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$394,847$299 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

26 RANCHITA WAY

CHICO, CA 95928
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,321 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$395K
$358K low$431K 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.$317,947
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$254,358
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.20%
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.$76,900
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Oct 23, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,095 (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.$182,994 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,634
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,407
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$446,850

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
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(3)

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
Emma Wilson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Chico High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Chico Junior High SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Chico Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95928These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.124

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.38,528
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.252 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,031
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,135
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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.Yes

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

26 Ranchita Way 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Butte County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Chico 95928
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Butte County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Butte County

What homes are worth in Chico 95928

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

This home
$198K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Chico 95928.

How it measures up in Chico 95928

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chico 95928.

Estimated value$394,847
CheaperTypical $443,040Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$299
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,321 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,589 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 26 Ranchita Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChico 95928Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$394,84739% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29968% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,321 ft²32% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac54% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than197034% of homes33% of homes

About 26 Ranchita Way

How much is 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA is $394,847 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $358,321 to $431,373. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA last sell?

26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA?

26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,321 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA built?

26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a modern home.

What schools serve 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA?

26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA is assigned to Emma Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Chico High School (high), 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 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA compare to other homes in Chico 95928?

Among the 10,175 homes in Chico 95928, it is worth more than 39% of them ($394,847 against a typical $443,040), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($299 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,321 ft² against a typical 1,589 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1970 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 51% 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 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Ranchita Way, Chico, CA was $2,095. The county assessed it at $182,994.

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