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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $474,000 on May 7, 2026

1242 BIDWELL AVE

CHICO, CA 95926
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,900 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$474,000 · May 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$895 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$75,075 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,627
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,448
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,604
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$391,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBUTTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Chico High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Emma Wilson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Chico Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Chico Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95926These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.127

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,356 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,168
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,885
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

1242 Bidwell Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Butte County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Chico 95926
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Chico 95926

How it measures up in Chico 95926

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chico 95926.

Living area1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,533 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 1242 Bidwell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChico 95926Butte County
Living areabigger than1,900 ft²73% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac83% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than199991% of homes75% of homes

About 1242 Bidwell Ave

When did 1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA last sell?

1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA last sold on May 7, 2026 for $474,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA?

1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,900 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA built?

1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA?

1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA is assigned to Chico High School (high), rated B+; Emma Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Chico Junior High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Chico Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA compare to other homes in Chico 95926?

Among the 9,957 homes in Chico 95926, it is bigger than 73% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 1,533 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1999 against a typical 1967). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA was $895. The county assessed it at $75,075.

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