Butte County property record for 16 Pathfinder Way, Chico, CA 95928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-320-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 018-320-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 489 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 018-320-037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 PATHFINDER WAY |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95928-3831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 LAKE VISTA SUB PH 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE VISTA SUB PH 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PARADISE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 1602 |
16 Pathfinder Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Butte County records, as of September 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 PATHFINDER WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-3831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200427104 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067222 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 PATHFINDER WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000024561 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624561 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 16 PATHFINDER WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000024561, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624561 |
| Name | TRI COUNTIES BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Pathfinder Way was $4,962 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $414,746 (+2%) Land $145,014 Building $269,732 | ||
| 2025 | $4,962.00 Homeowner's exemption | $406,615 Land $142,171 Building $264,444 | |
| 2024 | $517,410 | ||
| 2023 | $4,424.00 (+1.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $390,827 Land $136,651 Building $254,176 | |
| 2022 | $4,356.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Pathfinder Way 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 16 Pathfinder Way is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 271 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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