 E ALTA AVE, FRESNO, CA 93727-5506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201445979 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054505 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5979 E Alta Ave was $3,523.
Source: Fresno County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Unified School District | Fresno Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $283,823 (+2%) Land $85,144 Building $198,679 | |
| 2025 | $3,523.00 | $278,259 Land $83,475 Building $194,784 |
| 2023 | $3,322.00 (+1.34%) | $267,456 Land $80,235 Building $187,221 |
| 2022 | $3,278.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5979 E Alta Ave 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 risk around 5979 E Alta Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 252 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: T-Mobile.
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