Madera County property record for 551 Strauss Ct, Madera, CA 93637
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,662 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,305 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012-251-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 012-251-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 442 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,662 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 442 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 551 STRAUSS CT |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93637-5657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRYSTAL HGTS SUB PHASE I LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRYSTAL HGTS SUB PHASE I |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 510 |
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 STRAUSS CT, MADERA, CA 93637-5657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALTERRA GROUP LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20175784 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016502 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 551 STRAUSS CT, MADERA, CA 93637-5657 |
| Document Number | 0000016502 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16502 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 551 STRAUSS CT MADERA CA 936375657, MADERA, CA 93637-5657 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 551 STRAUSS CT, MADERA, CA 93637-5657 |
| Document Number | 0000005784 |
| Map Reference | MAP38 PG12 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 551 STRAUSS CT, MADERA, CA 93637-5657 |
| Document Number | 0000005785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005785 |
| Name | ALTERRA GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Document Number | 0000005787 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017005787 |
| Name | ALTERRA GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | LAS VEGAS, NV 89145 |
| Type | Negative Amortization |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $203,604 (+2%) Land $41,429 Building $162,175 | |
| 2025 | $2,305.00 (-0.73%) | $199,613 (+4.04%) Land $40,617 Building $158,996 |
| 2024 | $2,322.00 (+2.38%) | |
| 2023 | $2,268.00 (+4.52%) | $191,864 Land $39,041 Building $152,823 |
| 2022 | $2,170.00 |
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 · 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 | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 608 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 |
| 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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