1126 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Property Records

Butte County property record for 1126 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1939
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$365,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,308 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`003-453-028-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`003-453-028-000`
Alternative APN	`003-453-028`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Building Area	1,156 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1939
Effective Year Built	Effective 1939
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	003-453-028
Street Address	1126 ARBUTUS AVE
City	CHICO
State	CA
Zip	95926-3522
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	1126 ARBUTUS AVE
Legal Subdivision	SIXTEENTH SUBDIVISION
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Township / Civil Division	CHICO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2016
Census Tract	700

Owner

1126 Arbutus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.

Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1126 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3522
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Surviving Spouse

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 9, 2023	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 9, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO
Aug 21, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202329971
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 14, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000016163
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2023
Property Address	1126 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3522
Document Number	0000029971
Map Reference	MB 6 PG 79
Instrument Date	Nov 1, 2023
Instrument	2023-0029971
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2023
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1126 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3522

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029973
Date	Nov 9, 2023
Instrument	2023-0029973

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2053

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Nov 9, 2023
Property Address	1126 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3522
Document Number	0000029972
Map Reference	MB 6 PG 79
Instrument Date	Oct 12, 2023
Instrument	2023-0029972
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2023
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1126 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3522

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Aug 21, 2018
Property Address	1126 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3522
Document Number	0000027969
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2018
Instrument	27969
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1675 MANZANITA AVE #57 CHICO CA 959261639, 57, CHICO, CA 95926-1639

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1126 Arbutus Ave was $4,308, up 6.7% from the year before.

Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Butte County
Municipality	Chico City
Unified School District	Chico Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$379,746 (+2%) Land $176,868 Building $202,878
2025	$4,308.00 (+6.66%)	$372,300 Land $173,400 Building $198,900
2024	$4,039.00 (+537.07%)		$322,020
2023	$634.00 (+1.93%)	$55,909 Land $13,243 Building $42,666
2022	$622.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1126 Arbutus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022 · 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	2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1126 Arbutus Ave 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Race Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless	400 / 20
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, unWired Broadband.

Nearby Properties on Arbutus Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures