Butte County property record for 638 Crister Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $314,500 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,142 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-620-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-620-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-620-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 638 CRISTER AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | ST FRANCIS PARK SUB UNIT 1 LT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST FRANCIS PARK SUB UNIT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
638 Crister Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 CRISTER AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jun 15, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI ETHOS LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201820438 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 638 CRISTER AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 638 CRISTER AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2903 |
| Document Number | 0000030706 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0030706 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 638 CRISTER AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2903 |
| Document Number | 0000020438 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20438 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | RIO VALLEY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $345.95 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 638 CRISTER AVE CHICO CA 959262903, CHICO, CA 95926-2903 |
| Document Number | 20439 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20439 |
| Name | ETHOS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 Crister Ave was $4,142.
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 | $364,996 (+2%) Land $162,479 Building $202,517 | ||
| 2025 | $4,142.00 | $357,841 Land $159,294 Building $198,547 | |
| 2024 | $399,690 | ||
| 2023 | $3,836.00 (+1.62%) | $343,947 Land $153,109 Building $190,838 | |
| 2022 | $3,775.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 Crister Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 638 Crister 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, unWired Broadband.
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