Madera County property record for 545 Plum Way, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,725 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-360-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-360-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,725 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 545 PLUM WAY |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-2054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALLEY GROVE ESTATES PHASES II & IV LOT 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY GROVE ESTATES PHASES |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
545 Plum Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2021.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 PLUM WAY, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201213414 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 545 PLUM WAY, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 PLUM WAY, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
| Document Number | 0000021898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021021898 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 545 PLUM WAY, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
| Document Number | 0000003878 |
| Map Reference | MB 53 PG 82-86 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021003878 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 PLUM WAY, 545, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 545 PLUM WAY, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 545 PLUM WAY, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
| Document Number | 0000025912 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25912 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 PLUM WAY CHOWCHILLA CA 936102054, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 545 Plum Way was $2,213 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $202,674 (+2%) Land $31,879 Building $170,795 | |
| 2025 | $2,213.00 Homeowner's exemption | $198,701 Land $31,254 Building $167,447 |
| 2023 | $2,129.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $190,988 Land $30,042 Building $160,946 |
| 2022 | $2,030.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 545 Plum Way 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.
The area around 545 Plum Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 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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