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$503,768$296 / 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 90How 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

853 ARBUTUS AVE

CHICO, CA 95926
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,702 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$504K
$453K low$555K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,656 (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.$151,603 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,967
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,636
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,631
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$500,850

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Conventional
CountyBUTTE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.Yes

Transaction History(4)

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
Chico Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Neal Dow Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Pleasant Valley High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

853 Arbutus 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 76% of homes in Chico 95926
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Chico 95926
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Butte County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Chico 95926

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
$194K$780K

This home is worth more than 76% 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$503,768
CheaperTypical $423,079Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $276Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,702 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 853 Arbutus Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChico 95926Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,76876% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29672% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,702 ft²62% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac57% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than194010% of homes10% of homes

About 853 Arbutus Ave

How much is 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA is $503,768 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $452,947 to $554,589. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA last sell?

853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA?

853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,702 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA built?

853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA?

853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA is assigned to Chico Junior High School (middle), rated B; Neal Dow Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA compare to other homes in Chico 95926?

Among the 9,977 homes in Chico 95926, it is worth more than 76% of them ($503,768 against a typical $423,079), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($296 against a typical $276), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,702 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1940 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 74% 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 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA was $1,656. The county assessed it at $151,603.

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