Butte County property record for 959 Nelson Ave, Oroville, CA 95965
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,818 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 031-370-037-000 |
| Primary APN | 031-370-037-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,818 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,818 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Old Parcel Number | 031-370-037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 959 NELSON AVE |
| City | OROVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95965-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | 959 965 NELSON AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PARCEL MAP |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OROVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 NELSON AVE, OROVILLE, CA 95965-3113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202614290 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 959 NELSON AVE, OROVILLE, CA 95965-3113 |
| Document Number | 0000014290 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614290 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14,998.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 959 NELSON AVE, OROVILLE, CA 95965-3113 |
| Document Number | 0000014291, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614291 |
| Name | MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.46% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Butte County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Butte County |
| Municipality | Oroville City |
| Secondary School District | Oroville Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Thermalito Union School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $280,500 (+73.2%) Land $86,700 Building $193,800 | ||
| 2025 | $1,887.00 (+4.95%) | $161,949 (+4.04%) Land $33,138 Building $128,811 | |
| 2024 | $248,580 | ||
| 2023 | $1,798.00 (+3.63%) | $155,662 Land $31,852 Building $123,810 | |
| 2022 | $1,735.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | THERMALITO WATER & SEWER DIST serves 12,209 people · EPA ID CA0410008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Apr 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| DigitalPath Fixed Wireless | 400 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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