Butte County property record for 5 Saint Francis Dr, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-620-049-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-620-049-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 564 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-620-049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 SAINT FRANCIS DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 5 & 7 ST FRANCIS PARK SUB UNIT 2 LT 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST FRANCIS PARK SUB UNIT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
5 Saint Francis Dr, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 RIVER OAKS DR, CHICO, CA 95973-1089 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage GARY AND LYNDA RUFNER TRUST |
| May 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202331314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5 SAINT FRANCIS DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2920 |
| Document Number | 0000031314 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 3&4 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0031314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Title Company | MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 9 RIVER OAKS DR, CHICO, CA 95973-1089 |
| Document Number | 0000031315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0031315 |
| Name | GARY AND LYNDA RUFNER TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 SAINT FRANCIS DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2920 |
| Document Number | 0000016987 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 16987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 951 ORLAND CA 959630951, ORLAND, CA 95963-0951 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Saint Francis Dr was $5,891.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $520,200 (+2%) Land $176,868 Building $343,332 | |
| 2025 | $5,891.00 | $510,000 Land $173,400 Building $336,600 |
| 2023 | $4,222.00 (+1.61%) | $378,738 Land $138,868 Building $239,870 |
| 2022 | $4,155.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Saint Francis Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 5 Saint Francis Dr 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 574 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, unWired Broadband.
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