Butte County property record for 961 Madrone Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,222 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,523 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 015-510-061-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-510-061-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,222 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-510-061 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 961 MADRONE AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-1657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 RYAN PARK SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | RYAN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
961 Madrone Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2010.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 961 MADRONE AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-1657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 961 Madrone Ave was $3,523 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $317,271 (+2%) Land $88,033 Building $229,238 | ||
| 2025 | $3,523.00 Homeowner's exemption | $311,051 Land $86,307 Building $224,744 | |
| 2024 | $526,230 | ||
| 2023 | $3,259.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $298,974 Land $82,956 Building $216,018 | |
| 2022 | $3,205.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 961 Madrone Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 961 Madrone 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 410 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, unWired Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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