Butte County property record for 959 Mathews Dr, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,875 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,162 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-370-015-000 |
| Primary APN | 042-370-015-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,875 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,875 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 042-370-015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 959 MATHEWS DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 WEST HAVEN HOMES SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST HAVEN HOMES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 403 |
959 Mathews Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 MATHEWS DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2028 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BILL J WALKER ETUX |
| Jul 1, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226418 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031227 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 959 MATHEWS DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2028 |
| Document Number | 0000006418 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 93&94 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0006418 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | MID VALLEY TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, MID VALLEY 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 |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 959 MATHEWS DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2028 |
| Document Number | 0000006419 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0006419 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 959 MATHEWS DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2028 |
| Document Number | 0000046887 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 93&94 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0046887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | MID VALLEY 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 |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1238 MCMULLEN AVE, YUBA CITY, CA 95991-2404 |
| Document Number | 0000046888 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0046888 |
| Name | BILL J WALKER ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 2341 SAINT FRANCIS WAY, YUBA CITY, CA 95993 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 959 MATHEWS DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2028 |
| Document Number | 0000029682 |
| Map Reference | MB 38 PG 93&94 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0029682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5804 W AVENUE K13, LANCASTER, CA 93536-5620 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Mathews Dr was $7,162.
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 | $638,091 (+2%) Land $243,546 Building $394,545 | ||
| 2025 | $7,162.00 Homeowner's exemption | $625,580 Land $238,771 Building $386,809 | |
| 2024 | $633,420 | ||
| 2023 | $6,702.00 (+82.52%) | $601,290 Land $229,500 Building $371,790 | |
| 2022 | $3,672.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Mathews Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 959 Mathews 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 419 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: DigitalPath, GeoLinks, Race Communications, unWired Broadband.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures