Butte County property record for 948 Karen Dr, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,175 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-724-023-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-724-023-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,175 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-724-023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 948 KAREN DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 948 KAREN DR |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGFELLOW TERRACE 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202038947 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 948 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2819 |
| Document Number | 0000038947 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 8&9 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0038947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | BIDWELL TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 948 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2819 |
| Document Number | 0000038948 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0038948 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $363,238 (+2%) Land $176,651 Building $186,587 | ||
| 2025 | $4,122.00 (+6.68%) | $356,117 (+4.04%) Land $173,188 Building $182,929 | |
| 2024 | $3,864.00 (+1.2%) | $381,780 | |
| 2023 | $3,818.00 (+1.62%) | $342,291 Land $166,464 Building $175,827 | |
| 2022 | $3,757.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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