Butte County property record for 974 Virginia St, Chico, CA 95928
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $278,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,891 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-412-012-000 |
| Primary APN | 005-412-012-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,339 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Old Parcel Number | 005-412-012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 VIRGINIA ST |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95928-6289 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | LT 9 BLK 1 SUNSET ADD & PTN ABAND ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
974 Virginia St, a duplex, is held in a trust since February 2018.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1243 GUILL ST, CHICO, CA 95928-6237 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20185247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Virginia St was $2,891.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252,957 (+2%) Land $115,720 Building $137,237 | |
| 2025 | $2,891.00 | $247,998 Land $113,451 Building $134,547 |
| 2023 | $2,672.00 (+1.67%) | $238,370 Land $109,047 Building $129,323 |
| 2022 | $2,628.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 974 Virginia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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 974 Virginia St 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 302 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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: GeoLinks.
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