$970,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2019

869 Whispering Winds Ln Chico, CA 95928

Canyon Oaks Neighborhood
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,930 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$247 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Clubhouse
  • Sierra View Elementary School Rated A
  • Canyon View
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

VIEWS, CLASS and a FABULOUS FLOORPLAN! What more can you ask for? Located in the gated community of Canyon Oaks, this home is a spectacular, one-of-a-kind ‘custom built’ home with unbelievable views off the backside of the home. There are outstanding features at every turn! Tastefully decorated with beautiful wood work throughout, custom built-in cabinets accented by-way of a gorgeous fireplace, beautiful tile flooring and all done in neutral creams and warm natural tones . The 3930 sq. ft home lends to each room feeling spacious and large. If you love to cook, then you will love the extra-large kitchen with a huge walk-in pantry. The home supports both casual and formal dining. The master bedroom is spacious and comfortable! This home is a 4 bedroom home with a Jack and Jill design, 4 baths, separate office, plus a huge media/TV or play room that has a full bathroom and bedroom attached. This room would make an awesome guest quarters or in-law unit too! Surrounded by green belt areas around the home which lends to a more private and spacious feeling. Don't miss viewing this truly special home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sherry Payne

NextHome North Valley Realty License #00639252 Listed on: 11/22/2018

NextHome North Valley Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Depweg

Bidwell Realty License #01447638

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,803

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Sprinkler System
  • Front Yard
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,930 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Custom Window Coverings
  • French Doors
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Water Source
  • Conventional Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 018130011000

Community Details

Overview

  • Hignel & Hignel Association

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,803

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 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: 3930.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Fan, Balcony, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 246.82
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Jack & Jill, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Office, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Window Features: Custom Covering, Double Pane Windows
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Walk-In Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • View: Canyon, Hills
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Excellent Condition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Golf Course, Clubhouse
  • Association Fee: 100.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Hignel & Hignel
  • Phone: 894-0404
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Golf

Schools

  • School District: Chico Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Front Yard, 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: 16.00

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
8.84%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$948,317
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$333,953

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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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
2025 $11,803 $1,090,209 $306,766 $783,443
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: SN18278923

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 018-130-011-000