Butte County property record for 26 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,302 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $367,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 015-310-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-310-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,302 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,302 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-310-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 COTTAGE AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 COTTAGE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTAGE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 104 |
26 Cottage Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 COTTAGE AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-1304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200451067 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000052950 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26 COTTAGE AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-1304 |
| Document Number | 0000052950 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 52950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 26 COTTAGE AVE CHICO CA 959261304, CHICO, CA 95926-1304 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Cottage Ave was $5,676.
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 | $501,032 (+2%) Land $207,588 Building $293,444 | ||
| 2025 | $5,676.00 | $491,209 Land $203,518 Building $287,691 | |
| 2024 | $456,750 | ||
| 2023 | $5,262.00 (+1.62%) | $472,136 Land $195,616 Building $276,520 | |
| 2022 | $5,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Cottage 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.
The area around 26 Cottage 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 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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