Butte County property record for 1611 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,334 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,954 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-421-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-421-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,334 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,334 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-421-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1611 ARBUTUS AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1611 ARBUTUS AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN BIDWELL RHO 14TH |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1611 Arbutus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2020.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1611 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2671 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201514844 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1611 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2671 |
| Document Number | 0000002001 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0002001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1611 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2671 |
| Document Number | 0000002002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0002002 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1611 Arbutus Ave was $3,954 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 | $355,498 (+2%) Land $153,230 Building $202,268 | ||
| 2025 | $3,954.00 Homeowner's exemption | $348,528 Land $150,226 Building $198,302 | |
| 2024 | $442,620 | ||
| 2023 | $3,659.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $334,996 Land $144,394 Building $190,602 | |
| 2022 | $3,599.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1611 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 | 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.
The area around 1611 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.
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 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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