Butte County property record for 862 Palmetto Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $404,500 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-505-005-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-505-005-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 345 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-505-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 862 PALMETTO AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-4027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 862 PALMETTO AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | MACY |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
862 Palmetto Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2023.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 862 PALMETTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4027 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202332788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 862 PALMETTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4027 |
| Document Number | 0000032788 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0032788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Title Company | MID VALLEY T&E CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 862 PALMETTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4027 |
| Document Number | 0000032789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0032789 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 862 PALMETTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4027 |
| Document Number | 0000040882 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0040882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1005 MILDRED AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-3513 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 862 Palmetto Ave was $4,768.
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 | $420,529 (+2%) Land $197,676 Building $222,853 | ||
| 2025 | $4,768.00 | $412,284 Land $193,800 Building $218,484 | |
| 2024 | $356,490 | ||
| 2023 | $3,585.00 (+1.64%) | $321,300 Land $168,300 Building $153,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,527.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 862 Palmetto Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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.
The area around 862 Palmetto Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures