1216 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
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OFF MARKET

$390,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,450 sqft

1216 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928

Est. Refi. Payment $2,383/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 7, 2012 for $227,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$390K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$163K (+71.6%)
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 +62% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$390K
July 2026$395K
June 2026$400K
May 2026$400K
April 2026$398K
March 2026$390K
February 2026$380K
January 2026$374K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1404 Normal Ave, Chico, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$232,500
03/05/26
3
2
1,430
1200 Ivy St, Chico, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$306,425
02/23/26
3
2
1,102
1212 Salem St, Chico, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$325,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,147
1220 Chestnut St #1, Chico, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$335,000
03/12/26
2
1
848
1224 Locust St, Chico, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/05/26
4
2
1,455
1608 Broadway St, Chico, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$385,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,141
1111 Olive St, Chico, CA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$226,111
07/28/26
3
2
1,200
1149 Ivy St, Chico, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$290,000
05/08/26
2
1
806
1731 Salem St, Chico, CA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$439,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,484
324 W 16th St, Chico, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$435,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,132

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
1220 Chestnut St #1, Chico, CA 95928
0.01
$335,000
2
1
848
Recently Sold
1258 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.07
$336,700
3
1
980
Off Market
1206 Normal Ave #1, Chico, CA 95928
0.07
$351,000
2
1
1,092
Off Market
1139 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.07
$405,400
4
2
1,475
Off Market
1275 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.11
$375,200
2
1
1,182
Off Market
1151 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.11
$388,100
2
1
887
Off Market
329 W 12th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.12
$335,000
2
1
984
Recently Sold
1309 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.13
$454,500
4
2
1,779
Off Market
1224 Salem St, Chico, CA 95928
0.13
$489,100
3
2
1,432
Off Market
1336 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.12
$395,600
2
2
1,457
Off Market
1212 Salem St, Chico, CA 95928
0.13
$325,000
3
1
1,147
Recently Sold
1346 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928
0.12
-
2
2
1,026
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1932
Living Area
1,450 sqft
Price/Sqft
$269

About this House

This Chico Charmer is a 1930's craftsman style home that has been very well maintained. The swing on the large covered porch invites you to have a seat and relax the day away. Inside you'll find so much character including the original fir floors along with crown molding, new carpet and vinyl and plenty of built-ins and storage. The home has a very nice flow with two bedrooms and one bathroom down stairs and a breathtaking master suite upstairs with a balcony overlooking the fully landscaped back yard. Energy efficient upgrades include dual-pane windows, solar panels, mini-split heat & air system, tank-less water heater and more! The back yard is completely fenced with a gate, has mature landscaping with an automatic sprinkler system, wood deck and plenty of patio space. Downtown Chico and Bidwell Park are just a few blocks away. Don't miss out on this unique home!

*NO Pets, NO Smoking

**Please do not disturb tenants.

Please note that this property is available 3/6/22. NOT pre-leasing for summer 2023 move in.

Owner responsible for Landscaping service.
Tenant responsible for garbage, water/sewer, gas, electric, cable/internet and alarm monitoring.
1216 Chestnut St, Chico, CA 95928 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,450 sqft single-family home built in 1932. It last sold for $227,500 on Sep 7, 2012. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2023 with an asking price of $2,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 19, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $390,300, with a rent estimate of $2,328/month.

Home Details for 1216 Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System
Interior Details
Ceiling Fan

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1932Year Updated: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckPorch
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 19, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Feb 7, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,100
Feb 17, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Feb 10, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$2,050
Feb 17, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved

Market trends in Chico

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$473K
$15.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$302
$0MoM
Available listings
284
7MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 1216 Chestnut St

  • What is 1216 Chestnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1216 Chestnut St in Chico, CA is $390,300.
  • What is the price history for 1216 Chestnut St?
    1216 Chestnut St in Chico, CA last sold for $227,500 in September 2012.
  • Is Chico a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chico is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chico?
    The median sale price in Chico is $473K. That is up $15.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 1216 Chestnut St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1216 Chestnut St in Chico, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1216 Chestnut St?
    The lot at 1216 Chestnut St in Chico, CA is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).

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