What a gorgeous home. Your mountain retreat yet close to Forest Ranch store and Hwy 32. Usable 4.3 acres that is well treed. Pride of ownership. Ag well and water use. Primary with fireplace. wrap around porch. A truly inviting home, warm. Beautiful countertops in kitchen, granite. Very well maintained. 2 baths on main floor and 1/2 bath on lower floor. Lower living area could manage a third bedroom without losing area for tv. Very large. A must-see piece of property. Roadways circling the main house to get to any part of the property. Sellers need to find replacement property before sale to complete
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
4.37 acresLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Saralyn Billotti-Austin•DRE #01300277• Fathom Realty Group, Inc.
Listed by Rosalva Ibarra•DRE #01916035• Fathom Realty Group, Inc.
Contact: 530-514-9779
Bought with Alice Zeissler•DRE #01312354• Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Forest Ranch! A beautiful, quaint community only 12 minutes or so from the edge of Chico. A quick drive, but you are transported from the valley heat and city feel to pine trees, blue skies, and a breath of fresh air. Spend some time enjoying the covered front porch- you'll feel like you have had a mini vacation! This custom home is lovely, with an inviting warm fireplace in the spacious living room, and gorgeous natural light in the dining/breakfast area. There are two bedrooms upstairs, including a roomy master suite complete with it's own fireplace and private deck. Downstairs, you'll find a large bonus room with tons of storage space and potential. With an additional downstairs bath, the space could serve as a third bedroom, game room, office or? The extra deep garage includes workshop areas. Circular drive conveniently wraps around the house. Pull around to the utility room, and bring in the groceries without running up and down the stairs! Large lot with split and horse potential. This property has been carefully maintained, and is move in ready!
CRMLS #CH13133868
Nov 18, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Oct 29, 2013
Price Changed
$349,900
$138/sq ft
Oct 2, 2013
Price Changed
$370,000
$146/sq ft
Sep 18, 2013
Price Changed
$375,000
$148/sq ft
Aug 12, 2013
Price Changed
$379,000
$149/sq ft
Jul 10, 2013
Listed
$389,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
May 26, 2000
Sold
$216,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1997
Sold
$209,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,159 (+2.0%)
$127,500 + $406,095
$533,595
2025
$6,035 (+33.8%)
$127,500 + $406,095
$533,595
2024
$4,512 (+1.2%)
$125,000 + $398,133
$523,133
2023
$4,459 (+1.6%)
$138,203 + $269,205
$407,408
2022
$4,388 (+1.9%)
$135,494 + $263,927
$399,421
2021
$4,305 (+0.3%)
$132,838 + $258,752
$391,590
2020
$4,293 (+1.8%)
$130,234 + $253,679
$383,913
2019
$4,216 (+1.9%)
$128,899 + $251,078
$379,977
2018
$4,138 (+2.1%)
$126,372 + $246,155
$372,527
2017
$4,055 (+9.6%)
$121,466 + $236,598
$358,064
2016
$3,700
$121,466 + $236,598
$358,064
2015
$3,700 (+31.5%)
$119,085 + $231,959
$351,044
2014
$2,813 (−1.4%)
$81,492 + $189,316
$270,808
2013
$2,853 (+6.2%)
$81,492 + $189,316
$270,808
2012
$2,686
$81,124 + $188,461
$269,585
Tax history for 15417 Nopel Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,159 (+2.0%)
$127,500 + $406,095
$533,595
2025
$6,035 (+33.8%)
$127,500 + $406,095
$533,595
2024
$4,512 (+1.2%)
$125,000 + $398,133
$523,133
2023
$4,459 (+1.6%)
$138,203 + $269,205
$407,408
2022
$4,388 (+1.9%)
$135,494 + $263,927
$399,421
2021
$4,305 (+0.3%)
$132,838 + $258,752
$391,590
2020
$4,293 (+1.8%)
$130,234 + $253,679
$383,913
2019
$4,216 (+1.9%)
$128,899 + $251,078
$379,977
2018
$4,138 (+2.1%)
$126,372 + $246,155
$372,527
2017
$4,055 (+9.6%)
$121,466 + $236,598
$358,064
2016
$3,700
$121,466 + $236,598
$358,064
2015
$3,700 (+31.5%)
$119,085 + $231,959
$351,044
2014
$2,813 (−1.4%)
$81,492 + $189,316
$270,808
2013
$2,853 (+6.2%)
$81,492 + $189,316
$270,808
2012
$2,686
$81,124 + $188,461
$269,585
*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
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.37 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,540
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
063090018000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
VLDR
Very Low Density Residential Zone
The purpose of the VLDR zone is to allow for single-family homes and related uses in residential neighborhoods within the county. Standards for the VLDR zone are intended to preserve and protect the character of existing neighborhoods and to ensure that new residential neighborhoods provide an appropriate transition from rural to more developed areas. Permitted residential uses in the VLDR zones include single-family homes, small residential care homes, accessory dwelling units, animal grazing, on-site agricultural product sales, and private stables. The VLDR zone also conditionally permits non-residential uses compatible with a residential setting, including public and quasi-public uses, golf courses, park and recreational facilities, personal services, animal-keeping, large residential care homes, and medical offices and clinics. The minimum permitted parcel size in the VLDR zone is 1 acre. The VLDR zone implements the Very Low Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Housing-Senior
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential mechanical
HVAC
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential solar/pv
Electrical
Solar
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: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Up, Family Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 2
Entry Location: left and right of upper
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Treed Lot, Up Slope from Street
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 063090018000
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Sewer or Septic - Unknown
Water Source: Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Mountainous
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.87038600
Longitude: -121.67984300
Directions: Hwy 32 to Forest Ranch. Turn right on Nopel. Home on right.
Zoning: VLDR
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,540
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Butte County
APN: 063090018000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 530-514-9779
Days Active in MLS: 240
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 240
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Saralyn
List Agent Last Name: Billotti-Austin
Co-List Agent First Name: Rosalva
Co-List Agent Last Name: Ibarra
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Fathom Realty Group, Inc.
Co-List Office Name: Fathom Realty Group, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Alice
Buyer Agent Last Name: Zeissler
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 11.3mi
5/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.1mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.8mi
7/10
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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
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 98° expected this year, 12 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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Estimated sale price
$571,000 – $691,000
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