Butte County property record for 1737 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,306 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Mar 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-371-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-371-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-371-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN BIDWELL 14TH |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1737 Arbutus Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2022.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE GOLDEN 1 CU |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Jun 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201417136 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034774 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2330 |
| Document Number | 0000034774 |
| Map Reference | VOL 6 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0034774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2330 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2330 |
| Document Number | 0000009524 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0009524 |
| Name | THE GOLDEN 1 CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95826 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000051412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0051412 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 1737 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023399 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0023399 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1737 Arbutus Ave was $3,306 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.8% from the year before.
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 | $298,014 (+2%) Land $156,291 Building $141,723 | ||
| 2025 | $3,306.00 (+6.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $292,172 Land $153,227 Building $138,945 | |
| 2024 | $3,095.00 (+1.24%) | $398,880 | |
| 2023 | $3,057.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $280,828 Land $147,278 Building $133,550 | |
| 2022 | $3,006.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1737 Arbutus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 1737 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 |
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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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, unWired Broadband.
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