Butte County property record for 1278 Howard Dr, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,877 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 015-390-060-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-390-060-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-390-060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1278 HOWARD DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-7316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | LOT 60 MANZANITA SUB UNIT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANZANITA 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1278 HOWARD DR, CHICO, CA 95926-7316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200214793 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014793 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $171,230 (+2%) Land $86,667 Building $84,563 | ||
| 2025 | $1,877.00 (+8.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,873 (+4.04%) Land $84,968 Building $82,905 | |
| 2024 | $349,470 | ||
| 2023 | $1,729.00 (+1.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,356 Land $81,669 Building $79,687 | |
| 2022 | $1,698.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 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.
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 | 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 576 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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