Butte County property record for 642 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 32 bd · 16 ba · 11,520 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,525,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $16,460 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-170-024-000 |
| Primary APN | 043-170-024-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 32 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 16 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 32 Rooms |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 11,520 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 642 W 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-8012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | CITY |
| Legal Description | 642 W 1ST AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | KLONDIKE ADD 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 604 |
642 W 1st Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Butte County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2925 RIBERA RD, CARMEL, CA 93923-9703 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202614922 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030722 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 642 W 1ST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-8012 |
| Document Number | 0000014922 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $169,427.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 2925 RIBERA RD, CARMEL, CA 93923-9703 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 642 W 1ST AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-8012 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 160 FALCON POINTE DR, CHICO, CA 95928-9643 |
| Document Number | 0000012391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0012391 |
| Name | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICO, CA 95926 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 642 W 1st Ave was $16,460.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,451,908 (+1.99%) Land $306,466 Building $1,145,442 | |
| 2025 | $16,460.00 | $1,423,597 Land $300,457 Building $1,123,140 |
| 2023 | $15,470.00 (+1.6%) | $1,384,968 Land $288,791 Building $1,096,177 |
| 2022 | $15,226.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 642 W 1st Ave 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.
The area around 642 W 1st 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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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