Butte County property record for 1280 Nelson Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $711 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-020-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-020-017-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Street Address | 1280 NELSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OROVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95965-3116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 1280 NELSON AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | THERMALITO |
| Legal Block | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OROVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
1280 Nelson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 NELSON AVE, OROVILLE, CA 95965-3116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201423753 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1280 Nelson Ave was $711.
Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Municipality | Oroville City |
| Secondary School District | Oroville Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Thermalito Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,282 (+2%) Land $42,900 Building $18,382 | ||
| 2025 | $711.00 | $60,081 Land $42,059 Building $18,022 | |
| 2024 | $168,480 | ||
| 2023 | $678.00 (+3.51%) | $57,750 Land $40,427 Building $17,323 | |
| 2022 | $655.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1280 Nelson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 risk around 1280 Nelson Ave is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | THERMALITO WATER & SEWER DIST serves 12,209 people · EPA ID CA0410008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 72 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 |
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