Your Private Retreat in Forest Ranch – Just 20 Minutes from Chico Welcome to your dream escape nestled in the tranquil beauty of Forest Ranch, where modern comfort meets serene mountain living. Just a short 20-minute drive from Chico, this beautifully designed home offers the perfect blend of peaceful seclusion and everyday convenience. Step inside and be greeted by soaring vaulted ceilings, warm interior lighting, and the timeless elegance of solid core birch doors. The entire home features polished concrete floors with energy-efficient hydronic radiant heat—each room equipped with its own climate-controlled thermostat for year-round personalized comfort. The chef’s kitchen is a true highlight, featuring custom birch cabinetry, granite tile countertops, and a cozy eat-in dining nook that’s perfect for casual meals or family gatherings. The luxurious master suite is your own private oasis—complete with a spa-inspired jetted soaking tub, a spacious walk-in shower, and direct access to a serene private courtyard, ideal for quiet mornings or winding down at night. With two spacious bedrooms and two additional bonus rooms, the flexible floor plan easily adapts to your lifestyle—offering potential for 4 or even 5 bedrooms, a home office, studio, or guest space. Additional features include: A wired whole-house generator for peace of mind during PG & E outages Common deep well access, 500-gallon water holding tank, and dual pressure tanks Oversized garage with ample storage Beautiful forested surroundings offering privacy and picturesque views Whether you’re seeking a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this home offers the comfort, security, and natural beauty you've been searching for. Come experience this peaceful mountain retreat.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$228Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Richards•DRE #00907540• Century 21 Select Paradise
Listed by Kristen Lake•DRE #02227976• Century 21 Select Paradise
Contact: 530-864-9192
Bought with Alice Zeissler•DRE #01312354• Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $2,830 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4911 Contentment
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 25, 2026
Sold
$370,500
$228/sq ft
CRMLS #SN26005155
Jun 29, 2026
Sold
$370,300
$228/sq ft
Apr 24, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 5, 2026
Price Changed
$386,500
$238/sq ft
Jan 8, 2026
Listed
$389,000
$240/sq ft
CRMLS #SN24216558
Sep 30, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 2025
Relisted
—
Jul 18, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 26, 2025
Price Changed
$389,000
$240/sq ft
Jan 28, 2025
Price Changed
$399,900
$247/sq ft
Oct 19, 2024
Listed
$449,000
$277/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #SN19138889
Jul 23, 2019
Sold
$350,000
$216/sq ft
Jul 23, 2019
Sold
$350,000
$216/sq ft
Jun 20, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 13, 2019
Listed
$350,000
$216/sq ft
Jun 13, 2019
Listed
$350,000
$216/sq ft
Located 20 minutes above the bustling city of Chico, this serene setting will surely lift your spirit! Abounding love has been poured into the eco-friendly construction/design, along with flowering landscape that still allows the natural forest setting to be admired. One key feature of sustainability in this home is the hydronic radiant heat concrete floors throughout, each room with it's own climate controlled thermostat. Upon entering this home you'll admire the handsome concrete floors, tall vaulted ceilings throughout, solid core birch doors and evenly warm interior lighting. The kitchen is equipped with birch cabinetry, granite tile counters, newer appliances and an eat in dining room. Located at the back corner of the home is where you'll find the master suite with a walk in shower, jetted soaking tub and door to the private courtyard out back. In addition to the 2 other bedrooms, there is bonus room that can be used as a 4th bedroom or office. That room also leads out into another heat conditioned space the current owner used as an art studio-use your imagination for its many possible uses! In the garage you will find ample storage, another self contained storage room and a hard wired whole house generator-never leaving you without power during those outages. This property has a common 1/4 interest in a deep Earl Watson drilled well with two pressure tanks and a 500 gallon holding tank on the property. This stunning mountain retreat is one you need to see in person!
CRMLS #SN19102186
Jun 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
May 30, 2019
Price Changed
$369,000
$227/sq ft
May 2, 2019
Listed
$385,000
$237/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 2000
Sold
$40,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,421 (+6.3%)
$128,282 + $262,144
$390,426
2024
$4,157 (+1.2%)
$125,767 + $257,004
$382,771
2023
$4,108 (+1.6%)
$123,301 + $251,965
$375,266
2022
$4,043 (+1.9%)
$120,884 + $247,025
$367,909
2021
$3,967 (+0.3%)
$118,514 + $242,182
$360,696
2020
$3,956 (+60.6%)
$116,191 + $237,434
$353,625
2019
$2,463 (+1.9%)
$115,000 + $235,000
$350,000
2018
$2,417 (+2.1%)
$57,917 + $166,179
$224,096
2017
$2,366 (+9.6%)
$55,669 + $159,727
$215,396
2016
$2,158
$55,669 + $159,727
$215,396
2015
$2,157 (+2.5%)
$54,578 + $156,596
$211,174
2014
$2,104 (−1.3%)
$52,706 + $151,223
$203,929
2013
$2,131 (+6.2%)
$52,706 + $151,223
$203,929
2012
$2,006
$52,468 + $150,540
$203,008
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,622
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
056360031000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
FR-1
Foothill Residential-1 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
May 29, 2002 • Active
Residential
Perform a fire safety update.
Fire sprinkler
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
In Garage
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Cooling Information
See Remarks
Has Cooling
Room Information
Walk-In Closet, Art Studio, Bonus Room, All Bedrooms Down, See Remarks, Kitchen, Great Room
Heating Information
Radiant, See Remarks
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
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
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 056360031000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Water Source: Private, See Remarks
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural, Biking, Hiking, Fishing, BLM/National Forest, Foothills, Hunting
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.89316600
Longitude: -121.66933900
Directions: From Hwy 32 turn left on the UPPER part of Forest Ranch Rd, Left on Contentment.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,622
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Butte County
APN: 056360031000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 530-864-9192
Days Active in MLS: 105
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 105
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michael
List Agent Last Name: Richards
Co-List Agent First Name: Kristen
Co-List Agent Last Name: Lake
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Century 21 Select Paradise
Co-List Office Name: Century 21 Select Paradise
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
Sierra View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 12.4mi
7/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.7mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.3mi
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
6% 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
Forest Ranch, CA • 95942
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$351,000 – $424,000
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