You know a home is truly special when Realtors have it at the top of their wish list. This is one of the truly notable homes in Paradise. .. fabulous home, neighborhood & views! Designed to take in the incredible canyon views with sunsets, clouds below the canyon rim & an ever changing panoramic canyon view. The site was carefully chosen for the dynamic view of the canyon & valley below. Traditional style home with gated, circular driveway, aggregate with brick detailing & a fully fenced yard with black wrought iron fencing & meticulously landscaped grounds. The formal foyer with a grand sweeping staircase will delight you as you enter into the living room with bay window, crown molding & fireplace. The extraordinary kitchen has everything you might want. .. walk in pantry, 2 dishwashers, warming & steam drawers, center island, breakfast bar, wine refrigerator. .. it has it all! A breakfast nook between the kitchen & family room has a slider to the pool area, convenient for outdoor entertaining. The family room also has a fireplace so the kitchen, nook & family room make a comfortable great room setting. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs with an incredible master suite, with a sitting area, wet bar, twin walk-in closets & elegant tub with view. .. wow! There is a media/party room on the lower level with a spiral staircase to the huge open loft room, plus a den with built-in cabinetry downstairs. With a pool, hot tub & guest house/cabana, this home truly does have it all!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.35 acresLot Size
$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Sue Soeth•DRE #01081602• Real Estate Professionals
Bought with Trisha Shoemaker•DRE #01919786• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Welcome Home
You know a home is truly special when Realtors have it at the top of their wish list. This is one of the truly notable homes in Paradise...fabulous home, neighborhood & views! Designed to take in the incredible canyon views with sunsets, clouds below the canyon rim & an ever changing panoramic canyon view. The site was carefully chosen for the dynamic view of the canyon & valley below. Traditional style home with gated, circular driveway, aggregate with brick detailing & a fully fenced yard with black wrought iron fencing & meticulously landscaped grounds. The formal foyer with a grand sweeping staircase will delight you as you enter into the living room with bay window, crown molding & fireplace. The extraordinary kitchen has everything you might want...walk in pantry, 2 dishwashers, warming & steam drawers, center island, breakfast bar, wine refrigerator...it has it all! A breakfast nook between the kitchen & family room has a slider to the pool area, convenient for outdoor entertaining. The family room also has a fireplace so the kitchen, nook & family room make a comfortable great room setting. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs with an incredible master suite, with a sitting area, wet bar, twin walk-in closets & elegant tub with view...wow! There is a media/party room on the lower level with a spiral staircase to the huge open loft room, plus a den with built-in cabinetry downstairs. With a pool, hot tub & guest house/cabana, this home truly does have it all!
Public Records
Mar 27, 2002
Sold
$750,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,537 (+599.8%)
$80,000 + $560,134
$640,134
2024
$934 (−1.8%)
$80,000 + $526,000
$606,000
2023
$951
$80,000
2022
$951 (+0.2%)
$80,000
2021
$949 (+3.8%)
$80,000
2020
$914
$80,000
2019
$914 (−91.0%)
$80,000
2018
$10,156 (+1.5%)
$80,000
2017
$10,006 (+27.4%)
$165,469 + $789,191
$954,660
2016
$7,857
$165,469 + $789,191
$954,660
2015
$7,852
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
2014
$7,858 (+0.2%)
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
2013
$7,844 (+2.0%)
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
2012
$7,692
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
Tax history for 157 Valley Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,537 (+599.8%)
$80,000 + $560,134
$640,134
2024
$934 (−1.8%)
$80,000 + $526,000
$606,000
2023
$951
$80,000
2022
$951 (+0.2%)
$80,000
2021
$949 (+3.8%)
$80,000
2020
$914
$80,000
2019
$914 (−91.0%)
$80,000
2018
$10,156 (+1.5%)
$80,000
2017
$10,006 (+27.4%)
$165,469 + $789,191
$954,660
2016
$7,857
$165,469 + $789,191
$954,660
2015
$7,852
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
2014
$7,858 (+0.2%)
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
2013
$7,844 (+2.0%)
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
2012
$7,692
$125,000 + $640,000
$765,000
*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
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.35 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
5,277
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
051460008000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
RR 2/3
Rural Residential-2/3 Zone
The rural residential (RR) zones are intended for land areas that are planned or are existing single-family rural residential areas characterized by moderately large parcels and with residential densities that range from one to 2 dwelling units per acre.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range, Grill, Ice Maker, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Range/Stove Hood, Refrigerator, Warmer Oven Drawer, Water Line to Refrigerator
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook
Granite Counters, Kitchen Open to Family Room, Remodeled Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathtub, Shower, Shower in Tub, Double Sinks In Master Bath, Exhaust fan(s), Privacy toilet door, Separate tub and shower, Tile Counters, Walk-in shower
Cooling Information
Central, Zoned, Whole House Fan
Has Cooling
Room Information
Family Room, Formal Entry, Game Room, Guest/Maid's Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Office, Sauna, Separate Family Room, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
Fireplace Information
Family Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Zoned, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Has Heating
Interior Features
Sliding Glass Door(s)
2 Staircases, Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Moldings, Granite Counters, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Storage Space, Tile Counters, Track Lighting, Vacuum Central, Wet Bar
Levels: Two
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Security Features: Automatic Gate, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Wired for Alarm System
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered, Patio Open
Has Patio
Pool Features: Private, In Ground, Diving Board, Fenced
Has Pool
Has Sprinklers
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Direction Faces: South
Parcel Number: 051460008000
Property Condition: Turnkey
Has View
Waterfront Features: Fishing in Community, Reservoir in Community
Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Telephone - On Property, Sewer Not Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Foothills, Mountainous, Rural
School Information
High School District: Paradise Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.75955600
Longitude: -121.65003100
Directions: Skyway to Oliver to Valley View to Valley Ridge
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
Zoning: 00
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,277
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Butte County
APN: 051460008000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 184
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 184
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Sue
List Agent Last Name: Soeth
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Real Estate Professionals
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Trisha
Buyer Agent Last Name: Shoemaker
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Blue Team Realty, Inc.
Around this home
Schools
Paradise Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
Paradise Intermediate School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Paradise Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
35 unhealthy days expected this year, 40 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Paradise, CA • 95969
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
13.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$765,000 – $925,000
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