$1,265,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025

869 Whispering Winds Ln Chico, CA 95928

Canyon Oaks Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,956 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$320 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Golf Course View
  • Sierra View Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Living Room with Attached Deck

About This Home

As of May 2025

Exquisite Canyon Oaks Country Club Estate. Nestled in the prestigious gated community of Canyon Oaks Country Club, this stunning custom home offers luxury, privacy, breathtaking views of the Chico Foothills and Bidwell Park, with open space situated on the lot to the left. Designed with a thoughtful split-floor plan, the primary suite is privately situated on the right side, while two additional bedrooms occupy the left. A spacious bonus room perfect for a guest suite, home office, or entertainment area features its own bedroom and bathroom, offering endless possibilities. At the heart of the home is the gourmet chef’s kitchen, complete with granite countertops, a six-burner cooktop, a large built-in refrigerator, wine refrigerator and a generous walk-in pantry, an entertainer’s dream! The sunken living room, adorned with engineered hardwood floors and a cozy gas fireplace, opens to breathtaking views of the lush terrain surrounding the championship Jim Summers-designed golf course. Step outside to enjoy the expansive back patio beautifully finished with porcelain tile, a wood burning pizza oven with stairway to the newly landscaped backyard perfect for outdoor gatherings. The three-car garage is equipped with epoxy flooring, heating and air conditioning, ensuring comfort and functionality year-round with owned solar. Located in a serene and secure community, residents enjoy access to walking, hiking, and biking trails, along with convenient private golf cart transportation to the country club, where a vibrant social scene awaits. Just minutes from downtown Chico, this home offers the perfect balance of luxury living and outdoor adventure. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Canyon Oaks, schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Serna

Willow & Birch Realty, Inc Brokerage Email: Jennifer@SernaTeam.com License #01419600 Listed on: 03/23/2025

Co-Listed By

Nino Gaetano

Brokerage Email: Jennifer@SernaTeam.com License #01236316

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Williams

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area License #01274805

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,803

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $128 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Two Garage Doors
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Golf Course
  • Canyon
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,956 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Double Door Entry
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 018130011000

Community Details

Overview

  • Canyon Oaks Association, Phone Number (530) 894-0404
  • Hignell & Hignell HOA
  • Foothills

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • Security Service
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,803

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$128 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: No
  • Inclusions: wine fridge, garage fridge
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 018130011000
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3956.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sunken Living Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Double Door Entry, Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 319.77
  • Room Type: Entry, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Suite, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Low Flow Toilet(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Open To Family Room, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • View: Canyon, Golf Course, Neighborhood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Faces Side, Garage - Two Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Individual Room, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Biking Trails, Hiking Trails, Security
  • Association Fee: 128.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Canyon Oaks
  • Phone: 530.894.0404
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Foothills, Golf, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Hignell & Hignell

Schools

  • School District: Chico Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Lot 20000-39999 Sqft, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 20038.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 16.02
  • Tax Lot: 11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2025
Closed on
May 21, 2025
Sold by
1994 Ruffner Family Trust and Ruffner Mark Rhoads
Bought by
Buford Randall and Buford Erin
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Serna
Willow & Birch Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Becky Williams
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-2.62%
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.37%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$949,161
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$333,109

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2018
Closed on
Jan 24, 2019
Sold by
Kettle Christopher and Kettle Stacey L
Bought by
Ruffner Mark Rhodes and Ruffner Joann
Seller's Agent
Sherry Payne
NextHome North Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Depweg
Bidwell Realty
List Price
$1,040,000
Sold Price
$970,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-6.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2013
Closed on
Oct 22, 2013
Sold by
Cromwell Randolph G and Balasek Kathi A
Bought by
Kettle Christopher and Ke Stacey L
Seller's Agent
Tom Hampton
Million Dollar Listings Chico.com
Buyer's Agent
Tom Hampton
Million Dollar Listings Chico.com
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-19.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
49.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2011
Sold by
Sorenson Kelly L
Bought by
Cromwell Randolph G and Balasek Kathi A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2003
Sold by
Remainder Ii Llc
Bought by
Sorenson Kelly L
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Timios Title
Grant Deed $970,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Grant Deed $120,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Grant Deed $89,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Grant Deed $100,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $1,265,000 -2.6% $320 / Sq Ft
03/23/2025 03/23/25 For Sale $1,299,000 +33.9% $328 / Sq Ft
01/29/2019 01/29/19 Sold $970,000 -6.7% $247 / Sq Ft
01/07/2019 01/07/19 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2018 11/22/18 For Sale $1,040,000 +766.7% $265 / Sq Ft
11/04/2013 11/04/13 Sold $120,000 -19.9% --
10/22/2013 10/22/13 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2013 04/22/13 For Sale $149,900 -- --
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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
2024 $11,803 $1,068,833 $300,751 $768,082
2023 $11,577 $1,040,033 $294,854 $745,179
2022 $11,394 $1,019,641 $289,073 $730,568
2021 $11,179 $999,649 $283,405 $716,244
2020 $11,148 $989,400 $280,500 $708,900
2019 $7,005 $627,466 $142,642 $484,824
2018 $6,875 $615,164 $139,846 $475,318
2017 $6,735 $603,103 $137,104 $465,999
2016 $6,144 $591,278 $134,416 $456,862
2015 $6,143 $582,397 $132,397 $450,000
2014 $1,276 $120,000 $120,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN25054546

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 018-130-011-000