Great purchase for a first time home buyer or investor. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is situated in central Madera, it is close to schools, park and stores. It also features vaulted ceiling in living room and tile floor throughout.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
5,561 sq ftLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lilly Escobar-Tinoco•DRE #01806727• London Properties, LTD
Bought with Jeanette Garcia•DRE #01193512• London Properties, LTD
Great purchase for a first time home buyer or investor. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is situated in central Madera, it is close to schools, park and stores. It also features vaulted ceiling in living room and tile floor throughout.
Public Records
Nov 19, 1998
Sold
$76,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,938 (−0.7%)
$34,815 + $141,588
$176,403
2024
$1,951 (+2.5%)
$34,815 + $141,588
$176,403
2023
$1,904 (+4.6%)
$34,133 + $138,812
$172,945
2022
$1,819 (+2.0%)
$32,808 + $133,423
$166,231
2021
$1,783 (−1.8%)
$32,808 + $133,423
$166,231
2020
$1,815 (+0.8%)
$32,165 + $130,807
$162,972
2019
$1,800 (+3.7%)
$31,836 + $129,466
$161,302
2018
$1,736 (+48.9%)
$31,212 + $126,928
$158,140
2017
$1,166 (+2.7%)
$22,953 + $80,366
$103,319
2016
$1,136 (+0.3%)
$22,953 + $80,366
$103,319
2015
$1,133 (+7.1%)
$22,503 + $78,791
$101,294
2014
$1,058
$21,731 + $76,088
$97,819
Tax history for 720 James Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,938 (−0.7%)
$34,815 + $141,588
$176,403
2024
$1,951 (+2.5%)
$34,815 + $141,588
$176,403
2023
$1,904 (+4.6%)
$34,133 + $138,812
$172,945
2022
$1,819 (+2.0%)
$32,808 + $133,423
$166,231
2021
$1,783 (−1.8%)
$32,808 + $133,423
$166,231
2020
$1,815 (+0.8%)
$32,165 + $130,807
$162,972
2019
$1,800 (+3.7%)
$31,836 + $129,466
$161,302
2018
$1,736 (+48.9%)
$31,212 + $126,928
$158,140
2017
$1,166 (+2.7%)
$22,953 + $80,366
$103,319
2016
$1,136 (+0.3%)
$22,953 + $80,366
$103,319
2015
$1,133 (+7.1%)
$22,503 + $78,791
$101,294
2014
$1,058
$21,731 + $76,088
$97,819
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,204
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madera County
APN
004150010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
R1
Residential Zone
To provide specific areas in the city where residential developments of varying densities may be developed as specified in the land use element of the General Plan. To promote and encourage a suitable living environment; to provide space for community facilities needed to complement urban residential areas and for institutions compatible with a residential environment; to promote the orderly flow of residential traffic and restrict commercial and industrial traffic in residential areas; to provide the opportunity for suitable housing at affordable prices for all segments of the community.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking & Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
Other Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Tile
Laundry Features: Inside Area
Levels: One
Room Information
Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
Basement Sq.Ft.: 0
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Has Private Pool: No
Has Spa: No
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1,979
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,561
Lot Size Acres: 0.1277
Utilities
Green Energy Information
Power Production Year Install: 0
Power Production Size: 0.00
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
School Information
School District County: Madera
Location Information
Postal Code: 93638
County Or Parish: Madera
CrossStreet: Lake
Directions: On East Cleveland, turn north on Lake and again left on James.
State Or Province: CA
Street Number Numeric: 720
Unparsed Address: 720 James Way, Madera, CA 93638
Street Address Filtered: 720 James Way
Community Information
Senior Community YN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,204
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Madera County
APN: 004150010000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Selling Agent
Buyer Agent Full Name: Jeanette M Garcia
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
James Monroe Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Matilda Torres High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
38 unhealthy days expected this year, 40 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Madera, CA • 93638
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.3 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.3 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$332,000 – $401,000
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