2540 North Ave, Chico, CA 95973 Property Records

Butte County property record for 2540 North Ave, Chico, CA 95973

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$229,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$2,943 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`015-240-051-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`015-240-051-000`
Alternative APNs	`048240051000` `015-240-051`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,112 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,112 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Wood
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	015-240-051
Street Address	2540 NORTH AVE
City	CHICO
State	CA
Zip	95973-1311
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR
Legal Description	2540 NORTH AVE
Legal Subdivision	JOHN BIDWELL RHO 12
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Township / Civil Division	CHICO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	104

Owner

2540 North Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2540 NORTH AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1311
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 3, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MILLENNIAL HOME LENDING INC
Jan 3, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OWNING CORPORATION
Aug 14, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS
Aug 16, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VLY TITLE & ESCROW CO
Aug 14, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VLY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201728019
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 9, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000028020
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Property Address	2540 NORTH AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1311
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2021
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2540 NORTH AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1311

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019998
Date	May 3, 2021
Instrument	2021-0019998

Lender

Name	MILLENNIAL HOME LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHATSWORTH, CA 91311

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Property Address	2540 NORTH AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1311
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000198
Date	Jan 3, 2020
Instrument	2020-0000198

Lender

Name	OWNING CORPORATION
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Aug 14, 2017
Property Address	2540 NORTH AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1311
Document Number	0000028020
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2017
Instrument	28020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2017
Title Company	RIO VALLEY TITLE, MID VALLEY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2540 NORTH AVE CHICO CA 959731311, CHICO, CA 95973-1311

Mortgage

Document Number	28021
Date	Aug 14, 2017
Instrument	28021

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	IRVING, TX 75063

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 13, 2047

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2017
Property Address	2540 NORTH AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1311
Document Number	0000028358
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2017
Instrument	28358
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2017
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VLY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2540 NORTH AVE CHICO CA 959731311, CHICO, CA 95973-1311

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Aug 14, 2017
Property Address	2540 NORTH AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-1311
Document Number	0000028019
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2017
Instrument	28019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2017
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VLY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$251.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	2540 NORTH AVE CHICO CA 959731311, CHICO, CA 95973-1311

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2540 North Ave was $2,943 with a homeowner's exemption.

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		$265,767 (+2%) Land $145,070 Building $120,697
2025	$2,943.00 Homeowner's exemption	$260,557 Land $142,226 Building $118,331
2024			$334,890
2023	$2,719.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption	$250,441 Land $136,704 Building $113,737
2022	$2,673.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2540 North 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	3 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

The area around 2540 North 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.

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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
DigitalPath Fixed Wireless	400 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, unWired Broadband, Verizon.

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