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$262,462$174 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1259 SCHOOL ST

RICHVALE, CA 95974
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,508 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$262K
$224K low$301K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$14,614
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$11,691
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.91%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$197,848
WINTRUST MORTGAGE · recorded Jul 2, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,503 (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.$52,174 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,687
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,487
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,152
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$288,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Richvale Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Biggs High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi
M
Biggs Elementary SchoolC+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 6.0 mi

District: Biggs Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95974These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.122

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.277
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,770
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,668
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1259 School St 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.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Butte County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Butte County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Richvale 95974
  • Older than 84% of homes in Butte County

What homes are worth in Richvale 95974

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$144K$592K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Richvale 95974.

How it measures up in Richvale 95974

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richvale 95974.

Estimated value$262,462
CheaperTypical $323,182Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,508 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 1259 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichvale 95974Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$262,46227% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17439% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,508 ft²43% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac27% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than195050% of homes16% of homes

About 1259 School St

How much is 1259 School St, Richvale, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1259 School St, Richvale, CA is $262,462 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $223,825 to $301,099. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1259 School St, Richvale, CA last sell?

1259 School St, Richvale, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1259 School St, Richvale, CA?

1259 School St, Richvale, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,508 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 1259 School St, Richvale, CA built?

1259 School St, Richvale, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home.

What schools serve 1259 School St, Richvale, CA?

1259 School St, Richvale, CA is assigned to Richvale Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Biggs High School (high), rated D; Biggs Elementary School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Biggs Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1259 School St, Richvale, CA compare to other homes in Richvale 95974?

Among the 120 homes in Richvale 95974, it is worth more than 27% of them ($262,462 against a typical $323,182), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($174 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,508 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1950 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 19% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1259 School St, Richvale, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1259 School St, Richvale, CA was $1,503. The county assessed it at $52,174.

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