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$459,000$251 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $43,000 on May 17, 2023

196 VALLEY RIDGE DR

PARADISE, CA 95969
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,828 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$459K
$425K low$493K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · May 17, 2023
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.$304,210
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$243,368
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.34%
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.$154,790
THE LOAN STORE INC · recorded Jun 13, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,539 (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.$422,137 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,737
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$377,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$422,137

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyButte
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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.

M
Paradise Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Paradise Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Paradise Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Paradise Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95969These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.121

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,027
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.110 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,344
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,457
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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.Absentee owner
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

196 Valley Ridge Dr 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 more than 68% of homes in Paradise 95969
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Butte County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Paradise 95969
  • Among the newest homes in Paradise 95969

What homes are worth in Paradise 95969

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

This home
$195K$840K

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Paradise 95969.

How it measures up in Paradise 95969

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Paradise 95969.

Estimated value$459,000
CheaperTypical $398,269Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $244Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 196 Valley Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeParadise 95969Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$459,00068% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25157% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,828 ft²71% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac33% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homes

About 196 Valley Ridge Dr

How much is 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA is $459,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $424,812 to $493,188. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA last sell?

196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA last sold on May 17, 2023 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA?

196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,828 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA built?

196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA?

196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA is assigned to Paradise Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Paradise Senior High School (high), rated B+; Paradise Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Paradise Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA compare to other homes in Paradise 95969?

Among the 10,118 homes in Paradise 95969, it is worth more than 68% of them ($459,000 against a typical $398,269), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($251 against a typical $244), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,828 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 67% 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 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Valley Ridge Dr, Paradise, CA was $4,539. The county assessed it at $422,137.

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