Madera County property record for 500 Riverside Ave, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $587 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-073-008-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-073-008-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 500 RIVERSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-2439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY/CHOWCHILLA |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
500 Riverside Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 151, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-0151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200022665 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007432 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Riverside Ave was $587.
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 | $54,838 (+2%) Land $25,066 Building $29,772 | |
| 2025 | $587.00 | $53,764 Land $24,575 Building $29,189 |
| 2023 | $564.00 (+5.03%) | $51,678 Land $23,622 Building $28,056 |
| 2022 | $537.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 500 Riverside 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 | 3 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 500 Riverside Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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