Butte County property record for 734 W 12th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Nov 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 043-770-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 043-770-002-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 043-770-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 734 W 12TH AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | 734 W 12TH AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN BIDWELL RHO 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 601 |
734 W 12th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 734 W 12TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200379266 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049745 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 734 W 12TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2138 |
| Document Number | 0000049745 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0049745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 734 W 12TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2138 |
| Document Number | 0000049746 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0049746 |
| Name | TRI COUNTIES BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 734 W 12th Ave was $2,122.
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 | $185,468 (+2%) Land $86,667 Building $98,801 | ||
| 2025 | $2,122.00 | $181,832 Land $84,968 Building $96,864 | |
| 2024 | $341,280 | ||
| 2023 | $1,959.00 (+1.66%) | $174,772 Land $81,669 Building $93,103 | |
| 2022 | $1,927.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 734 W 12th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
Wildfire risk around 734 W 12th Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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