Madera County property record for 542 Howell Rd, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,902 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $228,500 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,904 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jan 2020 Loan Modification + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-390-018-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-390-018-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 413 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Lot Area | 6,902 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Garage Area | 413 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 542 HOWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-2088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALLEY GROVE ESTATES PHASE VII LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY GROVE ESTATES PHASE VII |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
542 Howell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCE SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROUNDPOINT MTG SVCNG |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Grant Deed FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201820689 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 542 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 642 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610 |
| Document Number | 0000006767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022006767 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 542 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Document Number | 0000003256 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 HOWELL RD CHOWCHILLA CA 936102088, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Document Number | 0000003256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3256 |
| Name | ROUNDPOINT MTG SVCNG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.62% |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 542 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Document Number | 0000020689 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018020689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Document Number | 0000020690 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018020690 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 542 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Document Number | 0000006561 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,617.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 711 N COURT ST #R VISALIA CA 932913638, R, VISALIA, CA 93291-3638 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 542 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2088 |
| Document Number | 0000014798 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14798 |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,616.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 711 N COURT ST #R VISALIA CA 932913638, R, VISALIA, CA 93291-3638 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Howell Rd was $2,904.
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 | $259,962 (+2%) Land $45,509 Building $214,453 | |
| 2025 | $2,904.00 | $254,866 Land $44,617 Building $210,249 |
| 2023 | $2,796.00 (+4.88%) | $244,972 Land $42,886 Building $202,086 |
| 2022 | $2,666.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 542 Howell Rd 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 542 Howell Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 584 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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