2518 Ceres Ave, Chico, CA 95973 Property Records

Butte County property record for 2518 Ceres Ave, Chico, CA 95973

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.19 acres (8,276 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$355,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,359 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`015-250-003-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`015-250-003-000`
Alternative APNs	`048300003000` `015-250-003`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	8,276 sqft (0.19 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	015-250-003
Street Address	2518 CERES AVE
City	CHICO
State	CA
Zip	95973-1005
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LOT 3 LA MESA SUB #3
Legal Subdivision	LA MESA SUB UN #3
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Township / Civil Division	CHICO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	102

Owner

2518 Ceres Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2518 CERES AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1005
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 30, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Jul 28, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage STEINSIEK FAMILY INTER VIVOS TRUST
Jul 8, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEINSIEK FAM INTER VIVOS TR
May 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMPIREAMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202143771
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Sep 30, 2021
Property Address	2518 CERES AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1005
Document Number	0000043771
Map Reference	MB 30 PG 43&44
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-0043771
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 18, 2021
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2518 CERES AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000043772
Date	Sep 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-0043772

Lender

Name	SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2021
Property Address	2518 CERES AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1005
Document Number	0000033686
Map Reference	MB 28 PG 22&23
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2021
Instrument	2021-0033686
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2021
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2518 CERES AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000033687
Date	Jul 28, 2021
Instrument	2021-0033687

Lender

Name	STEINSIEK FAMILY INTER VIVOS TRUST
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Property Address	2518 CERES AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1005
Document Number	0000031809
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2019
Title Company	TIMIOS TITLE INC

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2518 CERES AVE CHICO CA 959731005, CHICO, CA 95973-1005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031809
Date	Jul 10, 2019
Instrument	31809

Lender

Name	STEINSIEK FAM INTER VIVOS TR
Address	700 STILSON CANYON RD, CHICO, CA 95928-9179

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Property Address	2518 CERES AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1005
Document Number	0000018144
Instrument Date	May 23, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 26, 2017
Title Company	TIMIOS TITLE INC

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2518 CERES AVE CHICO CA 959731005, CHICO, CA 95973-1005

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018144
Date	May 26, 2017
Instrument	18144

Lender

Name	EMPIREAMERICA
Address	1077 VIA VERONA DR, CHICO, CA 95973-1030

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2518 Ceres Ave was $4,359.

Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Butte County
Municipality	Chico City
Unified School District	Chico Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$384,262 (+2%) Land $184,013 Building $200,249
2025	$4,359.00	$376,728 Land $180,405 Building $196,323
2024			$274,500
2023	$4,038.00 (+1.61%)	$362,100 Land $173,400 Building $188,700
2022	$3,974.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2518 Ceres Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 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

Wildfire risk around 2518 Ceres Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 508 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, unWired Broadband, Verizon.

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