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$1,459,419$280 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $827,000 on Mar 20, 2012

259 DONALD DR

CHICO, CA 95973
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,215 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.
4.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$827,000 · Mar 20, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,913 (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.$1,142,328 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$256,230
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$886,098
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,119,930
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,642,770

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.20 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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modern
CountyBUTTE
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.Yes

Transaction History(7)

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(1)

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

M
Bidwell Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
H
Pleasant Valley High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi
E
Neal Dow Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.0 mi

District: Chico Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95973These 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.76
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 100.126

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.40,981
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.103 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,969
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,800
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.83%

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How this home compares

259 Donald 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Chico 95973
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Chico 95973
  • Among the largest homes in Chico 95973
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Chico 95973
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Butte County

What homes are worth in Chico 95973

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

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$259K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Chico 95973.

How it measures up in Chico 95973

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chico 95973.

Estimated value$1,459,419
CheaperTypical $491,276Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$280
CheaperTypical $302Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area5,215 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,656 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 259 Donald Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChico 95973Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,459,419almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28028% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than5,215 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than4.52 ac93% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than199250% of homes69% of homes

About 259 Donald Dr

How much is 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA is $1,459,419 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,332,068 to $1,586,770. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA last sell?

259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA last sold on Mar 20, 2012 for $827,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA?

259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and 5,215 square feet of living space.

When was 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA built?

259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA?

259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA is assigned to Bidwell Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Pleasant Valley High School (high), rated B; Neal Dow Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Chico Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA compare to other homes in Chico 95973?

Among the 11,933 homes in Chico 95973, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,459,419 against a typical $491,276), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($280 against a typical $302), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,215 ft² against a typical 1,656 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (4.52 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1992 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than almost all 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 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Donald Dr, Chico, CA was $12,913. The county assessed it at $1,142,328.

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