Listed by Karin Anderson•DRE #02124385• Parkway Real Estate Co.
Contact: 530-864-5785
Pending
$329,000
Est. $2,070/mo —
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,005
sq ft
5245 Headwaters Rd, Forest Ranch, CA 95942
About this home
Peaceful Retreat in the Sierra Nevada Foothills! This beautiful 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is situated on an expansive and fully fenced 5 acre parcel surrounded by pine, cedar, and oak trees, creating a picturesque and peaceful retreat in the charming community of Forest Ranch in the Sierra Nevada foothills! With gorgeous wood beamed vaulted ceilings, a spacious and welcoming front deck, a cozy wood stove at the heart of the home with beautiful river rock surround, and various windows throughout, this home is light and bright! The kitchen features a brand new microwave, newer refrigerator, large pantry, dishwasher, and is open to the dining area. Additionally, there are 2 spacious bedrooms, a bathroom with a separate tub and shower, a built-in bookshelf, central HVAC, a covered back entry area leading to the indoor laundry which has a newer washer and dryer, cement board siding, and an incredible 1 year old permitted garage and shop area with an extra tall roll up door, snow load bearing roof, an overbuilt electrical panel with weather protection, a plumbed water line and more! Not only does this property feature a 600 ft+ private well with a newer pump and switch, but there is a newer chicken coop with an automatic solar powered door, newer covered wood storage area, an animal pen with 2 shelters, garden boxes with drip system irrigation, a large crawl space for extra storage, and a variety of gorgeous trees including pomegranate, apple, peach, and wild native Dogwoods as well as roses, daffodils, tulips, sunflowers, and a blueberry bush! Conveniently located 15 minutes from Chico along the scenic Highway 32 and close to Forest Ranch’s downtown area, this property won’t last long! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to enjoy your very own serene retreat where you can observe the wildlife, stargaze, and relax in a gorgeous and peaceful setting!
Don't miss out on this impeccably maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bath home tucked away on this beautifully treed, 5 acre parcel. This solidly built home has so much to offer, including; vaulted wood beam ceilings, cozy woodstove with river rock surround, central heat and air, new carpet in living room and bedrooms, large front deck, covered back entry, inside laundry, large pantry, bathroom with tub and separate shower, 600 ft+ private well, cement board siding, circular driveway, and so much more. In addition to wonderfully maintaining the home, this seller has paid special attention to providing fire clearance around the property for increased safety. This home is situated just fifteen minutes east of Chico via scenic Highway 32 in the charming community of Forest Ranch. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Forest Ranch offers a variety of wildlife, cooler summers, some snow in the winter, and dark nights perfect for stargazing. With a small grocery store, K-8 charter school, two churches, full-time CalFire Station, and quiet downtown, Forest Ranch has a friendly, small town feel that is hard to beat!
Public Records
Jan 21, 1998
Sold
$37,500
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,714 (+77.3%)
$130,050 + $233,376
$363,426
2024
$2,095 (+1.2%)
$127,500 + $193,800
$321,300
2023
$2,070 (+1.7%)
$76,771 + $111,492
$188,263
2022
$2,036 (+1.9%)
$75,266 + $109,306
$184,572
2021
$1,998 (+0.3%)
$73,791 + $107,163
$180,954
2020
$1,993 (+1.8%)
$72,345 + $105,062
$177,407
2019
$1,957 (+1.9%)
$71,604 + $103,985
$175,589
2018
$1,921 (+2.1%)
$70,200 + $101,947
$172,147
2017
$1,882 (+9.5%)
$67,475 + $97,990
$165,465
2016
$1,718
$67,475 + $97,990
$165,465
2015
$1,718 (+2.4%)
$66,152 + $96,069
$162,221
2014
$1,677 (−1.1%)
$63,883 + $92,773
$156,656
2013
$1,696 (+6.1%)
$63,883 + $92,773
$156,656
2012
$1,598
$63,595 + $92,354
$155,949
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.01 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,005
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,005
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
056320021000
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 accessory structure
ADU
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential new construction
New construction
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.
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
4 days above 96° expected this year, 9 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
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5245 Headwaters Rd
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