Butte County property record for 952 Karen Dr, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,885 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,743 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-724-021-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-724-021-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,885 sqft Living Area |
| 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 | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-724-021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 952 KAREN DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 952 KAREN DR |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGFELLOW TERRACE UN #3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
952 Karen Dr is held in a trust since March 2025.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 794, EL GRANADA, CA 94018-0794 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201947037 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008591 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 952 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2819 |
| Document Number | 0000047037 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 8&9 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0047037 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 381 FRANCISCO ST, EL GRANADA, CA 94018-8028 |
| Document Number | 0000047038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0047038 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 952 Karen Dr was $4,743.
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 | $418,314 (+2%) Land $167,325 Building $250,989 | ||
| 2025 | $4,743.00 | $410,113 Land $164,045 Building $246,068 | |
| 2024 | $446,310 | ||
| 2023 | $4,395.00 (+1.62%) | $394,190 Land $157,676 Building $236,514 | |
| 2022 | $4,325.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 952 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 952 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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