1279 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Property Records

Butte County property record for 1279 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Property Summary

Property TypeBank, Financial Building
Details12 ba · 7,975 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.65 acres (28,314 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,475,000 (Sep 2001)
Tax Bill$9,375 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN045-711-002-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN045-711-002-000
Alternative APN
  • 045-711-002

Interior

Full Baths12 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area7,975 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area7,975 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area28,314 sqft (0.65 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number045-711-002
Street Address1279 E 1ST AVE
CityCHICO
StateCA
Zip95926-1542
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Bank, Financial Building
Local Zoning CodeCN
Legal DescriptionEAST FIRST AVE
Legal SubdivisionBIDWELL RHO 12
Legal Lot Number50
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCHICO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract800

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1037 VILLAGE LN, CHICO, CA 95926-2812
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 19, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200142846
Last Transfer DateJan 13, 2016
Transfer Doc0000004054
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Property Address1279 E 1ST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-1542
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2022
Title CompanyRIO VALLEY TITLE, MID VALLEY TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000024984
DateJun 1, 2021
Instrument2021-0024984
Lender
NameNORTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCHICO, CA 95926
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyButte County
MunicipalityChico City
Unified School DistrictChico Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$825,238 (+2%) Land $243,819 Building $581,419
2025$9,375.00 (+7.76%)$809,058 (+4.04%) Land $239,039 Building $570,019
2023$8,700.00 (+1.67%)$777,643 Land $229,757 Building $547,886
2022$8,557.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCAL-WATER SERVICE CO.-CHICO
private · serves 110,473 people · EPA ID CA0410002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
DigitalPath
Fixed Wireless
400 / 20

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

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