Madera County property record for 36438 Sparta Ave, Madera, CA 93636
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,679 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,011 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 049-384-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 049-384-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,679 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,679 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,374 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 36438 SPARTA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93636-8540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MHA |
| Legal Description | MADERA RANCHOS 5 LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADERA RANCHOS 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 509 |
36438 Sparta Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2022.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36438 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 36438 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8540 |
| Document Number | 0000024381 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 97-105 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022024381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 36438 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8540 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 36438 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8540 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36438 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8540 |
| Document Number | 0000022024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020022024 |
| Name | EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FRESNO, CA 93711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 36438 Sparta Ave was $2,011 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 | Golden Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $187,804 (+2%) Land $31,219 Building $156,585 | |
| 2025 | $2,011.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,122 Land $30,607 Building $153,515 |
| 2023 | $1,899.00 (+0.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $176,973 Land $29,419 Building $147,554 |
| 2022 | $1,884.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 36438 Sparta Ave 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 36438 Sparta Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MADERA CO MD10A-MADERA RANCHOS serves 3,072 people · EPA ID CA2010008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2021 |
| Lead | 5 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 250 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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