Butte County property record for 820 Penstemon Way, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,757 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-720-006-000 |
| Primary APN | 042-720-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,494 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 042-720-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-8102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 ALAMO AVE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ALAMO AVE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 403 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage BNC NATIONAL BANK |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201719951 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046946 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECTION, TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8102 |
| Document Number | 0000019485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0019485 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE & CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8102 |
| Document Number | 0000038236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0038236 |
| Name | BNC NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GLENDALE, AZ 85308 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8102 |
| Document Number | 0000019951 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | RIO VALLEY TITLE, MID VALLEY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $374.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 820 PENSTEMON WAY CHICO CA 959738102, CHICO, CA 95973-8102 |
| Document Number | 19952 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19952 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 8, 2047 |
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 | $402,484 (+2%) Land $159,809 Building $242,675 | ||
| 2025 | $4,757.00 (+7.6%) | $394,593 (+4.04%) Land $156,676 Building $237,917 | |
| 2024 | $4,421.00 (+1.28%) | $442,980 | |
| 2023 | $4,365.00 (+1.51%) | $379,272 Land $150,593 Building $228,679 | |
| 2022 | $4,300.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 | 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 433 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, unWired Broadband.
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