Butte County property record for 2731 Rafael St, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,787 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-041-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-041-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 006-041-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2731 RAFAEL ST |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-1142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 2731 RAFAEL ST |
| Legal Subdivision | ALMOND RANCH SUBDIVISION UNIT NO 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
2731 Rafael St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1425 NORD AVE, 33, CHICO, CA 95926-4204 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254977 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 2731 RAFAEL ST, CHICO, CA 95973-1142 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2731 RAFAEL ST, CHICO, CA 95973-1142 |
| Document Number | 0000031533 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0031533 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2731 RAFAEL ST, CHICO, CA 95973-1142 |
| Document Number | 0000013498 |
| Map Reference | MB 21 PG 4&5 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0013498 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2731 RAFAEL ST, CHICO, CA 95973-1142 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2731 Rafael St was $3,787.
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 | $306,000 (-6.42%) Land $173,400 Building $132,600 | ||
| 2025 | $3,787.00 | $327,000 Land $180,000 Building $147,000 | |
| 2024 | $308,700 | ||
| 2023 | $653.00 (+2.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,648 Land $13,850 Building $50,798 | |
| 2022 | $640.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2731 Rafael St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2731 Rafael St 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 499 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 |
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