Butte County property record for 1978 Modoc Dr, Chico, CA 95928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,701 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $447,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,304 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002-090-033-000 |
| Primary APN | 002-090-033-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,701 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,701 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 002-090-033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1978 MODOC DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95928-4139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 119 FOREST CREEK ESTATES UNIT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST CREEK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 904 |
1978 Modoc Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2024.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1978 MODOC DR, CHICO, CA 95928-4139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202332449 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027963 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1978 MODOC DR, CHICO, CA 95928-4139 |
| Document Number | 0000032449 |
| Map Reference | MB 66 PH 30&31 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0032449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | IDEAL TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1978 MODOC DR, CHICO, CA 95928-4139 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1978 Modoc Dr was $5,304.
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 | $465,058 (+2%) Land $197,676 Building $267,382 | ||
| 2025 | $5,304.00 | $455,940 Land $193,800 Building $262,140 | |
| 2024 | $393,210 | ||
| 2023 | $3,740.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $340,204 Land $125,158 Building $215,046 | |
| 2022 | $3,682.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1978 Modoc Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1995–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2016 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 1978 Modoc Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 359 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.
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