Butte County property record for 959 Lupin Ave, Chico, CA 95973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,761 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 015-140-034-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-140-034-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-140-034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 959 LUPIN AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95973-0932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 959 LUPIN AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | 12TH SUB/JOHN BIDWELL RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 104 |
959 Lupin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 LUPIN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-0932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SIERRA CENTRAL CU |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PACIFIC SERVICE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201541015 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041333 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 959 LUPIN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-0932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 959 LUPIN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-0932 |
| Document Number | 0000017790 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0017790 |
| Name | SIERRA CENTRAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | YUBA CITY, CA 95993 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 19, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 959 LUPIN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-0932 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 959 LUPIN AVE, CHICO, CA 95973-0932 |
| Document Number | 0000015543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0015543 |
| Name | PACIFIC SERVICE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94519 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Lupin Ave was $3,761.
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 | $331,180 (+2%) Land $138,854 Building $192,326 | ||
| 2025 | $3,761.00 | $324,687 Land $136,132 Building $188,555 | |
| 2024 | $344,610 | ||
| 2023 | $2,795.00 (+1.64%) | $250,316 Land $130,847 Building $119,469 | |
| 2022 | $2,750.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Lupin Ave 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 | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 959 Lupin Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 623 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, unWired Broadband, Verizon.
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