Madera County property record for 1517 Defender St, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,224 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-300-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-300-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Basement Area | 294 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1517 DEFENDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-3428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAIRYLAND FARMS #1 POR PAR 1 LOT 67 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAIRYLAND FARMS #1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 DEFENDER ST, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-3428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20017544 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027657 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Madera County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Municipality | Chowchilla City |
| Elementary School District | Chowchilla Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Chowchilla Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121,394 (+2%) Land $18,430 Building $102,964 | |
| 2025 | $1,224.00 (+4.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,015 (+4.04%) Land $18,069 Building $100,946 |
| 2023 | $1,173.00 (+5.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,395 Land $17,368 Building $97,027 |
| 2022 | $1,115.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHOWCHILLA CITY WATER DEPT serves 13,916 people · EPA ID CA2010001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Race Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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