Madera County property record for 1537 Defender St, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 827 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,124 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $423 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-300-031-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-300-031-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 827 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 827 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,250 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Street Address | 1537 DEFENDER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-3428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAIRYLAND FARMS 1 PAR 7 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 |
1537 Defender St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2009.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2696 S MAPLE AVE, FRESNO, CA 93725-2108 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200939865 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025940 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 Defender St was $423.
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 | $39,484 (+2%) Land $26,325 Building $13,159 | |
| 2025 | $423.00 | $38,710 Land $25,809 Building $12,901 |
| 2023 | $406.00 (+5.18%) | $37,208 Land $24,807 Building $12,401 |
| 2022 | $386.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1537 Defender St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1537 Defender St 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 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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