197 Bentwater Loop is a 2,697 square foot house on a 3,920 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Chico data, we estimate the home's value is $584,074.
Single-familyProperty Type
2022Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$584,074
$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($616K) 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
$6,591 (+2.7%)
$105,516 + $429,257
$534,773
2025
$6,418 (+7.2%)
$105,516 + $429,257
$534,773
2024
$5,988 (+1.1%)
$103,448 + $420,841
$524,289
2023
$5,922
$101,420 + $412,590
$514,010
Tax history for 197 Bentwater Loop
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,591 (+2.7%)
$105,516 + $429,257
$534,773
2025
$6,418 (+7.2%)
$105,516 + $429,257
$534,773
2024
$5,988 (+1.1%)
$103,448 + $420,841
$524,289
2023
$5,922
$101,420 + $412,590
$514,010
*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
R2
AC
FP
Medium Density Residential District
The R2 zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for medium density residential development with a mixture of housing types, including single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family residential projects. The development standards and permit requirements of the R2 district are intended to preserve existing neighborhoods while providing for additional compatible development. Permitted densities range from a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 14 units per acre. The R2 zoning district is primarily intended to implement the Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
Zone overlays
Airport, Commercial District
Chico Urban Flood Protection
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Dec 20, 2022 • Final
Master plan
Construct a new single-family home.
New construction
Dec 15, 2022 • Final
Fire systems
Install a linked fire alarm system for a new single-family home.
Fire sprinkler
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: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MONTECITO PLACE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,697
Building Sq. Ft: 2,697
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 98 MONTECITO PLACE SUB
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached - 2 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached - 2 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,920
Legal Lot Number: 98
Acres: 0.09
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL - SGL FAM RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,697
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: Butte County
APN: 006900098000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shasta Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Bidwell Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
Pleasant Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 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
$555,000 – $672,000
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