Madera County property record for 1534 Defender St, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,558 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-300-046-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-300-046-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,525 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Street Address | 1534 DEFENDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-3427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAIRYLAND FARMS 1 POR LOT 32 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAIRYLAND FARMS 1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1534 DEFENDER ST, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-3427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20237838 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047027 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1534 DEFENDER ST, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-3427 |
| Document Number | 0000007838 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 15-17 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, DOMA TITLE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1534 DEFENDER ST, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-3427 |
| Document Number | 0000007839 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023007839 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
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 | $238,771 (+2%) Land $42,448 Building $196,323 | |
| 2025 | $2,558.00 (+223.8%) | $234,090 (+223.65%) Land $41,616 Building $192,474 |
| 2023 | $790.00 (+5.05%) | $72,328 Land $53,582 Building $18,746 |
| 2022 | $752.00 |
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.
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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