4537 Rfj Way, Forest Ranch, CA 95942 Property Records

Butte County property record for 4537 Rfj Way, Forest Ranch, CA 95942

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	1.23 acres (53,579 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$360,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$7,706 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`063-170-001-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`063-170-001-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	3 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,304 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,304 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Modern
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	53,579 sqft
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	616 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4537 R F J WAY
City	FOREST RANCH
State	CA
Zip	95942
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TM5
Legal Description	PTN SEC 7 T23N R3E
Legal Range	03E
Legal Township	23N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	NORTHWOODS 01
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Township / Civil Division	PARADISE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1073
Census Tract	1601

Owner

4537 Rfj Way is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.

Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 114, FOREST RANCH, CA 95942-0114
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 25, 2022	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP
May 13, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Jan 6, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OWNING CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 25, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 25, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20222661
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 24, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000411
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2022
Property Address	4537 RFJ WAY, FOREST RANCH, CA 95942
Document Number	0000002661
Instrument Date	Jan 13, 2022
Instrument	2022-0002661
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	6 NANCY LN, CHICO, CA 95926-2955

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002662
Date	Jan 25, 2022
Instrument	2022-0002662

Lender

Name	MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	May 13, 2021
Property Address	4537 RFJ WAY, FOREST RANCH, CA 95942
Document Number	0000022092
Instrument Date	May 12, 2021
Instrument	2021-0022092
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4537 RFJ WAY, FOREST RANCH, CA 95942

Mortgage

Document Number	0000022093
Date	May 13, 2021
Instrument	2021-0022093

Lender

Name	SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

January 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BUTTE CA
Recording Date	Jan 6, 2020
Property Address	4537 RFJ WAY, FOREST RANCH, CA 95942
Document Number	0000000411
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2019
Instrument	2020-0000411
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	4537 RFJ WAY, FOREST RANCH, CA 95942

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000412
Date	Jan 6, 2020
Instrument	2020-0000412

Lender

Name	OWNING CORPORATION
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4537 Rfj Way was $7,706.

Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Butte County
Unified School District	Chico Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$389,674 (+2%) Land $119,066 Building $270,608
2025	$7,706.00	$382,034 Land $116,732 Building $265,302
2024			$397,530
2023	$7,394.00 (+2.16%)	$367,200 Land $112,200 Building $255,000
2022	$7,238.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4537 Rfj Way 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
Nearby Flood Policies	6 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 4537 Rfj Way is very high, ranking above 90% of the US, with a 0.9% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Very High above 90% of the US · above 72% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.9% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
GeoLinks Fixed Wireless	200 / 200
Verizon Fixed Wireless	25 / 6

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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