Conveniently located and privately situated 3bd/2ba, 1,840 sf home on 5 nicely maintained and forested acres. Recently-painted home features: welcoming covered front porch; central heating and air, whole house fan, two wood-burning stoves (one in living room, one in master); high/vaulted ceilings, skylights; newer vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the downstairs and upstairs bathroom; master bedroom with private deck and walk-in closet; bonus room that could be the perfect office, hobby room, art studio or play room, with large closets for extra storage; and six-inch thick exterior walls that provide excellent insulation according to the seller. Kitchen features: hardwood floors, newer stainless appliances, tile counter tops, and walk-in pantry. Property features: paved entryway; two-car garage has heavy duty shelving and a workbench, w/ covered walkway to the kitchen; stone patio with fire pit; private well w/ two 2,500 gallon water-storage tanks; and leveled and cleared space to potentially build a shop. This beautifully forested parcel has been nicely maintained and much of the undergrowth has been removed. Privately situated just off of Forest Ranch Road which is paved and county maintained. With so much to offer, this is the home you have been waiting for!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
5.07 acresLot Size
$218Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kiersten Morgan•DRE #01808835• Crane Realty
Bought with Taylor Maehl•DRE #02047372• NextHome North Valley Realty
Conveniently located and privately situated 3bd/2ba, 1,840 sf home on 5 nicely maintained and forested acres. Recently-painted home features: welcoming covered front porch; central heating and air, whole house fan, two wood-burning stoves (one in living room, one in master); high/vaulted ceilings, skylights; newer vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the downstairs and upstairs bathroom; master bedroom with private deck and walk-in closet; bonus room that could be the perfect office, hobby room, art studio or play room, with large closets for extra storage; and six-inch thick exterior walls that provide excellent insulation according to the seller. Kitchen features: hardwood floors, newer stainless appliances, tile counter tops, and walk-in pantry. Property features: paved entryway; two-car garage has heavy duty shelving and a workbench, w/ covered walkway to the kitchen; stone patio with fire pit; private well w/ two 2,500 gallon water-storage tanks; and leveled and cleared space to potentially build a shop. This beautifully forested parcel has been nicely maintained and much of the undergrowth has been removed. Privately situated just off of Forest Ranch Road which is paved and county maintained. With so much to offer, this is the home you have been waiting for!
Public Records
Apr 23, 1992
Sold
$80,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,936 (+6.4%)
$114,424 + $151,437
$265,861
2024
$2,759 (+1.2%)
$112,181 + $148,468
$260,649
2023
$2,726 (+1.7%)
$109,982 + $145,557
$255,539
2022
$2,680 (+2.0%)
$107,826 + $142,703
$250,529
2021
$2,628 (−0.3%)
$105,712 + $139,905
$245,617
2020
$2,636 (−1.1%)
$103,640 + $137,162
$240,802
2019
$2,664 (+1.9%)
$102,578 + $135,756
$238,334
2018
$2,614 (+2.1%)
$71,560 + $170,325
$241,885
2017
$2,559 (+9.6%)
$68,782 + $163,712
$232,494
2016
$2,334
$68,782 + $163,712
$232,494
2015
$2,333 (+2.5%)
$67,434 + $160,502
$227,936
2014
$2,276 (−1.3%)
$65,121 + $154,996
$220,117
2013
$2,306 (+6.2%)
$65,121 + $154,996
$220,117
2012
$2,171
$64,827 + $154,296
$219,123
Tax history for 15988 Forest Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,936 (+6.4%)
$114,424 + $151,437
$265,861
2024
$2,759 (+1.2%)
$112,181 + $148,468
$260,649
2023
$2,726 (+1.7%)
$109,982 + $145,557
$255,539
2022
$2,680 (+2.0%)
$107,826 + $142,703
$250,529
2021
$2,628 (−0.3%)
$105,712 + $139,905
$245,617
2020
$2,636 (−1.1%)
$103,640 + $137,162
$240,802
2019
$2,664 (+1.9%)
$102,578 + $135,756
$238,334
2018
$2,614 (+2.1%)
$71,560 + $170,325
$241,885
2017
$2,559 (+9.6%)
$68,782 + $163,712
$232,494
2016
$2,334
$68,782 + $163,712
$232,494
2015
$2,333 (+2.5%)
$67,434 + $160,502
$227,936
2014
$2,276 (−1.3%)
$65,121 + $154,996
$220,117
2013
$2,306 (+6.2%)
$65,121 + $154,996
$220,117
2012
$2,171
$64,827 + $154,296
$219,123
*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
5.07 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,840
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
056360022000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 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
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Electrical
Generator
Nov 18, 1996 • Final
Residential
Convert a shop into a living space for a single-family home.
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
Uncovered Spaces: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Paved, Garage - Front Entry, RV Potential
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Dryer Included, Inside, Washer Included
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
Central, Whole House Fan
Has Cooling
Room Information
Bonus Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
Fireplace Information
Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood, Free Standing
Has Fireplace
Flooring Information
Laminated
Heating Information
Central Furnace
Has Heating
Interior Features
High Ceilings (9 Feet+)
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch - Front
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Gentle Slope, Treed Lot
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 056360022000
Total # of Stories: 2
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected, Propane
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Rural
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.88872700
Longitude: -121.67377500
Directions: Hwy 32 east of Chico approx. 13 miles (past downtown Forest Ranch), left on Forest Ranch ROAD, approx 0.7 mile to driveway on Rt
Zoning: TM5
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,840
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Butte County
APN: 056360022000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 63
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 63
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Kiersten
List Agent Last Name: Morgan
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Crane Realty
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Taylor
Buyer Agent Last Name: Maehl
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: NextHome North Valley Realty
Around this home
Schools
Sierra View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 12.0mi
7/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.3mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.9mi
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
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 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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Estimated sale price
$381,000 – $461,000
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