Home Sweet Dome! Rare opportunity to own this spectacular & unique Geodesic Dome home! Situated on 5 wooded acres in Forest Ranch w/ stunning views across Big Chico Creek Canyon and a short 20 minute drive to Chico. Sunlight floods the living space, thanks to the many windows, large glass doors, and soaring ceilings w/ skylights. Step inside to find a sweeping floor plan where the spacious living & dining room flows through to the kitchen. From the kitchen you can access the back enclosed sunroom, backyard, two car garage and the SECOND dome- which has its's own full bath! The primary bedroom is on the main floor w/ a large walk in closet and bath. Up the staircase you'll find two more very functional living spaces and a bath. Step outside to the professionally designed landscaping w/ automatic drip irrigation & multiple sitting areas to enjoy the sunsets. Water tank house w/ a 2500 gallon capacity sits on the property along with a 550' deep well that's shared w/ three other neighbors. There's been many thoughtful upgrades to create a very energy efficient living situation. The "curve appeal" is off the charts w/ this one!
Spectacular 3bd/3.5ba home, with large bonus room on 5 secluded, wooded acres in Forest Ranch. Only a 20-minute drive from Chico, these two linked domes are light-filled, with an open-concept plan offering treed views across Big Chico Creek Canyon. These unusual domes were constructed using custom, concrete-coated, insulated panels manufactured in Florida. They were selected by the owners for their fire, earthquake and wind resistance properties. Skylights throughout bring the outdoors inside. Upgrades to create energy efficient living include geothermal heating, hot water on demand, extra insulation for cooler summer and warmer winter interior temperatures. The master bedroom and bath are on the first floor and many accessibility features make this home comfortable for all abilities. Surrounded by dogwoods, oaks and pines, the professionally designed landscaping includes flowers, fruit trees, and raised garden beds. Drought tolerant plantings with automated drip irrigation surrounds the home. Water tank house with 2,500 gallon capacity sits on the property and the 550’ deep well with additional water storage is shared with 3 other neighbors. Located at 2,500’ elevation, snow is rare in winter and summers are a bit cooler. Enjoy the paved road from highway 32 to the front door. Ask your Realtor for the Features Sheet detailing the multitude of other quality features and upgrades offered throughout this amazing home and property.
Public Records
Jul 15, 2004
Sold
$184,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1990
Sold
$85,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,010 (+6.3%)
$87,843 + $177,458
$265,301
2024
$2,831 (+1.2%)
$86,121 + $173,979
$260,100
2023
$2,798 (+1.6%)
$84,433 + $170,568
$255,001
2022
$2,753 (+1.9%)
$82,778 + $167,224
$250,002
2021
$2,701 (+0.3%)
$81,155 + $163,946
$245,101
2020
$2,693 (−54.6%)
$79,564 + $160,732
$240,296
2019
$5,934 (+74.2%)
$78,749 + $159,084
$237,833
2018
$3,406 (+2.2%)
$115,000 + $410,000
$525,000
2017
$3,334 (+8.0%)
$115,000 + $310,000
$425,000
2016
$3,086 (−27.5%)
$115,000 + $310,000
$425,000
2015
$4,257 (+5.8%)
$115,000 + $305,000
$420,000
2014
$4,025 (+5.0%)
$135,000 + $250,000
$385,000
2013
$3,833 (+10.3%)
$135,000 + $250,000
$385,000
2012
$3,475
$135,000 + $225,000
$360,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.12 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,593
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,593
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
063350005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
FR-5
Foothill Residential-5 Zone
The purpose of the FR zone is to allow for the appropriate development of large-lot single-family home, small farmsteads, and related uses in the foothill areas of the county. Standards for the FR zone are intended to ensure that the development of homes respond sensitively to the foothill setting. Permitted residential uses in the FR zones include a single-family home, small residential care home, and an accessory dwelling unit. The FR zone also conditionally permits non-residential uses compatible with a low-density rural setting, including public and quasi-public uses, mining, animal services, hunting and fishing clubs, nurseries, and commercial stables. Animal grazing, crop cultivation, private stables, on-site agricultural product sales, and other similar agricultural activities are permitted uses in the FR zone. The minimum permitted parcel size in the FR zone ranges from 1 acre to 40 acres. The FR zone implements the Foothill Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Housing-Senior
Lodging-Full service
Agriculture-Cropland
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 98° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
37 unhealthy days expected this year, 44 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Forest Ranch, CA • 95942
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 4625 Dear Abby Rd
$550,014
$6,014 over list price of $544K
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