Madera County property record for 501 James Way, Madera, CA 93638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,261 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,662 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,374 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 004-140-035-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-140-035-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,261 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,261 sqft |
| Basement Area | 399 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,662 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 501 JAMES WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93638-2160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE NORTH END #2 BLK 2 LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE NORTH END #2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 604 |
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3068 WOODLANDS CT, MADERA, CA 93637-5922 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201511626 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012723 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 501 JAMES WAY, MADERA, CA 93638-2160 |
| Document Number | 0000012723 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3068 WOODLANDS CT MADERA CA 936375922, MADERA, CA 93637-5922 |
| Document Number | 12724 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12724 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2047 |
| Document Number | 12725, |
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| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12725 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
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| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2047 |
Source: Madera County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Municipality | Madera City |
| Unified School District | Madera Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $122,578 (+2%) Land $36,772 Building $85,806 | |
| 2025 | $1,374.00 (+1.63%) | $120,175 (+4.04%) Land $36,051 Building $84,124 |
| 2023 | $1,352.00 (+4.56%) | $115,510 Land $34,652 Building $80,858 |
| 2022 | $1,293.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 | CITY OF MADERA serves 66,560 people · EPA ID CA2010002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | 3 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 517 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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