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$1,002,684$175 / 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
Last sold for $425,000 on Dec 13, 2010

5652 ROYAL DRIFT WAY

FOREST RANCH, CA 95942
3
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
5,736 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.
5.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$917K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Dec 13, 2010
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.$662,684
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$530,147
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.36%
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.$340,000
MISSION HILLS MORTGAGE BANKERS · recorded Dec 10, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,281 (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.$544,488 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$160,142
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$384,346
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$544,488

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.5.01
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.Raised (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
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.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Harry M. Marsh Junior High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 14.9 mi
E
Little Chico Creek Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 15.2 mi
H
Chico High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 16.7 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

5652 Royal Drift 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Forest Ranch 95942
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Forest Ranch 95942
  • Among the largest homes in Forest Ranch 95942
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Butte County
  • Newer than 66% 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
$109K$798K

This home is worth more than almost all 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$1,002,684
CheaperTypical $355,343Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$175
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area5,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size5.01 ac
SmallerTypical 2.98 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 5652 Royal Drift Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Ranch 95942Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,002,684almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17510% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than5,736 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than5.01 ac66% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than198961% of homes66% of homes

About 5652 Royal Drift Way

How much is 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA is $1,002,684 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $916,983 to $1,088,385. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA last sell?

5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA last sold on Dec 13, 2010 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA?

5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5,736 square feet of living space and a 5.01-acre lot.

When was 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA built?

5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA?

5652 Royal Drift 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 5652 Royal Drift 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 almost all of them ($1,002,684 against a typical $355,343), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($175 against a typical $222), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,736 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (5.01 ac against a typical 2.98 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1989 against a typical 1984). 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 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5652 Royal Drift Way, Forest Ranch, CA was $6,281. The county assessed it at $544,488.

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