Butte County, CA Property Records
Property records in Butte, California provide important details about real estate ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax information, sales history, and recorded documents such as deeds, liens, and transfers. These records are useful for homebuyers, property owners, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying ownership, reviewing assessment data, or understanding a property’s legal and financial history.
Official Butte property records are maintained by county offices, including the Assessor and the Recorder. Users can access assessment and parcel information through the county’s online resources or request recorded documents directly from the appropriate office. For accurate and current information, start with the county’s official Butte property records resources.
Butte County, CA Property Records & Statistics
Butte County's housing costs sit below California averages while remaining above national levels. The median rent is $1,158, under the state median of $1,260 and above the national $840.25. The median home value of $321,900 is lower than the California median of $403,775, though still well above the national $173,750.
The median property tax rate is 0.71%, slightly above the state's 0.69% and just below the national 0.74%.
Household incomes are a clear point of difference. The median of $63,187 is well under the state's $78,109.75 and slightly below the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.97% is higher than both the state rate of 3.72% and the national 2.87%, which points to a softer local job market.
Renter-occupied housing accounts for 26.65% of homes, below the state's 33.49% but above the national 21.81%. Overall, Butte County offers relatively affordable home prices by California standards, paired with lower incomes and higher unemployment than the state as a whole. Taken together, these figures matter for anyone comparing California markets. Home values of $321,900 make Butte more accessible than many parts of the state, while the lower income and higher unemployment figures show that affordability still depends heavily on local wages. That mix is worth weighing carefully for anyone relocating to the North State.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Butte
Butte County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 106,471 total parcels, including 92,600 residential and 5,737 commercial parcels, and tax records reach 86.49% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 456,264 deeds and 214,754 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 50,050 properties, with the latest update on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 106,471 |
| Residential Parcels | 92,600 |
| Commercial Parcels | 5,737 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 86.49% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 456,264 |
| Mortgage Records | 214,754 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 50,050 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 70,222 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records document what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Butte County has 244,699 assignment and release records on file. They include 33,078 assignment documents and 211,336 release documents, along with 285 other documents. Assignments were recorded from January 3, 2005 through August 15, 2025, and releases from December 31, 1991 through August 15, 2025.
These records help property researchers see who holds a mortgage, trace a loan between lenders, and confirm that earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners, title researchers, and lenders can use them to spot open liens before a sale or refinance and to review the loan history of a specific property.
How to Search Butte County, CA Property Records
Butte County property records are maintained by the Butte County Clerk-Recorder, which records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents. Ownership, transfer history, and recorded liens can be found through the office. Together these records cover the county's 106,471 parcels and 456,264 recorded deeds.
To search recorded documents online, use the Butte County official records search, which lets you look up deeds and other filings. For office information, services, and instructions, visit the Butte County Clerk-Recorder website. Recording and request forms are available on the Butte County Recorder forms page.
For assessments, use the Butte County parcel search and assessed value lookup; for bills and payments, see the Butte County property taxes page.
The office is located at 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965 and can be reached at 530-552-3400, Option 2 and is open Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM for in-person requests. Staff can help if you cannot find a document online.
Online searches generally let you filter by name, document type, and recording date, and results typically show the recording date, document type, and the parties named in each filing. Opening a record lets you review the document details and request copies when needed.
Before you search, have the owner name, property address, or document type ready. Start with the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. If a record does not appear, try variations of the name or a wider date range, or contact the office directly.
Butte Registrar of Deeds
The Butte County Probate Office is located at 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA, 95965 and can be reached at 530-552-3400, Option 2. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through recorder.buttecounty.net or the official website ca-buttecountyclerkrecorder.civicplus.com.
Butte County Clerk-Recorder
Butte County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Butte County property records by address?
Property address lookups usually begin with the Butte County Clerk-Recorder website. Recorded documents can then be reviewed through the Butte County official records search to find deeds tied to the address. Staff at the Butte County Clerk-Recorder can assist at 530-552-3400, Option 2 if the address does not return a match. Having the street address and owner name ready makes searching faster.
How can I find property owners in Butte County?
The most reliable way to identify an owner is the latest recorded deed. Search for it in the Butte County official records search, or ask the Butte County Clerk-Recorder by calling 530-552-3400, Option 2 for guidance on locating the right document. Searching by owner name, date range, or document type often gives the best results.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Butte County?
The Assessor's Butte County parcel search and assessed value lookup takes you to a search drawn directly from Assessor data, which is updated frequently. Use a parcel number or address to find the current assessment.
Where can I find Butte County property tax bills and payment records?
The Treasurer-Tax Collector posts bills and takes payments through the Butte County property taxes page, including free e-check payments and a monthly payment option. In-person payments are taken at 25 County Center Drive, Suite 125, Oroville, and the office's phone is 530-552-3720.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Butte County?
Use the Butte County official records search to find deeds and other recorded documents. You can also visit the Butte County Clerk-Recorder at 155 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965 or call 530-552-3400, Option 2. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Copies of recorded documents may be available for a fee; staff can explain how to request them.
Where can I access Butte County parcel maps and GIS information?
The Assessor maintains the parcel maps used to value every property, and the Butte County parcel search page is where to begin. Recorded documents can add legal descriptions to use alongside a map. Maps are for reference and do not replace a professional land survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Butte County?
Unincorporated areas are served by Butte County Development Services. Apply for and track building permits at the county's online permit center, or see the Butte County permits page. Building questions go to 530-552-3700 and zoning questions to 530-552-3701. Chico, Oroville, Paradise, Gridley, and Biggs run their own permitting inside city limits.
How can I create a list of property owners in Butte County?
Lists of owners are not generally built from the recorder's search tools, which are designed for individual lookups. For a larger request, call the Butte County Clerk-Recorder at 530-552-3400, Option 2 to ask about options, or review the Butte County Clerk-Recorder website for request information. Larger or recurring requests may require a written request, so ask staff how to proceed.