Butte County property record for 3253 Middletown Ave, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,038 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $719,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,459 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Aug 2023 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 016-260-016-000 |
| Primary APN | 016-260-016-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,038 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,038 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 617 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-9197 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 136 FOOTHILL PARK EAST UNIT #4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOOTHILL PARK EAST UNIT #4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 136 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 103 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202321133 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043636 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Document Number | 0000007831 |
| Map Reference | MB 161 PG 71-73 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0007831 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Document Number | 0000021133 |
| Map Reference | MB 161 PG 71-73 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0021133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Document Number | 0000003230 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0003230 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Document Number | 0000019190 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3253 MIDDLETOWN AVE CHICO CA 959739197, CHICO, CA 95973-9197 |
| Document Number | 0000019190 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19190 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2050 |
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 | $748,047 (+2%) Land $197,676 Building $550,371 | ||
| 2025 | $9,459.00 (+7.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $733,380 (+50.7%) Land $193,800 Building $539,580 | |
| 2024 | $8,768.00 (+43.34%) | $631,260 | |
| 2023 | $6,117.00 (+4.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $486,664 Land $159,294 Building $327,370 | |
| 2022 | $5,839.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 40% 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 455 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,200 / 35 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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