Butte County property record for 1096 Columbus Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,383 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-210-054-000 |
| Primary APN | 043-210-054-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 043-210-054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1096 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-4105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 1096 COLUMBUS AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA BLK |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 502 |
1096 Columbus Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 444, CHICO, CA 95927-0444 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201026979 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1096 Columbus Ave was $5,383.
Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Municipality | Chico City |
| Unified School District | Chico Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $472,433 (+1.99%) Land $124,139 Building $348,294 | ||
| 2025 | $5,383.00 | $463,209 Land $121,705 Building $341,504 | |
| 2024 | $432,810 | ||
| 2023 | $4,992.00 (+1.63%) | $445,302 Land $116,980 Building $328,322 | |
| 2022 | $4,912.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1096 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1096 Columbus Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CAL-WATER SERVICE CO.-CHICO private · serves 110,473 people · EPA ID CA0410002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 597 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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