Live in your own 5 acre oasis. Up in the foothills nestled among the pines with amazing views of the valley floor. Main house has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms with many including upgraded appliances, solid surface countertops, cozy fireplace, separate soaking tub in master bathroom and fresh paint. Property has a large chicken coop, garden, even a guest cottage with 2 bedrooms and a bath. So close to Chico, but feels a world away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
5.07 acresLot Size
$403Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Alice Zeissler•DRE #01312354• Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Curtis Keables•DRE #01977417• Coldwell Banker C&C Properties
Looking for 2 homes on same property? This Beautifully secluded 5 acres welcomes you to a contractor custom built home and a fully sustained 1 bedroom cabin with a living room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry area! This main home is positioned perfectly so you can enjoy the views of the valley while in your living room enjoying a nice fire. The home has a fantastic exposed wood ceiling, corian counter tops, indoor laundry and a massive deck to take in the views. Attached by a breeze way, the 3 car garage has enough room for all your toys or tools. Come take a look and witness the seclusion and serenity of this beautiful estate.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,993 (+6.4%)
$129,890 + $405,912
$535,802
2024
$5,634 (+1.2%)
$127,344 + $397,953
$525,297
2023
$5,566 (+1.7%)
$124,848 + $390,150
$514,998
2022
$5,475 (+27.1%)
$122,400 + $382,500
$504,900
2021
$4,307 (+0.5%)
$120,000 + $375,000
$495,000
2020
$4,284 (+1.8%)
$127,684 + $255,371
$383,055
2019
$4,206 (+1.9%)
$126,375 + $252,753
$379,128
2018
$4,129 (+2.1%)
$123,898 + $247,798
$371,696
2017
$4,046 (+9.6%)
$119,088 + $238,177
$357,265
2016
$3,692 (+71.9%)
$119,088 + $238,177
$357,265
2015
$2,148 (+6.2%)
$116,753 + $233,507
$350,260
2014
$2,023 (−1.2%)
$31,329 + $164,924
$196,253
2013
$2,048 (+6.2%)
$31,329 + $164,924
$196,253
2012
$1,928
$31,188 + $164,179
$195,367
Tax history for 16311 Hidden Forest Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,993 (+6.4%)
$129,890 + $405,912
$535,802
2024
$5,634 (+1.2%)
$127,344 + $397,953
$525,297
2023
$5,566 (+1.7%)
$124,848 + $390,150
$514,998
2022
$5,475 (+27.1%)
$122,400 + $382,500
$504,900
2021
$4,307 (+0.5%)
$120,000 + $375,000
$495,000
2020
$4,284 (+1.8%)
$127,684 + $255,371
$383,055
2019
$4,206 (+1.9%)
$126,375 + $252,753
$379,128
2018
$4,129 (+2.1%)
$123,898 + $247,798
$371,696
2017
$4,046 (+9.6%)
$119,088 + $238,177
$357,265
2016
$3,692 (+71.9%)
$119,088 + $238,177
$357,265
2015
$2,148 (+6.2%)
$116,753 + $233,507
$350,260
2014
$2,023 (−1.2%)
$31,329 + $164,924
$196,253
2013
$2,048 (+6.2%)
$31,329 + $164,924
$196,253
2012
$1,928
$31,188 + $164,179
$195,367
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.07 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,659
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
056290014000
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
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential roofing
Roofing
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential solar/pv
Install solar panels on an existing garage.
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: 3
Circular Driveway, RV Access/Parking, Workshop
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
Has Appliances
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathtub, Shower, Exhaust fan(s), Separate tub and shower
Cooling Information
Central
Has Cooling
Room Information
Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Fireplace Information
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Interior Features
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylights
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Other Structures: Guest House, Guest House Detached
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped
Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 056290014000
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: BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Hiking
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.90330500
Longitude: -121.64566700
Directions: Hwy 32 to Headwaters to Rattle Snake ridge to Hidden Forest Way
Zoning: FR-5
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,659
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Butte County
APN: 056290014000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 7
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 7
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Alice
List Agent Last Name: Zeissler
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Curtis
Buyer Agent Last Name: Keables
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Coldwell Banker C&C Properties
Around this home
Schools
Little Chico Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 14.2mi
5/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.9mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.7mi
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
6/10 Fire Factor
13% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
38 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 12.9 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$635,000 – $769,000
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