Butte County property record for 859 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,909 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-521-001-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-521-001-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-521-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 859 ARBUTUS AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-4005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 859 ARBUTUS AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | BIDWELL RHO 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1038 PAGE ST, 101, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117-2235 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PINNACLE FUNDING CORP |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202134633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 859 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4005 |
| Document Number | 0000034633 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0034633 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | IDEAL TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1038 PAGE ST APT 101, 101, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117-2235 |
| Document Number | 0000034634 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0034634 |
| Name | PINNACLE FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 859 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0035144 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2049 |
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 | $432,971 (+2%) Land $184,013 Building $248,958 | ||
| 2025 | $4,909.00 (+7.91%) | $424,482 (+4.04%) Land $180,405 Building $244,077 | |
| 2024 | $397,710 | ||
| 2023 | $4,549.00 (+1.63%) | $408,000 Land $173,400 Building $234,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,476.00 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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