1278 Filbert Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Property Records

Butte County property record for 1278 Filbert Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,244 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size	1.46 acres (63,598 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Tax Bill	$2,035 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`045-280-031-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`045-280-031-000`
Alternative APN	`045-280-031`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	2 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,244 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1962
Effective Year Built	Effective 1962
Architectural Style	Modern
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	63,598 sqft
Garage Type	Carport
Garage Area	300 sqft
Carport	Carport
Carport Area	300 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	045-280-031
Street Address	1278 FILBERT AVE
City	CHICO
State	CA
Zip	95926-2959
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	1278 FILBERT AVE
Legal Subdivision	TWENTIETH SUB/BIDWELL RHO
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Township / Civil Division	CHICO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	800

Owner

1278 Filbert Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2016.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	1278 FILBERT AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2959
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Trust

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
Jun 23, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 3, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC
Jun 12, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	May 20, 2016
Transfer Doc	0000020029
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2022
Property Address	1278 FILBERT AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2959
Document Number	0000021568
Map Reference	MB 7 PG 74
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-0021568
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

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
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	1278 FILBERT AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2959

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Property Address	1278 FILBERT AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2959
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 5, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1278 FILBERT AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2959

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006985
Date	Mar 3, 2022
Instrument	2022-0006985

Lender

Name	STEARNS LENDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	LEWISVILLE, TX 75057

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2037

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Property Address	1278 FILBERT AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2959
Document Number	0000021206
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2018
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1278 FILBERT AVE CHICO CA 959262959, CHICO, CA 95926-2959

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021206
Date	Jun 21, 2017
Instrument	21206

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 Filbert Ave was $2,035.

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		$178,152 (+2%) Land $160,178 Building $17,974
2025	$2,035.00	$174,660 Land $157,038 Building $17,622
2024			$547,380
2023	$1,881.00 (+1.79%)	$167,880 Land $150,941 Building $16,939
2022	$1,848.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1278 Filbert Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
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.

Wildfire

The area around 1278 Filbert 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless	400 / 20
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, unWired Broadband.

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