149 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Property Records

Butte County property record for 149 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,515 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$349,000 (Jun 2004)
Tax Bill$5,733 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Transfer
Jun 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN003-096-001-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN003-096-001-000
Alternative APN
  • 003-096-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,515 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,515 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleConventional
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area432 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number003-096-001
Street Address149 W 1ST AVE
CityCHICO
StateCA
Zip95926-3801
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Description149 W 1ST AVE
Legal SubdivisionCHICO VECINO
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot NumberK
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCHICO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract603

Owner

149 W 1st Ave is held in a trust since May 2021.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address14014 LIMOUSIN DR, CHICO, CA 95973-9266
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable 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

DateDocument
May 27, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
TIMIOS TITLE AND ESCROW, TIMIOS TITLE A CA CORP
Jun 17, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 23, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 14, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200437813
Last Transfer DateMay 21, 2021
Transfer Doc0000024224
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Recording DateMay 27, 2021
Property Address149 W 1ST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3801
Document Number0000024224
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 16
Instrument DateMay 21, 2021
Instrument2021-0024224
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2021
Title CompanyTIMIOS TITLE AND ESCROW, TIMIOS TITLE A CA CORP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address915 LONG BAR RD, OROVILLE, CA 95966-9201

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Property Address149 W 1ST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3801
Document Number0000024547
Instrument DateJun 17, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 17, 2020
Title CompanyTIMIOS TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address149 W 1ST AVE CHICO CA 959263801, CHICO, CA 95926-3801

Mortgage

Document Number0000024547
DateJun 22, 2020
Instrument24547
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 21, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 149 W 1st Ave was $5,733.

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$506,112 (+2%) Land $217,526 Building $288,586
2025$5,733.00$496,189 Land $213,261 Building $282,928
2024$467,820
2023$5,315.00 (+11.78%)$476,924 Land $204,981 Building $271,943
2022$4,755.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 149 W 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 149 W 1st 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 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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.

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