Butte County property record for 740 Northgraves Ave, Chico, CA 95928
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $403,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,851 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 004-490-003-000 |
| Primary APN | 004-490-003-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 004-490-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 NORTHGRAVES AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95928-6928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A10 |
| Legal Description | 738 & 740 NORTHGRAVES AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHGRAVES ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
740 Northgraves Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 NORTHGRAVES AVE, CHICO, CA 95928-6928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201917292 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010957 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 740 NORTHGRAVES AVE, CHICO, CA 95928-6928 |
| Document Number | 0000017292 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | BIDWELL TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $443.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 NORTHGRAVES AVE CHICO CA 959286928, CHICO, CA 95928-6928 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 740 Northgraves Ave was $3,851 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Unified School District | Chico Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $342,177 (+2.01%) Land $200,592 Building $141,585 | ||
| 2025 | $3,851.00 Homeowner's exemption | $335,426 Land $196,659 Building $138,767 | |
| 2024 | $379,170 | ||
| 2023 | $3,553.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $322,195 Land $189,023 Building $133,172 | |
| 2022 | $3,498.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 Northgraves Ave 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 36 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 36 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2008 · river or lake flooding |
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 740 Northgraves Ave is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 40% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 68 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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