Butte County property record for 261 E Sacramento Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,552 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-172-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-172-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-172-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 E SACRAMENTO AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-3928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 261 E SACRAMENTO AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | TENTH SUB/JOHN BIDWELL RHO |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201649502 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027543 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3928 |
| Document Number | 0000027543 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0027543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3928 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 261 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000014609 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0014609 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
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 | $497,188 (+2%) Land $201,241 Building $295,947 | ||
| 2025 | $5,552.00 (+6.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $487,441 (+4.04%) Land $197,296 Building $290,145 | |
| 2024 | $5,206.00 (+1.22%) | $591,750 | |
| 2023 | $5,143.00 (+1.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $468,515 Land $189,636 Building $278,879 | |
| 2022 | $5,060.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Race Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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