Madera County property record for 18815 Varden Dr, Madera, CA 93638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.517 acres (22,511 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 036-074-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 036-074-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,511 sqft (0.517 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 18815 VARDEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93638-0238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RRS |
| Legal Description | MADERA COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUB LOT 395 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADERA COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 395 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 515 |
18815 Varden Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 719, MADERA, CA 93639-0719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201816091 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 18815 VARDEN DR, MADERA, CA 93638-0238 |
| Document Number | 0000016091 |
| Map Reference | MB8 PG80-89 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018016091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18815 VARDEN DR, MADERA, CA 93638-0238 |
| Document Number | 0000016092 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018016092 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18815 Varden Dr was $3,748 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Madera County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Unified School District | Madera Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $341,342 (+2%) Land $73,955 Building $267,387 | |
| 2025 | $3,748.00 Homeowner's exemption | $334,650 Land $72,505 Building $262,145 |
| 2023 | $3,685.00 (+4.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $321,657 Land $69,691 Building $251,966 |
| 2022 | $3,522.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 18815 Varden Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 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 18815 Varden Dr is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · lower than 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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