This all electric home, powered by its own solar panels, offers stunning views of Butte Creek Canyon, City lights and beyond to sunsets over the coast range. It features the distinctive style of builder Monty Betty’s handcrafted parquet floors and soaring redwood ceilings. The wonderful great room living area has a handsome two-sided fire place. It offers a view to beautifully landscaped yard and gardens and opens to a casual dining area, kitchen, and a large office area with built in bookshelves. Tucked around the corner from the kitchen is a 2nd private office. The comfortable formal dining room enjoys the second side of the fireplace. Newer features include photovoltaic solar system, 40 year comp roof, HVAC system, hot water heater and granite in the kitchen. This home offers plenty of storage and space, including a mud room with desk/counter and lots of cabinets. Outside features include a circular driveway, gated RV storage area, and just beyond the beautiful landscaping is another large terraced area waiting for its own bocce ball court or maybe a vegetable garden…. or both!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Sally Proctor•DRE #01302503• Baywood Real Estate
Bought with John Barroso•DRE #01434090• Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
4/3/2010 just reduced from $520,000 to the present price of $450,000.. .GREAT VALUE FOR A COOL HOUSE in the Skansen Subdivision off the skyway after Spanish Bluffs and before Rocky Bluffs. There are views of the valley, and the City lights at night. This home features a large lawn area which is rare with a view property. .. Two sided fire place, wood floors, kitchen with cooking island. There is a 4th room as well as an office area. 3 car garage
CRMLS #CH200703133
May 30, 2008
Sold
$557,500
$212/sq ft
May 2, 2007
Listed
$595,000
$226/sq ft
Sensational view of the lights of Chico & beautiful Butte Ck. Canyon, originally blt. by contractor Monte Betty for his residence eating area, breakfast bar & formal DR, view from raised study, LR w/ view & FP, window seating, inviting mst. bath, RV parking w/ H2O & elect. , circular drive, lovely landscaping, terraced lower portion of rear yd. undeveloped & waiting for a pool, spa or favorite game. This awesome home is worth seeing before you make a decision!
CRMLS #CH200608397
Apr 30, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2006
Listed
$675,000
$257/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,934 (+2.0%)
$241,491 + $421,402
$662,893
2025
$7,777 (+6.2%)
$241,491 + $421,402
$662,893
2024
$7,321 (+1.2%)
$236,756 + $413,140
$649,896
2023
$7,236 (+1.6%)
$232,114 + $405,040
$637,154
2022
$7,125 (+1.8%)
$227,563 + $397,099
$624,662
2021
$6,996 (+0.3%)
$223,101 + $389,313
$612,414
2020
$6,977 (+1.9%)
$218,727 + $381,680
$600,407
2019
$6,846 (+2.2%)
$216,485 + $377,767
$594,252
2018
$6,698 (+2.0%)
$212,241 + $370,360
$582,601
2017
$6,568 (+36.9%)
$204,000 + $355,980
$559,980
2016
$4,796 (−1.4%)
$204,000 + $355,980
$559,980
2015
$4,863 (+0.8%)
$150,000 + $280,000
$430,000
2014
$4,826 (+10.7%)
$150,000 + $280,000
$430,000
2013
$4,360 (+2.8%)
$150,000 + $280,000
$430,000
2012
$4,242
$150,000 + $230,000
$380,000
Tax history for 1485 Oak Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,934 (+2.0%)
$241,491 + $421,402
$662,893
2025
$7,777 (+6.2%)
$241,491 + $421,402
$662,893
2024
$7,321 (+1.2%)
$236,756 + $413,140
$649,896
2023
$7,236 (+1.6%)
$232,114 + $405,040
$637,154
2022
$7,125 (+1.8%)
$227,563 + $397,099
$624,662
2021
$6,996 (+0.3%)
$223,101 + $389,313
$612,414
2020
$6,977 (+1.9%)
$218,727 + $381,680
$600,407
2019
$6,846 (+2.2%)
$216,485 + $377,767
$594,252
2018
$6,698 (+2.0%)
$212,241 + $370,360
$582,601
2017
$6,568 (+36.9%)
$204,000 + $355,980
$559,980
2016
$4,796 (−1.4%)
$204,000 + $355,980
$559,980
2015
$4,863 (+0.8%)
$150,000 + $280,000
$430,000
2014
$4,826 (+10.7%)
$150,000 + $280,000
$430,000
2013
$4,360 (+2.8%)
$150,000 + $280,000
$430,000
2012
$4,242
$150,000 + $230,000
$380,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
2,630
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
017290013000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
MDR
BCC
Medium Density Residential Zone
The purpose of the MDR zone is to allow for a mixture of housing types in a medium density setting. Permitted housing types in the MDR zones include single-family homes and accessory dwelling units. Non-residential uses conditionally permitted in the MDR zone include public and quasi-public uses, park and recreational facilities, personal services, medical offices and clinics, and general retail. The minimum permitted parcel size in the MDR zone is 6,000 sq ft. The MDR zone implements the Medium Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Zone overlays
Butte Creek Canyon Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Building archived
Electrical
Solar
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Circular Driveway, Driveway - Asphalt, Garage - Front Entry, Garage, RV Access/Parking, RV Gated, Garage - Two Door
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Individual Room, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Built In Range, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Energy Star Appliances, Electric Water Heater, Garbage Disposal, High Efficiency Water Heater, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Family Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, In Kitchen
Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Bonus Room, Den, Entry, Great Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite, Walk-In Pantry, Office, Utility Room
Fireplace Information
Dining Room, Great Room, Wood
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level No Steps
Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Storage Space, Sunken Living Room, Tile Counters, Unfurnished
Levels: Multi/Split
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof: Composition
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Slab, Raised
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Bluff Front, Lawn, Landscaped, Lot Shape-Rectangular, Level with Street, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Paved
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: Southeast
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 017290013000
Property Condition: Turnkey
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Laundry
Sewer: Soils Analysis Septic
Electricity Available, See Remarks
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Rural
Location Information
Latitude: 39.70679500
Longitude: -121.74137900
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,630
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Butte County
APN: 017290013000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 76
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 76
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sally
List Agent Last Name: Proctor
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Baywood Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: John
Buyer Agent Last Name: Barroso
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Chico
Around this home
Schools
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
7/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
19% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 104° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
38 unhealthy days expected this year, 41 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Chico, CA • 95928
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
61
39
62
42
73
48
75
48
84
57
92
62
94
63
96
64
89
62
80
53
63
45
54
43
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.5 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.5 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$719,000 – $870,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Chico. 3 minutes to get started.