Madera County property record for 553 Howell Rd, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,725 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $252,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,315 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-360-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-360-005-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 553 HOWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHOWCHILLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93610-2052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALLEY GROVE ESTATES PHASES II & IV LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY GROVE ESTATES PHASES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
553 Howell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES CU |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE GOLDEN 1 CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201628275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 553 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011102 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018011102 |
| Name | EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FRESNO, CA 93755 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 553 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Document Number | 0000034769 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021034769 |
| Name | THE GOLDEN 1 CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Howell Rd was $3,315.
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 | $298,309 (+2%) Land $41,429 Building $256,880 | |
| 2025 | $3,315.00 | $292,461 Land $40,617 Building $251,844 |
| 2023 | $3,191.00 (+4.9%) | $281,106 Land $39,041 Building $242,065 |
| 2022 | $3,042.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 553 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.
The area around 553 Howell Rd 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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