Home appraisals in Butte County, by tomorrow

Every city and town in Butte County, same fee, same 24 hours, written and signed by me.

Butte County runs from the orchards around Chico and Gridley up to the Ridge and the foothills around Lake Oroville. I value bungalows in Chico's Avenues, ranch homes on almond acreage, older places in Oroville, and houses rebuilt after the Camp Fire. Calls come after a death, during a divorce, or near an appeal deadline, so the value can't wait.

Seat: Oroville16 ZIP codesToday or any past dateWithin 24 hours

What I look at in Butte County

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    On the Ridge, many homes are new builds on lots the 2018 Camp Fire cleared. I compare a rebuild with other rebuilds, and an older survivor with older homes.

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    Farm parcels near Durham, Gridley and Biggs often include a farmhouse, a shop and a well. I value the home on its homesite and flag land that needs a farm appraiser.

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    Near the Feather River in Oroville and Thermalito, I check flood maps. In Chico's older neighborhoods, I look hard at foundations, wiring and how well a prewar house was updated.

Across Butte County

Butte County takes me from flat valley ground around Chico and Gridley, through oak foothills near Oroville, up into the pines on the Ridge. I draw sales from the same part of Butte County whenever I can.

County seatOroville
2026 tax appeal deadlineNovember 30 (filing opened July 2)
Probate casesSuperior Court of California, County of Butte
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What to photograph

Photograph the orchard or pasture from the house, the well and pump, and any shop. On the Ridge, show the cleared ground around the house; in an older Chico home, the woodwork and kitchen.

Front and backKitchen and bathsEvery main roomUpgrades and problems

Upload photos after you order, or attach them to an email. Phone photos are fine.

Homes typical of Butte County

Butte County questions

When is the deadline to appeal our property taxes in Butte County this year?
For 2026, the deadline to file an assessment appeal in Butte County is November 30. A decline-in-value appeal looks at your home's worth on January 1, so I appraise it as of that date using Chico, Oroville or Ridge sales. I can't promise the outcome.
How do I find out what my parents' house in Chico is worth?
Send me the Chico address and photos of every room, the outside and the yard. I check the county record and past listings, compare the house with sales from the same part of Chico, and value it as of today or the date your parent died.
When would I get the report for a Butte County home?
Within 24 hours of the moment I have both your payment and your photos, weekends and holidays included. If you're not in a rush, the regular schedule is 5–10 business days at $299 or $449.

“I've prepared desktop appraisals for every purpose on this list. Some situations still call for an in-person appraisal, though, so check with your attorney or tax advisor first to make sure a desktop report is right for yours.”

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