1040 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
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FOR SALE
Listed by Parkway Real Estate Co., John Barroso, (530) 570-8489

$399,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,876 sqft

1040 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928

Est. Mortgage $2,514/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
$213/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1040 Normal Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Charming two-story duplexConvenient half bath downstairsUpdated windowsHardwood flooringIndoor laundry
Discover a fantastic opportunity in Chico’s sought-after Barber District! Full of character and potential, this charming two-story duplex offers 1,876 square feet of living space and endless possibilities for homeowners and investors. Live in one unit while renting out the other, add to your investment portfolio, or bring your own vision to life! Each unit features 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom upstairs, a convenient half bath downstairs, hardwood flooring, updated windows, and indoor laundry. Adding to the appeal, each residence enjoys its own private backyard, detached one-car garage with alley access, and separate gas and electric meters, providing added convenience and independence for both occupants. Located just blocks from Downtown Chico, Chico State University, local restaurants, shopping, the Farmers Market, and beautiful Bidwell Park, this property puts some of Chico’s favorite destinations right at your fingertips. Whether you're looking for a smart investment, an opportunity to offset your mortgage with rental income, or a property to make your own, this Barber District duplex is full of possibilities!
We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

Home Details for 1040 Normal Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1876 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Vinyl, WoodCommon Walls: 1 Common Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Floors: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: WoodNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: DuplexStructure Type: DuplexArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another StructureNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 005095006000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,000Price Per Sqft: $213

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chico
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: SN26236574

Community

Community Features: Curbs, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5663 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SN26236574Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 530-570-8489Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06007-N-005095006000-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 3, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SN26236574
Listed For Sale
$399,000
Feb 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,295
Feb 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,295
May 1, 2025
Source: CRMLS #SN25058859
Sold
$399,000
Mar 25, 2025
Source: CRMLS #SN25058859
Pending
$399,000

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Chico

At least 481 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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  • Dezaray Salinas
    "15 minute drive at most to anywhere in Chico. Drivers are more laidback. However, traffic is at its highest around noon to 6. So you can expect 10 minutes extra in commute."
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  • Larm1
    "My sister has lived here since college. She is now 60. I’ve spent a fair bit of time in chico. It has grown by leaps and bounds - but maintained that small town feel"
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  • Larm1
    "People say hi and know each other’s name. The schools are good - from preschool to university. The businesses like to hire locals. "
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  • Angie.slover
    "Chico is located in a wonderfully central area. There is affordable housing and lots of community events. Still has the old-school small town feel. "
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  • Mike H
    "This area is great there is numerous a I I ties and waterways to be Abel to enjoy. The homeless use it for a bathroom and the city does little to curb the activity. This area used to be great but it hampered by crime and homelessness."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very peaceful a lot of the time! Sometimes there will be fireworks around holidays and weirdos speeding, but other than that, it’s nice"
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  • Trulia User
    "Area is very pet friendly. Lots of people walking their dogs but not too much foot traffic. Night walks not suggested because of low visibility and some high vehicle traffic by main roads"
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  • Trulia User
    "farmers market, riding bikes, concerts in the park. music is played in the middle of town during the summee"
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  • Trulia User
    "The people are amazing the community makes living there great. it feels like home. you don't have to lock your doors"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of people walk their dogs, very few pick up after them and most couldn’t care less about leash laws. It is quite unfortunate considering Chico is home to so many parks."
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  • Pennymac0
    "great mix of young families, retirees and large percentage of medical professionals. Neighbors tend to look out for each other."
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  • Frankiekyahsilas
    "Small town with big city feel. This city reminds me of my hometown. Most people are friendly. The food is amazing. "
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  • Joann.bettencourt
    "Block parties, pot lucks, tight knit community. Cul de sac where kids can run and play while parents socialize."
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  • Bcso2340
    "Chico is a safe and friendly town with many things to do. great schools and lots of outdoor space for kids to grow and be entertained"
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  • Bcso2340
    "great town great place to live and raise a family I love it this is a college town with a small town feel"
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  • Nathan T.
    "Close enough to walk to CSU campus, downtown, Safeway, and coffee shop. Relatively quiet. “One Mile” is our backyard!"
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  • Morgan L.
    "10 minute drive anywhere in town - 30 minutes to all neighboring towns, can pretty much ride bike or walk anywhere but homeless make doing that more and more dangerous "
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  • Bree R.
    "The area is very quiet, the people are respectful, you don’t find too many disturbances, nor are there hardly any criminal activity around."
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  • Cynthia M. P.
    "chico used to be great its kinda fallen apart though, but you can find locations that are really nice and you don't need to worry but there's also locations that are terrible and you don't want to live there "
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  • Cynthia M. P. .
    "its a great neighborhood. lately its been dangerous but that is throughout all of chico so no biggie. "
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  • Amy M.
    "We have witnessed some shady activity due to the nearby social services office building bringing a lot of poverty stricken people into the neighborhood and we have seen drug deals while driving around the neighborhood too. "
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  • Priscilla A.
    "Love this area. It’s nice and quiet. I feel safe to let my kids run around outside. Very nice that the freeway is just none the street. "
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  • Yes M.
    "Cars drive quickly through the neighborhood. So kids need to watch out. The neighborhood feels like the 50’s in how close ours neighbors our. There is a sense of community that it very hard to find. You could leave your front door unlocked and most likely no one would try to get in. It feels safe"
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  • Paloma M.
    "Very safe, I lived here and didn’t lock my door ever ! (Probably not something I should do but I did!) family friendly and college frequently. It’s very quiet and getting to see all the puppies here is so fun! "
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  • Jennifer M.
    "Biweekly famers markets being the community together. Also around Christmas time, there is a beautiful gathering with performances in the downtown plaza."
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  • Priscilla A.
    "Homey neighborhood, lots of kids at play, park right down the street and a school as well 👌🏼 safe community"
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  • Tina A.
    "We have neighborhood parks and very friendly neighbors. No special events. But I feel safe and I have a grandson that I can bring to my house and we walk and play around my neighborhood and feel safe and everyone is friendly and kind. "
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  • Cjo_88
    "Almost all of my neighbors own dogs and often see them walking past my house or while walking my own dog. "
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  • Adriana M.
    "Farmers markets! Locally owned restaurants! Local craft fairs! Bars! Events at the Women’s.Club! Bidwell Park!!"
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  • Leighcardinal
    "Easy! Living in Chico and getting around is super great. I can leave my house 10min before I have to be to work. "
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  • Kheithecker
    "This is a diverse neighborhood. The homes are old (1920s, 30s, 40s) and most owners have taken very good care of them. There are families and all ages of children but every home is not occupied by families with children."
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  • Tommyross20
    "-Farmers market -Local restaurants and taco trucks are some of the best food you’ll eat. -Being close to chico state campus adds being able to have a gym close by. "
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  • Cindijohansonrdh1
    "University events. Great restaurants, beautiful nationally known protected park. Fishing, water sports, 2 lakes nearby. Community businesses, Christmas events. "
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  • Doug S.
    "i commute by bicycle. City has a boke path that takes you anywhere. The city has friendly a friendly public transportation system."
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  • Mjstapleton
    "Gated, golf course, hiking trails, oak and pine trees, creeks, friendly neighbors. Gorgeous custom homes with beautiful landscaping and community parks."
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  • Naudiavelasquez49
    "Walking your dog in a nice area there’s a lot of parks and trails to take in chico and there’s a dog park just for the doggies "
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  • Logan D.
    "well there are a few stray cats on my street so that may be an issue but the park is only a 2 min walk away so that's a huge plus. "
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  • Kelley J.
    "This is the first house I’ve lived in in Chico and its an adorable neighborhood ... close to great food and downtown "
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  • Marcusonc
    "block parties, holiday get-togethers, outdoor films. close knit neighborhood. Many kids, clean and safe. "
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  • Toshia M.
    "A bit too long. I drive about 40 minutes from chico to Orland. If I lived in chico city limits, the drive shouldn’t be more than 15 minutes. "
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Market trends in Chico

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$464K
$3.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$299
$1MoM
Available listings
299
14MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$395K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+1.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$4K (-1.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +40% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$395K
October 2026$393K
September 2026$399K
August 2026$395K
July 2026$383K
June 2026$380K
May 2026$381K
April 2026$388K
March 2026$392K
February 2026$392K
January 2026$393K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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Sold Date
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1,147
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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1040 Normal Ave #B, Chico, CA 95928
0.00
-
2
1.5
938
Off Market
1032 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.01
$371,600
5
2
1,554
Off Market
1027 Normal Ave #A, Chico, CA 95928
0.01
$530,400
7
5
2,395
Off Market
420 W 11th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.01
$303,900
3
1
912
Off Market
1050 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.01
$392,200
3
2
1,010
Off Market
1014 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.02
$321,100
1
1
1,100
Off Market
1051 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$238,200
2
1
1,178
Off Market
1039 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$263,400
2
1
1,050
Off Market
1061 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$365,700
4
1
1,377
Off Market
1033 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$274,600
4
2
1,601
Off Market
1004 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$421,300
2
1
2,000
Off Market
1004 Normal Ave #B, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1004 Normal Ave #A, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1004 Normal Ave #10673724, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$329,100
2
1
-
Off Market
1004 Normal Ave #10673616, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$329,100
2
1
-
Off Market
1104 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$443,300
3
2
1,296
Off Market
1021 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$373,400
3
-
1,661
Off Market
1021 Chestnut St #1, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
-
1
1
700
Off Market
1037 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$250,300
2
1
912
Off Market
1027 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$537,400
7
5
2,500
Off Market

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

John Barroso, Parkway Real Estate Co.
Agent Phone: (530) 570-8489
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Frequently asked questions about 1040 Normal Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 1040 Normal Ave?
    Based on a $399,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 1040 Normal Ave in Chico, CA is approximately $2,580 (about $2,136 principal & interest, $369 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 1040 Normal Ave compare to homes in Chico?
    1040 Normal Ave in Chico, CA is listed at $399,000, about 14% below the $464K median sale price in Chico.
  • What do residents say about Chico?
    Residents describe Chico, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Chico, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 1040 Normal Ave?
    The closest schools to 1040 Normal Ave in Chico, CA are Chapman Elementary School (rated 2/10), Chico High School (rated 7/10), Chico Junior High School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 1040 Normal Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1040 Normal Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1040 Normal Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1040 Normal Ave in Chico, CA has in-unit laundry.
1040 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 1,876 sqft single-family home built in 1959. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Nov 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# SN26236574.