951 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926 Property Records

Butte County property record for 951 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.35 acres (15,246 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$585,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill$6,946 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Sale
Jan 2021 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN003-492-006-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN003-492-006-000
Alternative APN
  • 003-492-006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,954 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,954 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleConventional
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Lot Area15,246 sqft (0.35 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number003-492-006
Street Address951 ARBUTUS AVE
CityCHICO
StateCA
Zip95926-4007
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description951 ARBUTUS AVE
Legal SubdivisionARBUTUS
Legal Lot Number5A
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Township / Civil DivisionCHICO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract700

Owner

951 Arbutus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.

Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 26, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer
MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO
Jan 12, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
TRI COUNTIES BANK
Mar 22, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SUMMIT FUNDING INC
Mar 22, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Feb 15, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
BIDWELL TITLE AND ESCROW

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 15, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202235151
Prior Transfer DateDec 19, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000001174
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Recording DateOct 26, 2022
Property Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007
Document Number0000035151
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 2
Instrument DateOct 19, 2022
Instrument2022-0035151
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2022
Title CompanyMID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Recording DateJan 12, 2021
Property Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007
Document Number0000001174
Instrument DateDec 19, 2020
Instrument1174
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 2, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address951 ARBUTUS AVE CHICO CA 959264007, CHICO, CA 95926-4007

Mortgage

Document Number1175
DateJan 12, 2021
Instrument1175
Lender
NameTRI COUNTIES BANK
TypeBank
AddressCHICO, CA 95973
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueJan 11, 2036

March 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Recording DateMar 22, 2018
Property Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007
Document Number0000009749
Map ReferenceMB14 PG2
Instrument DateMar 20, 2018
Instrument2018-0009749
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyTIMIOS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007

Mortgage

Document Number0000009750
DateMar 22, 2018
Instrument2018-0009750
Lender
NameSUMMIT FUNDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2048

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Recording DateMar 22, 2018
Property Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007
Document Number0000009751
Instrument DateMar 20, 2018
Instrument9751
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 13, 2018
Title CompanyTIMIOS TITLE INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address951 ARBUTUS AVE CHICO CA 959264007, CHICO, CA 95926-4007

Mortgage

Document Number9752
DateMar 22, 2018
Instrument9752
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 21, 2048

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionBUTTE CA
Recording DateFeb 15, 2018
Property Address951 ARBUTUS AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4007
Document Number0000005846
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2018
Instrument5846
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2018
Title CompanyBIDWELL TITLE AND ESCROW

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$473.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address752 SANTIAGO CT CHICO CA 959738781, CHICO, CA 95973-8781

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 951 Arbutus Ave was $6,946 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyButte County
MunicipalityChico City
Unified School DistrictChico Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$620,806 (+2%) Land $212,241 Building $408,565
2025$6,946.00 Homeowner's exemption$608,634 Land $208,080 Building $400,554
2024$611,190
2023$6,439.00 (+23.02%) Homeowner's exemption$585,000 Land $200,000 Building $385,000
2022$5,234.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 951 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1986–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimApr 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.

Wildfire

The area around 951 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCAL-WATER SERVICE CO.-CHICO
private · serves 110,473 people · EPA ID CA0410002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile.

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