Butte County property record for 965 Sarah Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,013 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $292,500 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,928 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 045-192-058-000 |
| Primary APN | 045-192-058-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,013 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,013 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 045-192-058 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 965 SARAH AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-2837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 965 SARAH AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
965 Sarah Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 965 SARAH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201537152 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000041644 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 965 SARAH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2837 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 965 SARAH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-2837 |
| Document Number | 0000039956 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0039956 |
| Name | SUMMIT FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 965 Sarah Ave was $3,928 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 | $353,178 (+2%) Land $144,892 Building $208,286 | ||
| 2025 | $3,928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $346,253 Land $142,051 Building $204,202 | |
| 2024 | $508,410 | ||
| 2023 | $3,635.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $332,810 Land $136,536 Building $196,274 | |
| 2022 | $3,575.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 965 Sarah 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 | 6 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 965 Sarah Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 484 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, unWired Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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