Butte County property record for 281 Picholine Way, Chico, CA 95928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,809 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $163,500 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,119 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-420-027-000 |
| Primary APN | 018-420-027-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,809 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 018-420-027 |
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| Street Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95928-4340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 OLIVE GROVE ESTATES UNIT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIVE GROVE ESTATES UNIT 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 901 |
281 Picholine Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2020.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-4340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INFINITY EQUITY GROUP LLC |
| Jan 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OMEGA MTG GRP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199846712 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001714 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-4340 |
| Document Number | 0000008914 |
| Map Reference | MB 118 PG 78-81 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0008914 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-4340 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-4340 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-4340 |
| Document Number | 0000035134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0035134 |
| Name | INFINITY EQUITY GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | REDDING, CA 96002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY, CHICO, CA 95928-4340 |
| Document Number | 0000001714 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 281 PICHOLINE WAY CHICO CA 959284340, CHICO, CA 95928-4340 |
| Document Number | 1715 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1715 |
| Name | OMEGA MTG GRP |
|---|---|
| Address | REDDING, CA 96002 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Picholine Way was $3,119, up 6.8% from the year before.
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 | $261,419 (+2%) Land $86,333 Building $175,086 | ||
| 2025 | $3,119.00 (+6.78%) | $256,294 Land $84,641 Building $171,653 | |
| 2024 | $2,921.00 (+0.86%) | $485,730 | |
| 2023 | $2,896.00 (+1.72%) | $246,344 Land $81,355 Building $164,989 | |
| 2022 | $2,847.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Picholine Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 53 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 281 Picholine Way is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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