Madera County property record for 1296 Crystal Way, Madera, CA 93637
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,662 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012-251-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 012-251-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,502 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,502 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,662 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 458 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1296 CRYSTAL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93637-5655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRYSTAL HGTS SUB PHASE I LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL HGTS SUB PHASE I |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 510 |
1296 Crystal Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Madera County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1296 CRYSTAL WAY, MADERA, CA 93637-5655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KIND LENDING LLC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage JASON COVITA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202517503 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017503 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1296 CRYSTAL WAY, MADERA, CA 93637-5655 |
| Document Number | 0000005944 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 12&13 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1296 CRYSTAL WAY, MADERA, CA 93637-5655 |
| Document Number | 0000005945 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005945 |
| Name | KIND LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1296 CRYSTAL WAY, MADERA, CA 93637-5655 |
| Document Number | 0000017520 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 12&13 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022017520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6110 N TORREY PINES AVE, FRESNO, CA 93723-4025 |
| Document Number | 0000017521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022017521 |
| Name | JASON COVITA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 Crystal Way was $4,128.
Source: Madera County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Municipality | Madera City |
| Unified School District | Madera Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $370,000 (+3.08%) Land $40,000 Building $330,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,128.00 | $358,938 Land $41,616 Building $317,322 |
| 2023 | $3,665.00 (+97.36%) | $311,100 Land $61,200 Building $249,900 |
| 2022 | $1,857.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1296 Crystal Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1296 Crystal Way is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MADERA serves 66,560 people · EPA ID CA2010002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 608 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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