1615 Downing Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Property Records

Butte County property record for 1615 Downing Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$220,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$1,134 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN045-142-020-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN045-142-020-000
Alternative APN
  • 045-142-020

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms1 Room
Stories1 Story
Building Area928 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number045-142-020
Street Address1615 DOWNING AVE
CityCHICO
StateCA
Zip95926-2421
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Description1615 DOWNING AVE
Legal SubdivisionJOHN BIDWELL RHO 16
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCHICO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1615 DOWNING AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2421
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201743268
Prior Transfer DateJan 9, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000004558
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$105,393 (+2%) Land $54,646 Building $50,747
2025$1,134.00 (+9.14%) Homeowner's exemption$103,327 (+4.04%) Land $53,575 Building $49,752
2024$354,600
2023$1,039.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption$99,317 Land $51,496 Building $47,821
2022$1,019.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

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