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$482,343$284 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $439,000 on Dec 23, 2021

74 COTTAGE AVE

CHICO, CA 95926
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,696 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$482K
$454K low$511K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$439,000 · Dec 23, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,385 (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.$475,186 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$194,837
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$280,349
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$465,869
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$398,070

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.Contemporary
CountyBUTTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.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(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
Bidwell Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
John McManus Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Pleasant Valley High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Chico Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95926These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.127

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.39,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,356 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,168
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,885
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

74 Cottage Ave 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 more than 70% of homes in Chico 95926
  • Older than 79% of homes in Butte County

What homes are worth in Chico 95926

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

This home
$199K$802K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Chico 95926.

How it measures up in Chico 95926

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chico 95926.

Estimated value$482,343
CheaperTypical $424,272Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $276Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 74 Cottage Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChico 95926Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$482,34370% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28460% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,696 ft²61% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac64% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than195735% of homes21% of homes

About 74 Cottage Ave

How much is 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA is $482,343 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $453,912 to $510,774. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA last sell?

74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA last sold on Dec 23, 2021 for $439,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA?

74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,696 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA built?

74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA?

74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA is assigned to Bidwell Junior High School (middle), rated B; John McManus Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Pleasant Valley High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Chico Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA compare to other homes in Chico 95926?

Among the 9,977 homes in Chico 95926, it is worth more than 70% of them ($482,343 against a typical $424,272), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($284 against a typical $276), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,696 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1957 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 70% 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 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 74 Cottage Ave, Chico, CA was $5,385. The county assessed it at $475,186.

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