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$399,900$204 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $274,500 on May 14, 2026

2520 MESSINA AVE

PALERMO, CA 95968
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,956 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$400K
$358K low$442K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$274,500 · May 14, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,946 (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.$279,776 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,198
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,578
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$274,291
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,830

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.Modern
CountyBUTTE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1955
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

M
Palermo Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.3 mi
H
Las Plumas High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Palermo Union Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95968These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.106

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,060
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.574 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,257
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,629
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

2520 Messina 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Palermo 95968
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Butte County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Palermo 95968
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Butte County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Butte County

What homes are worth in Palermo 95968

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

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$106K$559K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Palermo 95968.

How it measures up in Palermo 95968

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palermo 95968.

Estimated value$399,900
CheaperTypical $230,726Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,196 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 2520 Messina Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalermo 95968Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$399,90093% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20461% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,956 ft²93% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac47% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than193018% of homes7% of homes

About 2520 Messina Ave

How much is 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA is $399,900 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $357,891 to $441,909. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA last sell?

2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA last sold on May 14, 2026 for $274,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA?

2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,956 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA built?

2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA?

2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA is assigned to Palermo Middle School (middle), rated D; Helen M. Wilcox Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Las Plumas High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Palermo Union Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA compare to other homes in Palermo 95968?

Among the 824 homes in Palermo 95968, it is worth more than 93% of them ($399,900 against a typical $230,726), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($204 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 93% of them (1,956 ft² against a typical 1,196 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1930 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 50% 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 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2520 Messina Ave, Palermo, CA was $2,946. The county assessed it at $279,776.

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