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$401,611$218 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $440,000 on Aug 25, 2021

1253 RICE AVE

RICHVALE, CA 95974
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,840 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$402K
$365K low$438K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Aug 25, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$51,611
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$41,289
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.75%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$350,000
CHANGE LENDING LLC · recorded Aug 25, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,088 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$466,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$360,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$466,930

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyButte
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Richvale Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · 0.1 mi
H
Biggs High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi
M
Biggs Elementary SchoolC+
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 6.1 mi

District: Biggs Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95974These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.122

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.277
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,770
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,668
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1253 Rice Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Richvale 95974
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Butte County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Butte County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Richvale 95974
  • Older than 89% of homes in Butte County

What homes are worth in Richvale 95974

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$150K$682K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Richvale 95974.

How it measures up in Richvale 95974

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richvale 95974.

Estimated value$401,611
CheaperTypical $325,008Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 1253 Rice Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichvale 95974Butte County
Estimated valuepricier than$401,61182% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21867% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,840 ft²63% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac3% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than194041% of homes11% of homes

About 1253 Rice Ave

How much is 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA is $401,611 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $365,329 to $437,893. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA last sell?

1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA last sold on Aug 25, 2021 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA?

1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,840 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA built?

1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA?

1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA is assigned to Richvale Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Biggs High School (high), rated D; Biggs Elementary School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Biggs Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA compare to other homes in Richvale 95974?

Among the 154 homes in Richvale 95974, it is worth more than 82% of them ($401,611 against a typical $325,008), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($218 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,840 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1940 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Butte County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA was $6,088. The county assessed it at $466,930.

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