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$322,232$196 / 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 92How 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

4896 CHATEAU WAY

FOREST RANCH, CA 95942
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,645 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.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1993
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$322K
$295K low$349K 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.$138,232
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$110,586
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.53%
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.$139,000
MISSION HILLS MORTGAGE · recorded Aug 30, 2002
2nd 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.$45,000
COUNTRYWIDE BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,064 (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.$264,783 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,331
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,452
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,783

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Planned Unit Development (Pud)
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.1994
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
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.Yes
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(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.

M
Harry M. Marsh Junior High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 11.2 mi
E
Little Chico Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 11.5 mi
H
Chico High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.1 mi

District: Chico Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95942These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.125

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.70%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.2.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,809
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,912
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,455
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.83%

Ownership

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

4896 Chateau 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.

  • Worth less than 68% of homes in Butte County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Butte County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Forest Ranch 95942
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Butte County

What homes are worth in Forest Ranch 95942

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

This home
$103K$798K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Forest Ranch 95942.

How it measures up in Forest Ranch 95942

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Ranch 95942.

Estimated value$322,232
CheaperTypical $355,343Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,645 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 2.79 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1993
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 4896 Chateau Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Ranch 95942Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$322,23240% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19624% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,645 ft²59% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 ac24% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than199368% of homes72% of homes

About 4896 Chateau Way

How much is 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA is $322,232 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $295,400 to $349,064. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA last sell?

4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA last sold on Aug 30, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA?

4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,645 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA built?

4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA was built in 1993, making it 33 years old. It is a modern home.

What schools serve 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA?

4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA is assigned to Harry M. Marsh Junior High School (middle), rated A-; Little Chico Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Chico High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Chico Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA compare to other homes in Forest Ranch 95942?

Among the 1,020 homes in Forest Ranch 95942, it is worth more than 40% of them ($322,232 against a typical $355,343), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($196 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,645 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 2.79 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1993 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 32% 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 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4896 Chateau Way, Forest Ranch, CA was $3,064. The county assessed it at $264,783.

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