NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 Lower Forbestown Rd Oroville, CA 95966

Estimated Value: $557,249 - $681,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,623 Sq Ft
$365/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2025

Last sale price $565,000 $348 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,659/month

171 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Lake View
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of March 2025

Nestled in the heart of the California Gold Rush region, this STUNNING custom-built home offers breathtaking lake views and a peaceful sanctuary on 5 acres. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously maintained, the home features 2 ground-floor bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a loft with spiral staircase and rustic decorative railings that can serve as a 3rd bedroom, home office, or gym. The property also boasts an impressive detached, 4-door garage featuring a full bathroom, kitchen, built-in air compressor + air vac, and heat, making it perfect for year-round use. With plenty of space to store your cars, boats, and toys, this property is an ideal base for enjoying the nearby lakes, outdoor activities, and local history. Unwind on the back deck, soaking in the views of Lake Oroville or in the spa, cozy up by the wood stove, and grow your own food in the fenced garden area + chicken coop. Whether you're looking to live here full-time or seeking a weekend retreat from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco or Sacramento (just a 3-hour drive or less), this property offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern convenience, including high-speed internet availability and backup generator. Photos don't do it justice-must see in person to appreciate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheerene Mehrizi

Century 21 Select Real Estate License #02054184 Listed on: 09/10/2024

Century 21 Select Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-MLS Member

Non-MLS Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,623 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Loft
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Separate Bedroom Exit
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Secondary Bathroom Double Sinks
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Cabinets
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Prewired Security
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Power Generator
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 073-110-006-000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Pond Year Round

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Detached, Luxury
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: No
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Levels: Two
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Stove
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Double Sinks, Granite
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet, Outside Access
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Window
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Closet, Granite Counter, Island
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room, View
  • Room Type: Loft, Master Bathroom, Storage, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Living Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 348.12
  • Square Footage: 1623.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Disclosures/Documents: Seller Property Questionnaire, Sewer or Septic Report, Transfer Disclosure Statement, Home Inspection Report, Natural Hazard Disclosure Available, Pest Control Report Available, Preliminary Title Report
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 599000.00
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Pond Year Round
  • New Construction: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
  • Pool: No
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Metal
  • Spa Features: Spa/Hot Tub Built-In
  • Spa: Yes
  • Topography: Forest,Lot Sloped,Forest,Lot Sloped
  • View Description: Forest, Hills, Lake, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Features: Boat Storage, Detached, Enclosed, See Remarks
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Gravel

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Security System Prewired, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane Tank Owned, Public, Electric, Generator, Internet Available
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Central, Wall Furnace, Wood Stove
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Inside Room
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Land Lease: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oroville Union

Lot Info

  • Zoning: U
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Connected
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Lease Type: Net

Multi Family

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 073-110-006-000
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Butte

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Edward James Dean Revocable Trust and Magana Jesus
Bought by
Ernest E Brown Living Trust and Brown
Seller's Agent
Sheerene Mehrizi
Century 21 Select Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Member
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.68%
Views
113
Current Estimated Value
$592,562

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,562
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 16, 2022
Closed on
Oct 16, 2023
Sold by
Dodson Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Dean Edward James
Seller's Agent
Karen Martin
Karen Whitlow Martin Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karen Martin
Karen Whitlow Martin Real Estate
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$164,000
-20.79%
Views
303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Dean Edward James
Bought by
Edward James Dean Revocable Trust and Dean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2011
Sold by
Dodson Randall R and Dodson Linda L
Bought by
Woodcock Robert D and Woodcock Debra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2009
Sold by
Dodson Randall R and Dodson Linda L
Bought by
Dodson Randall R and Dodson Linda L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2006
Sold by
Peters Donald A
Bought by
Dodson Randall R and Dodson Linda L
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ernest E Brown Living Trust $565,000 Mid Valley Title
Dean Edward James $623,000 Mid Valley Title
Edward James Dean Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Woodcock Robert D -- Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Dodson Randall R -- None Available
Dodson Randall R $35,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $565,000 0.0% $348 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Off Market $565,000 -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 For Sale $599,000 +6.0% $369 / Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Off Market $565,000 -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $599,000 -4.2% $369 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Sold $625,000 0.0% $343 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/02/2023 10/02/23 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2023 08/19/23 Price Changed $625,000 -7.4% $343 / Sq Ft
08/06/2023 08/06/23 Price Changed $675,000 -2.0% $370 / Sq Ft
05/12/2023 05/12/23 Price Changed $689,000 -8.0% $378 / Sq Ft
04/07/2023 04/07/23 Price Changed $749,000 -4.6% $411 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Price Changed $785,000 -0.5% $430 / Sq Ft
11/16/2022 11/16/22 For Sale $789,000 -- $433 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,737 $635,460 $153,000 $482,460
2024 $6,737 $623,000 $150,000 $473,000
2023 $3,410 $308,316 $41,201 $267,115
2022 $3,301 $302,272 $40,394 $261,878
2021 $3,240 $296,346 $39,602 $256,744
2020 $3,241 $293,308 $39,196 $254,112
2019 $2,551 $229,323 $38,428 $190,895
2018 $2,180 $195,416 $37,675 $157,741
2017 $2,109 $191,586 $36,937 $154,649
2016 $2,081 $187,830 $36,213 $151,617
2015 $1,977 $185,611 $35,670 $149,941
2014 $1,571 $142,760 $34,972 $107,788
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheerene Mehrizi

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sheerene Mehrizi

    Century 21 Select Real Estate

    (530) 774-3377

    66 Total Sales

    Sheerene Mehrizi
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non-MLS Member

    Non-MLS Office

  • Karen Martin

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Karen Martin

    Karen Whitlow Martin Real Estate

    (530) 228-5553

    74 Total Sales

    Karen Martin
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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 224100955

MetroList

APN: 073-110-006-000

California Butte County Oroville 95966

545 Lower Forbestown Rd, Oroville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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