Butte County property record for 940 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,203 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,863 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-491-011-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-491-011-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,203 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,203 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-491-011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 940 ARBUTUS AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-4008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 940 ARBUTUS AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | ARBUTUS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
940 Arbutus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201951026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 940 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4008 |
| Document Number | 0000051026 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0051026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title 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 | 940 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4008 |
| Document Number | 0000051027 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0051027 |
| Name | KELLER MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Arbutus Ave was $3,863.
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 | $340,228 (+2%) Land $156,171 Building $184,057 | ||
| 2025 | $3,863.00 | $333,558 Land $153,109 Building $180,449 | |
| 2024 | $381,780 | ||
| 2023 | $3,577.00 (+1.65%) | $320,607 Land $147,164 Building $173,443 | |
| 2022 | $3,519.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Arbutus 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 940 Arbutus 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 |
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