Butte County property record for 18 Discovery Way, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $281,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,899 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-050-062-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-050-062-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-050-062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 DISCOVERY WAY |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-8346 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 FOOTHILL PARK #7 PHASE 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL PARK #7 PHASE 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 104 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 DISCOVERY WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8346 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201538624 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013259 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 18 DISCOVERY WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8346 |
| Document Number | 0000025774 |
| Map Reference | MB 126 PG 36-39 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0025774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS TITLE A CA CORP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 DISCOVERY WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8346 |
| Document Number | 0000025775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0025775 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $339,291 (+2%) Land $144,892 Building $194,399 | ||
| 2025 | $3,899.00 (+6.65%) | $332,639 (+4.04%) Land $142,051 Building $190,588 | |
| 2024 | $3,656.00 (+1.19%) | $408,150 | |
| 2023 | $3,613.00 (+1.6%) | $319,724 Land $136,536 Building $183,188 | |
| 2022 | $3,556.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 357 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, unWired Broadband.
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