Butte County property record for 521 W 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,045 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-053-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-053-002-000 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 825 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 825 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 521 W 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-3817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 521 W 2ND AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | KLONDIKE ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 603 |
521 W 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 W 2ND AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI RIGOR JUDY LIVING TRUST (LT) |
| May 6, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202012590 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 521 W 2ND AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 W 2ND AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000049619 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0049619 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 521 W 2ND AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000012590 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12590 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | RIDDELL TITLE AND ESCROW, RIDDELL TITLE & ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $264.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 521 W 2ND AVE CHICO CA 959263817, CHICO, CA 95926-3817 |
| Document Number | 12591 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12591 |
| Name | RIGOR JUDY LIVING TRUST (LT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 931 W 12TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2141 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 12593, |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12593 |
| Name | ROBB FAIRCHILD |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 VALLOMBROSA AVE # 560, CHICO, CA 95926-3944 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 521 W 2ND AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000022496 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 521 W 2ND AVE CHICO CA 959263817, CHICO, CA 95926-3817 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 W 2nd Ave was $3,045.
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 | $267,719 (+2%) Land $167,325 Building $100,394 | ||
| 2025 | $3,045.00 | $262,471 Land $164,045 Building $98,426 | |
| 2024 | $293,400 | ||
| 2023 | $2,817.00 (+1.62%) | $252,281 Land $157,676 Building $94,605 | |
| 2022 | $2,772.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 W 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · 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.
The area around 521 W 2nd 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 |
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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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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