1608 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Property Records

Butte County property record for 1608 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,277 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$389,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,789 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`003-422-022-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`003-422-022-000`
Alternative APN	`003-422-022`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,277 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,277 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1947
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	003-422-022
Street Address	1608 ARBUTUS AVE
City	CHICO
State	CA
Zip	95926-2636
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	1608 ARBUTUS AVE
Legal Subdivision	FORTINO SUB
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Township / Civil Division	CHICO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	700

Owner

1608 Arbutus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 247, RICHVALE, CA 95974-0247
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 8, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 29, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Aug 30, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 22, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VLY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202054166
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 22, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000042269
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Property Address	1608 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2636
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049182
Date	Nov 8, 2019
Instrument	2019-0049182

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2020
Property Address	1608 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2636
Document Number	0000054166
Map Reference	MB 15 PG 2
Instrument Date	Dec 22, 2020
Instrument	2020-0054166
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	PO BOX 247, RICHVALE, CA 95974-0247

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054169
Date	Dec 29, 2020
Instrument	2020-0054169

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2018
Property Address	1608 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2636
Document Number	0000029356
Map Reference	MB15 PG2
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2018
Instrument	2018-0029356
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1608 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2636

Mortgage

Document Number	0000029357
Date	Aug 30, 2018
Instrument	2018-0029357

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2020
Property Address	1608 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2636
Document Number	0000054166
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 1945
Instrument	54166
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 26, 2021
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VLY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$428.00
Amount Accuracy	Partial

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	PO BOX 247 RICHVALE CA 959740247, RICHVALE, CA 95974-0247

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 Arbutus Ave was $4,789 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Butte County
Municipality	Chico City
Unified School District	Chico Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$429,483 (+2%) Land $193,213 Building $236,270
2025	$4,789.00 Homeowner's exemption	$421,063 Land $189,425 Building $231,638
2024			$359,820
2023	$4,434.00 (+1.65%) Homeowner's exemption	$404,715 Land $182,070 Building $222,645
2022	$4,362.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1608 Arbutus 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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 1608 Arbutus 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 601 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Race Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless	400 / 20
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, unWired Broadband.

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