Fresno County property record for 657 E Brown Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 780 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 443-241-24 |
| Primary APN | 443-241-24 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Refrigeration |
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| Street Address | 657 E BROWN AVE |
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| City | FRESNO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93704-5508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 22 & 23 BLK 8 VAN NESS HEIGHTS BK 8 PG 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN NESS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRESNO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 3500 |
Source: Fresno County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 657 E BROWN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93704-5508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021188113 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003975 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 657 E BROWN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93704-5508 |
| Document Number | 0000055601 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 657 E BROWN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93704-5508 |
| Document Number | 0000055601, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655601 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 306 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRESNO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 657 E BROWN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93704-5508 |
| Document Number | 0000188113 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0188113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 657 E BROWN AVE, FRESNO, CA 93704-5508 |
| Document Number | 0000188114 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0188114 |
| Name | CMG MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
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 | $235,968 (+2%) Land $54,121 Building $181,847 | |
| 2025 | $3,021.00 (+5.96%) | $231,342 (+4.04%) Land $53,060 Building $178,282 |
| 2023 | $2,851.00 (+1.39%) | $222,360 Land $51,000 Building $171,360 |
| 2022 | $2,812.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 |
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