Butte County property record for 965 Karen Dr, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,669 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,797 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-724-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-724-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,669 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,669 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-724-013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 965 KAREN DR |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 965 KAREN DR |
| Legal Subdivision | LONGFELLOW TERRACE UN #3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6002 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
965 Karen Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2023.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 965 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201520174 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 965 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2825 |
| Document Number | 0000018548 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 8&9 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 965 KAREN DR, CHICO, CA 95926-2825 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 965 Karen Dr was $3,797, up 20.2% from the year before.
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 | $363,971 (+11.02%) Land $140,970 Building $223,001 | ||
| 2025 | $3,797.00 (+20.23%) | $327,835 Land $138,206 Building $189,629 | |
| 2024 | $3,158.00 (+1.22%) | $394,740 | |
| 2023 | $3,120.00 (+1.63%) | $279,544 Land $132,841 Building $146,703 | |
| 2022 | $3,070.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 965 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 965 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 |
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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 574 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, unWired Broadband.
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