Butte County property record for 540 W 11th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,137 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $194,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,691 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-790-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 043-790-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,137 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 043-790-017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 W 11TH AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | 540 W 11TH AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | 04TH SUB/JOHN BIDWELL RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
540 W 11th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 W 11TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201241540 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 W 11th Ave was $2,691 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $243,408 (+2%) Land $119,318 Building $124,090 | ||
| 2025 | $2,691.00 Homeowner's exemption | $238,636 Land $116,979 Building $121,657 | |
| 2024 | $367,380 | ||
| 2023 | $2,484.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $229,372 Land $112,438 Building $116,934 | |
| 2022 | $2,443.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 W 11th 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 |
| 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 540 W 11th 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 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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