Butte County property record for 976 Palmetto Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,449 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-501-009-000 |
| Primary APN | 003-501-009-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Old Parcel Number | 003-501-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 976 PALMETTO AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-4029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 976 PALMETTO AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | MACY |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
976 Palmetto Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3520 VIOLA DR, AROMAS, CA 95004-9708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202620322 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 976 PALMETTO AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-4029 |
| Document Number | 0000020322 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $49,995.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3520 VIOLA DR, AROMAS, CA 95004-9708 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 976 Palmetto Ave was $5,449, up 6.6% 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 | $480,882 (+2%) Land $223,018 Building $257,864 | ||
| 2025 | $5,449.00 (+6.61%) | $471,454 Land $218,646 Building $252,808 | |
| 2024 | $5,111.00 (+1.21%) | $412,740 | |
| 2023 | $5,050.00 (+1.61%) | $453,148 Land $210,156 Building $242,992 | |
| 2022 | $4,970.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 976 Palmetto Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1986–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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 976 Palmetto Ave 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 |
|---|
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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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