1259 Rice Ave is a 1,529 square foot house on a 0.39 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Richvale data, we estimate the home's value is $236,781.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$236,781
$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 7.3% lower than the average sale price ($255K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Market trends in 95974, CA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
109.0%
+9.0% MoM
Median sale price
$182K
$168K MoM
Avg. days on market
6d
27 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 1259 Rice Ave
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$785 (+7.6%)
$8,099 + $69,048
$77,147
2024
$730 (+1.8%)
$7,941 + $67,695
$75,636
2023
$717 (+2.5%)
$7,786 + $66,368
$74,154
2022
$699 (+2.3%)
$7,634 + $65,067
$72,701
2021
$683 (+0.3%)
$7,485 + $63,792
$71,277
2020
$681 (+2.1%)
$7,339 + $62,542
$69,881
2019
$667 (+2.1%)
$7,264 + $61,901
$69,165
2018
$653 (+1.8%)
$7,122 + $60,688
$67,810
2017
$642 (+7.8%)
$6,847 + $58,333
$65,180
2016
$595 (−32.2%)
$6,847 + $58,333
$65,180
2015
$878 (+36.5%)
$6,713 + $57,190
$63,903
2014
$643 (+2.0%)
$6,484 + $55,228
$61,712
2013
$631 (+2.0%)
$6,484 + $55,228
$61,712
2012
$618
$6,455 + $54,979
$61,434
Tax history for 1259 Rice Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$785 (+7.6%)
$8,099 + $69,048
$77,147
2024
$730 (+1.8%)
$7,941 + $67,695
$75,636
2023
$717 (+2.5%)
$7,786 + $66,368
$74,154
2022
$699 (+2.3%)
$7,634 + $65,067
$72,701
2021
$683 (+0.3%)
$7,485 + $63,792
$71,277
2020
$681 (+2.1%)
$7,339 + $62,542
$69,881
2019
$667 (+2.1%)
$7,264 + $61,901
$69,165
2018
$653 (+1.8%)
$7,122 + $60,688
$67,810
2017
$642 (+7.8%)
$6,847 + $58,333
$65,180
2016
$595 (−32.2%)
$6,847 + $58,333
$65,180
2015
$878 (+36.5%)
$6,713 + $57,190
$63,903
2014
$643 (+2.0%)
$6,484 + $55,228
$61,712
2013
$631 (+2.0%)
$6,484 + $55,228
$61,712
2012
$618
$6,455 + $54,979
$61,434
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
MDR
Medium Density Residential Zone
The purpose of the MDR zone is to allow for a mixture of housing types in a medium density setting. Permitted housing types in the MDR zones include single-family homes and accessory dwelling units. Non-residential uses conditionally permitted in the MDR zone include public and quasi-public uses, park and recreational facilities, personal services, medical offices and clinics, and general retail. The minimum permitted parcel size in the MDR zone is 6,000 sq ft. The MDR zone implements the Medium Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration
Bathroom
Remodel
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential mechanical
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RICHVALE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,529
Building Sq. Ft: 1,529
Legal Description: 1259 RICE AVE
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,988
Legal Lot Number: 576
Acres: 0.39
Zoning Code: ARMH
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL - SGL FAM RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,529
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Butte County
APN: 029134004000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Richvale Elementary School
Public 1-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Biggs Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
Biggs High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
32 unhealthy days expected this year, 38 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$225,000 – $273,000
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