Butte County property record for 987 Ellene Ave, Chico, CA 95926
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,191 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,025 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 015-330-050-000 |
| Primary APN | 015-330-050-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,191 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,191 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 436 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Old Parcel Number | 015-330-050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 987 ELLENE AVE |
| City | CHICO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95926-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 3 LASSEN VIEW SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | LASSEN VIEW SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
987 Ellene Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Butte County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1464 ARCH WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-7677 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200829529 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 987 ELLENE AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-1319 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1250 WHITEWOOD WAY, CHICO, CA 95973-8202 |
| Document Number | 0000042496 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0042496 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUTTE CA |
| Property Address | 987 ELLENE AVE, CHICO, CA 95926-1319 |
| Document Number | 0000033215 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | RIO VALLEY TITLE, MID VALLEY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 987 ELLENE AVE CHICO CA 959261319, CHICO, CA 95926-1319 |
| Document Number | 0000033215 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33215 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 14, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 987 Ellene Ave was $4,025.
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 | $354,631 (+2%) Land $223,289 Building $131,342 | ||
| 2025 | $4,025.00 | $347,678 Land $218,911 Building $128,767 | |
| 2024 | $347,940 | ||
| 2023 | $3,729.00 (+1.66%) | $334,179 Land $210,411 Building $123,768 | |
| 2022 | $3,668.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 987 Ellene 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 | 7 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 987 Ellene 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 409 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, Race Communications, unWired Broadband.
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