Butte County property record for 296 E Sacramento Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Aug 2020 Transfer + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-105-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-105-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,294 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-105-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-3933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN BIDWELL RHO |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINNPOINTE CORPORATION |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WFG TITLE |
| May 9, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Jan 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200463635 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034098 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000039913 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0039913 |
| Name | WINNPOINTE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000034100 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 34100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE CHICO CA 959263933, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000034098 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0034098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000034099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0034099 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000050411 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50411 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE CHICO CA 959263933, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 50412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50412 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000050413 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 50413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE CHICO CA 959263933, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000024021 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE CHICO CA 959263933, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000024021 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24021 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
| Document Number | 0000004043 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 296 E SACRAMENTO AVE CHICO CA 959263933, CHICO, CA 95926-3933 |
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 | $450,000 (-4.26%) Land $190,000 Building $260,000 | ||
| 2025 | $5,352.00 (+8.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $470,000 (+4.44%) Land $190,000 Building $280,000 | |
| 2024 | $493,470 | ||
| 2023 | $4,937.00 (+9.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $450,000 Land $175,000 Building $275,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,509.00 |
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 | 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 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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