Butte County property record for 626 W 4th St, Chico, CA 95928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $462,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,193 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 004-122-010-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-122-010-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 626 W 4TH ST |
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| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95928-5108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 626-628 W 4TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | CHICO |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the South of Campus Neighborhood listed 1991 · 114 contributing resources · NRIS 91000636 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
626 W 4th St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2016.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1670 BIDWELL AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-9642 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201643024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 626 W 4th St was $6,193, up 6.6% from the year before.
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 | $546,906 (+2%) Land $207,160 Building $339,746 | ||
| 2025 | $6,193.00 (+6.59%) | $536,184 Land $203,099 Building $333,085 | |
| 2024 | $5,810.00 (+1.18%) | $427,950 | |
| 2023 | $5,742.00 (+1.61%) | $515,364 Land $195,213 Building $320,151 | |
| 2022 | $5,651.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 626 W 4th St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 30, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 626 W 4th St 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications.
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