12 Mefford Way is a 1,641 square foot house on a 0.28 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Chico data, we estimate the home's value is $452,758.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$452,758
$1,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 13.8% lower than the average sale price ($526K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,050 (+1.4%)
$62,160 + $104,341
$166,501
2025
$3,007 (+4.2%)
$62,160 + $104,341
$166,501
2024
$2,884 (+0.8%)
$60,942 + $102,296
$163,238
2023
$2,862 (+1.0%)
$59,748 + $100,291
$160,039
2022
$2,833 (+1.2%)
$58,577 + $98,325
$156,902
2021
$2,800 (+0.2%)
$57,429 + $96,398
$153,827
2020
$2,795 (−21.9%)
$56,303 + $94,508
$150,811
2019
$3,578 (+0.9%)
$55,726 + $93,539
$149,265
2018
$3,548 (+1.0%)
$54,634 + $91,705
$146,339
2017
$3,514 (+4.0%)
$52,513 + $88,145
$140,658
2016
$3,380 (+101.1%)
$52,513 + $88,145
$140,658
2015
$1,681 (+2.1%)
$51,484 + $86,417
$137,901
2014
$1,647 (−0.8%)
$49,718 + $83,452
$133,170
2013
$1,661 (+5.1%)
$49,718 + $83,452
$133,170
2012
$1,580
$49,494 + $83,075
$132,569
Tax history for 12 Mefford Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,050 (+1.4%)
$62,160 + $104,341
$166,501
2025
$3,007 (+4.2%)
$62,160 + $104,341
$166,501
2024
$2,884 (+0.8%)
$60,942 + $102,296
$163,238
2023
$2,862 (+1.0%)
$59,748 + $100,291
$160,039
2022
$2,833 (+1.2%)
$58,577 + $98,325
$156,902
2021
$2,800 (+0.2%)
$57,429 + $96,398
$153,827
2020
$2,795 (−21.9%)
$56,303 + $94,508
$150,811
2019
$3,578 (+0.9%)
$55,726 + $93,539
$149,265
2018
$3,548 (+1.0%)
$54,634 + $91,705
$146,339
2017
$3,514 (+4.0%)
$52,513 + $88,145
$140,658
2016
$3,380 (+101.1%)
$52,513 + $88,145
$140,658
2015
$1,681 (+2.1%)
$51,484 + $86,417
$137,901
2014
$1,647 (−0.8%)
$49,718 + $83,452
$133,170
2013
$1,661 (+5.1%)
$49,718 + $83,452
$133,170
2012
$1,580
$49,494 + $83,075
$132,569
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R1
AC
Low Density Residential District
The R1 zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for traditional neighborhoods consisting of attached or detached single-family housing units. Permitted densities range from a minimum of 2.1 to a maximum of 7 units per acre. The R1 zoning district is primarily intended to implement the Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
Zone overlays
Airport, Commercial District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Jun 9, 2025 • Final
Electrical residential
Install a residential solar system.
Electrical
Solar
Apr 8, 2016 • Final
Legacy building
Remove and replace the heating and air conditioning unit.
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ESMERALDA
Living Sq. Ft: 1,641
Building Sq. Ft: 1,641
Legal Description: ESMERALDA TR
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,197
Legal Lot Number: 6
Acres: 0.28
Zoning Code: AR
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL - SGL FAM RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,641
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Butte County
APN: 006230038000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Bidwell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Pleasant Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 60-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
35 unhealthy days expected this year, 40 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$431,000 – $521,000
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