This is where dreams are made and your chance to own a little slice of Heaven! This lot offers sweeping canyon views and with just under an acre of prime real estate, you have the ability to make those dreams a reality. Set off Hwy 32 and a few short minutes from Chico, you will have the best of both nature and city living. The previous home was a 3 bed, 2 bath, just under 1500sq ft. Take a look and see why this lot is calling your name.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.94 acresLot Size
$190,258Price/Acres
Listed by Lea Johnson•DRE #01975421• Parkway Real Estate Co.
Contact: 530-961-2400
Bought with Lea Johnson•DRE #01975421• Parkway Real Estate Co.
UNRIVALED VIEWS! Perched overlooking Big Chico Creek Canyon, this great home and property has the “cabin in the woods” feeling while being located in downtown Forest Ranch! While this home is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 1,484+/-SqFt it truly offers much more space with a partially finished downstairs/basement area. Some of the astounding features of this exceptional home include two bedrooms on the main level, upstairs master with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet, open living room with woodstove & rock hearth open to the kitchen area, two rooms and LOADS of storage in the finished basement, newer dual pane vinyl windows, new interior paint, new carpet, newer stainless appliances, open beamed vaulted ceilings, copious amounts of decking overlooking the views, 20KW backup power generator, mini-split heat and air in the enclosed garage, chain link fencing, fruit trees, wood storage sheds and even a cute little cabin near the edge of the canyon. Homes like this are hard to find, and finding ones with INCREDIBLE views such as this are almost impossible. Take a look today and see what this beautiful place has to offer, you might just want to call this one “Home”.
CRMLS #CH15066449
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$240,000
Jun 23, 2015
Pending
—
May 26, 2015
Price Changed
$248,000
Mar 31, 2015
Listed
$268,000
Storybook cute cabin in the woods with sensational view of Big Chico Creek Canyon. First home or second home, it would make a great VRBO, as it is an easy 15 min. drive to Chico. Don't miss this opportunity for a home with these great features in this price range! Convenient to "Down Town" Forest Ranch, just down the street from the fire station, and on community water.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1990
Sold
$159,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,518 (−60.7%)
$133,859
2024
$3,861 (+1.2%)
$131,235
2023
$3,816 (+1.6%)
$128,662 + $219,799
$348,461
2022
$3,755 (+1.9%)
$126,140 + $215,490
$341,630
2021
$3,684 (+11.1%)
$123,667 + $211,265
$334,932
2020
$3,315 (+14.8%)
$121,243 + $207,123
$328,366
2019
$2,887 (+1.9%)
$120,733 + $172,357
$293,090
2018
$2,834 (+2.1%)
$116,732 + $137,957
$254,689
2017
$2,777 (+9.6%)
$112,200 + $132,600
$244,800
2016
$2,534 (−4.3%)
$112,200 + $132,600
$244,800
2015
$2,647 (+2.5%)
$110,000 + $130,000
$240,000
2014
$2,582 (−1.4%)
$67,528 + $181,505
$249,033
2013
$2,618 (+6.2%)
$67,528 + $181,505
$249,033
2012
$2,465
$67,223 + $180,685
$247,908
Tax history for 15283 Forest Rnch
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,518 (−60.7%)
$133,859
2024
$3,861 (+1.2%)
$131,235
2023
$3,816 (+1.6%)
$128,662 + $219,799
$348,461
2022
$3,755 (+1.9%)
$126,140 + $215,490
$341,630
2021
$3,684 (+11.1%)
$123,667 + $211,265
$334,932
2020
$3,315 (+14.8%)
$121,243 + $207,123
$328,366
2019
$2,887 (+1.9%)
$120,733 + $172,357
$293,090
2018
$2,834 (+2.1%)
$116,732 + $137,957
$254,689
2017
$2,777 (+9.6%)
$112,200 + $132,600
$244,800
2016
$2,534 (−4.3%)
$112,200 + $132,600
$244,800
2015
$2,647 (+2.5%)
$110,000 + $130,000
$240,000
2014
$2,582 (−1.4%)
$67,528 + $181,505
$249,033
2013
$2,618 (+6.2%)
$67,528 + $181,505
$249,033
2012
$2,465
$67,223 + $180,685
$247,908
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.94 Acres
Year renovated
1977
Sq. Ft.
1,484
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
063160005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
MDR
SH
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
Scenic Highway Overlay Zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Oct 8, 1997 • Final
Residential
Add to and remodel a single-family home.
Addition
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Possible Use: Residential
Distance To Water Comments: on property
Distance To Schools Comments: Chico Unified
Distance To Freeway Comments: Hwy 32
Current Use: Unimproved
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Bluff Front, No Landscaping, Value In Land
Property Information
Parcel Number: 063160005000
Has View
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Available, Propane, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Not Available
Water Source: Shared Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous
Location Information
Latitude: 39.87197000
Longitude: -121.68554900
Directions: Hwy 32 to Forest Ranch Way, turn left, property on left
Road Frontage Type: Access via County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: MDR
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,484
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Butte County
APN: 063160005000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 530-961-2400
Days Active in MLS: 9
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 9
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Lea
List Agent Last Name: Johnson
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Parkway Real Estate Co.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Lea
Buyer Agent Last Name: Johnson
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Parkway Real Estate Co.
Around this home
Schools
Sierra View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 10.7mi
7/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.9mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
37 unhealthy days expected this year, 44 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Forest Ranch, CA • 95942
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.2 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$170,000 – $206,000
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