Butte County property record for 626 W 12th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,955 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-620-088-000 |
| Primary APN | 043-620-088-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 043-620-088 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 626 W 12TH AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 626 W 12TH AVE SEC 21 T22N R1E |
| Legal Range | 01E |
| Legal Township | 22N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN BIDWELL RHO 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 W EAST AVE, A, CHICO, CA 95926-7236 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage HAZEL A NEEDHAM LIVING TRUST |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SIERRA HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202012584 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039716 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 626 W 12TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 626 W 12TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000028412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0028412 |
| Name | HAZEL A NEEDHAM LIVING TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ESCONDIDO, CA 92026 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 626 W 12TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2136 |
| Document Number | 0000012584 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | BIDWELL TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $343.00 |
| 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 | 626 W 12TH AVE CHICO CA 959262136, CHICO, CA 95926-2136 |
| Document Number | 12585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12585 |
| Name | SIERRA HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2050 |
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 | $348,036 (+2%) Land $195,213 Building $152,823 | ||
| 2025 | $3,955.00 (+7.97%) | $341,213 (+4.04%) Land $191,386 Building $149,827 | |
| 2024 | $351,990 | ||
| 2023 | $3,663.00 (+1.64%) | $327,965 Land $183,955 Building $144,010 | |
| 2022 | $3,604.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 474 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: DigitalPath, Race Communications, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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