Butte County property record for 1614 Downing Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $113,500 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,992 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-460-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-460-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-460-023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1614 DOWNING AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1614 DOWNING AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKSIDE TERRACE UN 05 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
1614 Downing Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1614 DOWNING AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199833996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1614 Downing Ave was $1,992 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 | $181,466 (+2%) Land $79,941 Building $101,525 | ||
| 2025 | $1,992.00 Homeowner's exemption | $177,909 Land $78,374 Building $99,535 | |
| 2024 | $433,890 | ||
| 2023 | $1,836.00 (+1.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $171,003 Land $75,332 Building $95,671 | |
| 2022 | $1,804.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1614 Downing Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 1614 Downing 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 409 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Race Communications, unWired Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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