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Last sold for $1,300,000 on Dec 5, 2025

3515 BELL ESTATES DR

CHICO, CA 95973
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
6,068 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.
2.88 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,300,000 · Dec 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,258 (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.$1,300,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$210,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,090,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$887,953

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.58
50
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
72
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
46
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
62
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.14 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyBUTTE
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.Yes

Transaction History(2)

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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi
H
Chico High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi
M
Chico Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 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

3515 Bell Estates 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 largest homes in Chico 95973
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Chico 95973
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Butte County

How it measures up in Chico 95973

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

Living area6,068 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,651 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.88 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 3515 Bell Estates Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChico 95973Butte County
Living areabigger than6,068 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.88 ac92% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than199553% of homes71% of homes

About 3515 Bell Estates Dr

When did 3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA last sell?

3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA last sold on Dec 5, 2025 for $1,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA?

3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA has 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and 6,068 square feet of living space.

When was 3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA built?

3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA?

3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA is assigned to Emma Wilson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA compare to other homes in Chico 95973?

Among the 11,942 homes in Chico 95973, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,068 ft² against a typical 1,651 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (2.88 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1995 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA was $10,258. The county assessed it at $1,300,000.

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