Have you been wanting to get out the rush of life down in the valley and live among the trees? If so, this home on just under 7 acres of forested land only 15 minutes out of Chico just might be the fit for you. This mountain property has had ample tree work/clearing done in the last couple of years providing a more defensible fire break all while maintaining the natural setting's beauty. Step inside and your vision can come to life on exactly how you want to make this home exactly what you want. With the main living, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. There is also an additional 2 rooms, bathroom and large family room downstairs. Off the back of the home is a large covered patio that leads to a concrete patio ready for your summer BBQ's. Now let's talk about the 34' x 20' garage/shop where there is ample parking and workshop space for all your needs! The property slopes down toward a seasonal stream and has many native dogwoods that you'll enjoy every time they bloom. The current well in use was drilled by Earl Watson and is roughly 600' deep providing good quality water! Be sure to check out this place before it's gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
6.67 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Douglas Speicher•DRE #01978165• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home
Bought with Austin Barron•DRE #02082721• Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Great opportunity to grab your tool belt and start building some sweat equity! This special property could be the FIXER-UPPER you have been searching for. Seller has priced to sell AS-IS - cash or "hard money loan" are likely required due to the current property condition. Two-story home with a kitchen, living room and dining area on each floor. The perfect opportunity to own a wonderful primary residence OR investment property in the woods. Although the county records state 2bd/2ba, the home functions as a 3bd/2ba plus a "bonus" room. There is also an enclosed porch upstairs and a covered patio downstairs. Detached 2-car garage, PLUS separate shop area. Privately situated down a tree-lined circle driveway. This home sits on almost seven beautifully treed acres with plenty of space to explore. An approx. 600' deep, private, Earl Watson well was installed in approx. 2007. Forest Ranch is a short and scenic 13 mile drive east of Chico. Enjoy the great community features, including; outstanding K-8 Public Charter School, grocery store, full-service US Post Office, restaurant, hardware store, two churches, community center (restored former one-room schoolhouse) and various community service organizations. If you are ready to take on a project and reap the benefits, this home could be a dream come true!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,636 (+6.4%)
$115,927 + $211,982
$327,909
2024
$3,417 (+1.2%)
$113,654 + $207,826
$321,480
2023
$3,376 (+1.7%)
$111,426 + $203,751
$315,177
2022
$3,320 (+60.3%)
$109,242 + $199,756
$308,998
2021
$2,072 (+0.3%)
$107,100 + $195,840
$302,940
2020
$2,066 (+1.8%)
$105,117 + $78,838
$183,955
2019
$2,029 (+1.9%)
$104,040 + $78,030
$182,070
2018
$1,992 (+172.0%)
$102,000 + $76,500
$178,500
2017
$732 (+9.5%)
$16,323 + $47,240
$63,563
2016
$669
$16,323 + $47,240
$63,563
2015
$669 (+2.5%)
$16,003 + $46,314
$62,317
2014
$653 (−0.3%)
$15,455 + $44,726
$60,181
2013
$655 (+6.1%)
$15,455 + $44,726
$60,181
2012
$617
$15,386 + $44,524
$59,910
Tax history for 15609 Nameco Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,636 (+6.4%)
$115,927 + $211,982
$327,909
2024
$3,417 (+1.2%)
$113,654 + $207,826
$321,480
2023
$3,376 (+1.7%)
$111,426 + $203,751
$315,177
2022
$3,320 (+60.3%)
$109,242 + $199,756
$308,998
2021
$2,072 (+0.3%)
$107,100 + $195,840
$302,940
2020
$2,066 (+1.8%)
$105,117 + $78,838
$183,955
2019
$2,029 (+1.9%)
$104,040 + $78,030
$182,070
2018
$1,992 (+172.0%)
$102,000 + $76,500
$178,500
2017
$732 (+9.5%)
$16,323 + $47,240
$63,563
2016
$669
$16,323 + $47,240
$63,563
2015
$669 (+2.5%)
$16,003 + $46,314
$62,317
2014
$653 (−0.3%)
$15,455 + $44,726
$60,181
2013
$655 (+6.1%)
$15,455 + $44,726
$60,181
2012
$617
$15,386 + $44,524
$59,910
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.67 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
063060001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
FR-5
Foothill Residential-5 Zone
The purpose of the FR zone is to allow for the appropriate development of large-lot single-family home, small farmsteads, and related uses in the foothill areas of the county. Standards for the FR zone are intended to ensure that the development of homes respond sensitively to the foothill setting. Permitted residential uses in the FR zones include a single-family home, small residential care home, and an accessory dwelling unit. The FR zone also conditionally permits non-residential uses compatible with a low-density rural setting, including public and quasi-public uses, mining, animal services, hunting and fishing clubs, nurseries, and commercial stables. Animal grazing, crop cultivation, private stables, on-site agricultural product sales, and other similar agricultural activities are permitted uses in the FR zone. The minimum permitted parcel size in the FR zone ranges from 1 acre to 40 acres. The FR zone implements the Foothill Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Housing-Senior
Lodging-Full service
Agriculture-Cropland
Jan 23, 2000 • Final
Residential
Install or upgrade electrical service to two hundred amperes.
Electrical
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Garage
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Stove
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (3/4): 1
Cooling Information
Evaporative
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Carpet
Heating Information
Wood
Has Heating
Interior Features
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Fencing: None
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Tear Down
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 063060001000
Property Condition: Fixer
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Mountainous
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.87950100
Longitude: -121.66548500
Directions: Roughly 13 miles up HWY 32 from Chico, turn right on Schott Rd, 1.8 miles then right on Nameco Rd
Zoning: TM5
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Butte County
APN: 063060001000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 3
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 3
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Douglas
List Agent Last Name: Speicher
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Austin
Buyer Agent Last Name: Barron
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 12.2mi
5/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.0mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.8mi
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
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° 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
37 unhealthy days expected this year, 44 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 12.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$345,000 – $418,000
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