$660,227Average Value$315Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Butte Creek Canyon attracts buyers seeking space
Butte Creek Canyon, in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of Chico, is perfect for those who want to escape from the city but still retain easy access to city opportunities. This neighborhood puts residents within a short drive of downtown Chico and a short drive of hiking trails and boating spots. Residents can build their ideal home or move into a turn-key home on a property shared with Northern California wildlife. Kids can attend Chico Unified Schools, and residents can shop and dine in Chico, but they will enjoy much more elbow room than can be had in town.
Some of the homes in Butte Creek canyon sit on multi-arcre
Welcome to Butte Creek Canyon.
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Large lots and move-in ready homes
The neighborhood isn’t organized into neat residential blocks — it’s as organic as the scenery surrounding it, with acres of private property and long driveways leading back to custom-built homes. “It’s a great option if you’re a Chico person, but you want acreage,” says real estate broker Brian Voigt of Re/Max Home and Investment, who has previously sold homes in the area. “You feel like you’re up in the foothills, but you’re close to Chico. There are super nice houses on the creek, but there’s no speculation building. Over time, it’s been built with custom homes by people who like being close to nature but close to Chico.” Homes are typically custom-built and feature contemporary styles and Modern Traditional elements. Buyers will spend from $600,000 to $1.7 million, mainly depending on updates to the home and the acreage size. For those who want to design a home to their taste, lots of varying sizes are available, selling from $45,000 for a single acre to $300,000 for three acres.
Property sizes and House sizes vary in Butte Creek Canyon.
Open lots in Butte Creek Canyon go from $45K to $300K depending on size.
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Residents explore Butte Canyon trails and vistas
“It feels like it’s out in nature. You’ll see lava rocks, and the creek has water all year long. People like to swim and fish,” says Dave Donnan, a Realtor at the Ryno Company with more than 25 years of experience. Butte Creek runs through the neighborhood, providing a year-round place to fish or boat. For those who like to hike, active residents and visitors from out of town enjoy exploring Butte Creek Ecological Preserve. The Butte Creek Watershed Overlook provides sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada foothills and valleys. The Camp Fire of 2018 destroyed the historic Honey Run Covered Bridge, but Butte County has plans to rebuild this landmark site. The neighborhood is full of open natural space shared by all kinds of residents. “There’s lots of wildlife up there,” says Voigt. “Lots of people get into bird watch, but there’s also bears and mountain lions, so that’s something to think about.”
Hikers Explore the trails along Butte Creek.
Get a breath taking view at Butte Creek Watershed Overlook.
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Chico Unified Schools serves the neighborhood
Chico Unified School District serves Butte Creek Canyon. Kids can start at Little Chico Creek Elementary School, graded B-plus by Niche. From there, they will attend Harry M. Marsh Junior High School, graded A-minus, and finish high school at Chico High School, which earns an A from Niche and has been designated a California Distinguished School and a National Blue Ribbon of Excellence School.
At Paradise Senior High, Students equipped for success in life in Paradise.
At Paradise Intermediate, each day, a masterpiece of discovery in Paradise.
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State highway connects Butte Creek Canyon with other cities
State Route 99, known in the area as the Golden State Highway, runs past the neighborhood's western border. This roadway connects the neighborhood with nearby communities like Chico, 10 miles to the west, and Oroville, 30 miles south. Paradise is less accessible, as residents must take an indirect route the 10 miles to town.
Residents head into Chico for shopping and dining
For shopping and dining, Butte Creek Canyon residents head to Chico, the largest nearby city. Big-box stores like Costco and Walmart are just off the highway, making shopping trips easy. Chico has many restaurants in the southern end of town, closest to Butte Creek Canyon, like Tackle Box and Crispy Eggroll, in addition to chains like Papa Murphy’s and In-N-Out.
Families go into Chico for dining experiences.
Nearby residents can stock up with bulk items at the Chico Costco.
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Elevated fire risk
Butte Creek Canyon is in a high-risk area for wildfires. The 2018 Camp Fire and other outbreaks have spread to the neighborhood. Homeowners might find that fire insurance is more expensive than in other neighborhoods. Butte County manages fire safety and monitors potential risks and will be the primary resource for staying informed about possible risks.
The thick vegetation in Butte Creek Canyon increases the area's risk of wildfire.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Butte Creek Canyon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Butte Creek Canyon, Paradise sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Butte Creek Canyon, Paradise over the last 12 months is $892,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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