Butte County property record for 138 Nelson Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,067 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-053-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-053-013-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Cooling System | Evaporative |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 138 NELSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OROVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95965-3412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2M |
| Legal Description | 138 NELSON AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OROVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
138 Nelson Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 MIRA LOMA DR, OROVILLE, CA 95965-3589 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201737880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 138 NELSON AVE, OROVILLE, CA 95965-3412 |
| Document Number | 0000037880 |
| Map Reference | MB1 PG32 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0037880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | MID VALLEY &B ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 MIRA LOMA DR, OROVILLE, CA 95965-3589 |
| Document Number | 0000037881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0037881 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Nelson Ave was $2,067.
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 | $125,337 (+2%) Land $69,632 Building $55,705 | ||
| 2025 | $2,067.00 | $122,880 Land $68,267 Building $54,613 | |
| 2024 | $200,160 | ||
| 2023 | $1,926.00 (+5.07%) | $118,111 Land $65,617 Building $52,494 | |
| 2022 | $1,833.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Nelson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1997 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
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 138 Nelson Ave is low, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 314 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Succeed.Net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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