Madera County property record for 537 Elm Ave, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,967 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,768 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-341-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-341-016-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,967 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,967 sqft |
| Basement Area | 428 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,768 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Area | 428 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 537 ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-2085 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT #90-22 PHASES IV, V & VI LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHASES IV-VI TR |
| Legal Tract | 90 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
537 Elm Ave is held in a trust since December 2024.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23306 ROAD 15 3/4, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-9335 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201313697 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027415 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 537 ELM AVE, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2085 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23306 ROAD 15 3/4, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-9335 |
| Document Number | 0000013858 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023013858 |
| Name | FRESNO GRANGERS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FRESNO, CA 93711 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Elm Ave was $2,233.
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 | $195,804 (+2%) Land $31,394 Building $164,410 | |
| 2025 | $2,233.00 | $191,966 Land $30,779 Building $161,187 |
| 2023 | $2,076.00 (+4.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $184,514 Land $29,585 Building $154,929 |
| 2022 | $1,980.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 537 Elm 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 | 6 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 537 Elm Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Race Communications, Verizon.
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