Madera County property record for 557 Howell Rd, Chowchilla, CA 93610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,075 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,631 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 001-360-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 001-360-004-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,075 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,300 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Area | 628 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 557 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 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY GROVE ESTATES PHASES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHOWCHILLA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 204 |
Source: Madera County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Partial Claim Mortgage PLANET HOME LENDING LLC |
| May 24, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202214167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Property Address | 557 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Document Number | 0000004134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026004134 |
| Name | PLANET HOME LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MERIDEN, CT 06450 |
| Type | Partial Claim Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 315 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 557 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Document Number | 0000014167 |
| Map Reference | MB 53 PG 82-86 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022014167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 557 HOWELL RD, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2052 |
| Document Number | 0000014168 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022014168 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
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 | $514,481 (+2%) Land $43,296 Building $471,185 | |
| 2025 | $5,631.00 (+9.64%) | $504,395 (+9.89%) Land $42,448 Building $461,947 |
| 2023 | $5,136.00 (+90.86%) | $459,000 Land $40,800 Building $418,200 |
| 2022 | $2,691.00 |
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 | 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.
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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