Butte County property record for 5438 Pentz Rd, Paradise, CA 95969
| Property Type | Other |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,565 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $809 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 055-270-017-000 |
| Primary APN | 055-270-017-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,565 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 594 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 055-270-017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5438 PENTZ RD |
| City | PARADISE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95969-6635 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Miscellaneous |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 PENTZ RD |
| Legal Subdivision | FEATHER RIVER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | PARADISE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
5438 Pentz Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2011.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1225 WHITEWOOD WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8201 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201130946 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5438 Pentz Rd was $809.
Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Municipality | Paradise Town |
| Unified School District | Paradise Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,000 (-) Land $30,000 | ||
| 2025 | $809.00 | $30,000 Land $30,000 | |
| 2024 | $386,730 | ||
| 2023 | $795.00 (+6.57%) | $40,000 Land $40,000 | |
| 2022 | $746.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5438 Pentz Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5438 Pentz Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | PARADISE IRRIGATION DISTRICT serves 9,114 people · EPA ID CA0410007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2023 |
| 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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks.
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