Madera County property record for 824 Columbia St, Madera, CA 93638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 680 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,223 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-041-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-041-010-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 680 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Street Address | 824 COLUMBIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | MADERA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 93638-2408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHARPS ADD LOTS 3 AND 4 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHARPS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MADERA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 602 |
824 Columbia St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Madera County records, as of December 16, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 824 COLUMBIA ST, MADERA, CA 93638-2408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage WILLIAM L AND HEIDI M SPRAGUE TRUST |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025025585 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 824 COLUMBIA ST, MADERA, CA 93638-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000025585 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2025024298 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025025585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/CA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY CA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 824 COLUMBIA ST, MADERA, CA 93638-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000025586 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025025586 |
| Name | WILLIAM L AND HEIDI M SPRAGUE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 37 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2029 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MADERA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 824 COLUMBIA ST, MADERA, CA 93638-2408 |
| Document Number | 0000024298 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025024298 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1405 ORANGE AVE, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610-2655 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 824 Columbia St was $1,223.
Source: Madera County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Municipality | Madera City |
| Unified School District | Madera Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,223.00 | $105,000 Land $35,000 Building $70,000 |
| 2023 | $375.00 (+4.17%) | $30,174 Land $18,106 Building $12,068 |
| 2022 | $360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 824 Columbia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 18, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 824 Columbia St 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 | 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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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