Butte County property record for 3117 Bay Ave, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,714 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.94 acres (40,946 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,146 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-590-059-000 |
| Primary APN | 042-590-059-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,714 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,714 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 40,946 sqft (0.94 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 655 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Old Parcel Number | 042-590-059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3117 BAY AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-8731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 WILLOW BEND SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOW BEND SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 404 |
3117 Bay Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3117 BAY AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-8731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CENTRAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199719398 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3117 BAY AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-8731 |
| Document Number | 0000018173 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3117 BAY AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-8731 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3117 BAY AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-8731 |
| Document Number | 0000018171 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 3117 BAY AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-8731 |
| Document Number | 0000018172, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618172 |
| Name | CENTRAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3117 BAY AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-8731 |
| Document Number | 0000022411 |
| Map Reference | MB 116 PG 68-71 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0022411 |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3117 BAY AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-8731 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3117 Bay Ave was $5,146.
Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Unified School District | Chico Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $444,726 (+2%) Land $149,497 Building $295,229 | ||
| 2025 | $5,146.00 | $436,007 Land $146,566 Building $289,441 | |
| 2024 | $752,940 | ||
| 2023 | $4,777.00 (+1.6%) | $419,078 Land $140,876 Building $278,202 | |
| 2022 | $4,702.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3117 Bay Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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.
The area around 3117 Bay 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, unWired Broadband.
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