Butte County property record for 655 el Varano Way, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,663 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 007-140-004-000 |
| Primary APN | 007-140-004-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Street Address | 655 EL VARANO WAY |
|---|---|
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-0608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 152 BEL-AIRE SUB UNIT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEL-AIRE SUB UNIT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 152 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 202 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 EL VARANO WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-0608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $152,313 (+2%) Land $54,827 Building $97,486 | ||
| 2025 | $1,663.00 (+8.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,327 (+4.04%) Land $53,752 Building $95,575 | |
| 2024 | $396,090 | ||
| 2023 | $1,530.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $143,530 Land $51,666 Building $91,864 | |
| 2022 | $1,503.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 727 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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