Madera County property record for 36856 Sparta Ave, Madera, CA 93636
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,832 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,287 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 049-362-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 049-362-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,287 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 36856 SPARTA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93636-8531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MHA |
| Legal Description | MADERA RANCHOS 4 LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADERA RANCHOS 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 509 |
36856 Sparta Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2003.
Source: Madera County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36856 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200322461 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022461 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 36856 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8531 |
| Document Number | 0000019429 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619429 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT CA, TITLE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 36856 SPARTA AVE, MADERA, CA 93636-8531 |
| Document Number | 0000019429, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619429 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 36856 Sparta Ave was $2,892 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 | $179,800 (+2%) Land $61,465 Building $118,335 | |
| 2025 | $2,892.00 Homeowner's exemption | $176,275 Land $60,260 Building $116,015 |
| 2023 | $1,815.00 (-13.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,432 Land $57,921 Building $111,511 |
| 2022 | $2,093.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 36856 Sparta Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 36856 Sparta Ave is moderate, ranking above 63% 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 63% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 300 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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