Butte County property record for 278 Panama Ave, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,879 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,564 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-053-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 006-053-002-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,879 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,879 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 338 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 338 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 278 PANAMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-1157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 278 PANAMA AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | ALMOND RANCH SUB UN 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
278 Panama Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2008.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3069 COACH LITE DR, CHICO, CA 95973-9153 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200665068 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Panama Ave was $4,564.
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 | $402,454 (+2%) Land $177,648 Building $224,806 | ||
| 2025 | $4,564.00 | $394,564 Land $174,165 Building $220,399 | |
| 2024 | $302,400 | ||
| 2023 | $4,229.00 (+1.63%) | $379,244 Land $167,402 Building $211,842 | |
| 2022 | $4,161.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Panama Ave 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 278 Panama 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 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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