Butte County property record for 945 Karen Dr, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,143 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-724-007-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-724-007-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,143 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,143 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-724-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 945 KAREN DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 945 KAREN DR |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGFELLOW TERRACE UN #3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
945 Karen Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2018.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20188421 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001526 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 945 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2825 |
| Document Number | 0000008421 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | BIDWELL TITLE AND ESCROW |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $302.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 945 KAREN DR CHICO CA 959262825, CHICO, CA 95926-2825 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 945 Karen Dr was $3,538 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $318,573 (+2%) Land $162,479 Building $156,094 | ||
| 2025 | $3,538.00 Homeowner's exemption | $312,328 Land $159,294 Building $153,034 | |
| 2024 | $377,640 | ||
| 2023 | $3,272.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $300,202 Land $153,109 Building $147,093 | |
| 2022 | $3,218.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 945 Karen Dr in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 945 Karen Dr 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 484 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, unWired Broadband.
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