Butte County property record for 243 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 937 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,163 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-095-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-095-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 937 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-095-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 W 1ST AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-3803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 243 W 1ST AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHICO VECINO |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 603 |
243 W 1st Ave is held in a trust since March 2005.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 454 E 3RD ST, CHICO, CA 95928-5409 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012598 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 W 1st Ave was $2,163.
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 | $189,459 (+2%) Land $101,169 Building $88,290 | ||
| 2025 | $2,163.00 | $185,745 Land $99,186 Building $86,559 | |
| 2024 | $344,160 | ||
| 2023 | $1,997.00 (+1.68%) | $178,535 Land $95,336 Building $83,199 | |
| 2022 | $1,964.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 W 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 243 W 1st 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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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