Real Estate Investing in Forbestown, California (95941)

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Butte County • Population: 342 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 95941 (Forbestown, CA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Declining values: -2.0% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $243,881
Avg Monthly Rent $1,467
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $66,938
% Renters 14.3%

Market Analysis: 95941 Forbestown

The 95941 ZIP covers a section of Forbestown that demands careful diligence. Prices near $244K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

The investment case in 95941 is resilient only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $244K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Nearby ZIPs in Forbestown have seen price recovery that 95941 has not matched. Butte County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Resident income in 95941 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

New investors are better served looking at Forbestown's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 95941. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Forbestown:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 50/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
5/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.6× the median income
Value Trend
Declining (-2.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,467/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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BALANCED MARKET
Chico, CA Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
47 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Chico, CA metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$307K$265K$224K$182K$141K$99KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 95941 Compare?

Metric 95941 Forbestown Chico, CA California
Home Value $243,881 $243,881 N/A $761,003
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $1,467 $1,467 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.7% 4.7% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.7%
Fair
5yr Growth
-2.0%
Declining

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Chico, CA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
1/2
47 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $243,881
Monthly Rent $1,467
Price-to-Rent 13.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.2%
Cap Rate 4.7%
5-Year IRR 2.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year -2.0% ▼
3-Year CAGR -1.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR -2.0% ▼
10-Year CAGR +3.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
0.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
-2.0%
Flat
Eviction process: Very Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 95941

Population: 342

💰 Median Household Income
$66,938
This area
$66,938
State
$94,164
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
14.3%
This area
14.3%
State
39.3%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
State
-16.6%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
7.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
34.1 years
This area
34.1 years
State
9.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
State
15.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Other/Mixed 65.7%
White 32.8%
Hispanic/Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.5%
👶 Under 18
21.5%
This area
21.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.1%
This area
11.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.0%
This area
0.0%
USA
11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which investment style suits Forbestown, CA?

In Forbestown, CA the significant play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $244K prices and $1,467/mo rents suits that approach.

Is Forbestown, CA good for landlords?

Rental owners in Forbestown, CA deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

What kind of market is Forbestown, CA for investors?

Forbestown, CA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $244K and rents near $1,467/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Is house hacking profitable in Forbestown, CA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Forbestown, CA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Are tenants stable in Forbestown, CA?

The tenant pool in Forbestown, CA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,467/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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