168 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
OFF MARKET

$382,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,100 sqft

168 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Est. Refi. Payment $2,453/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 9, 2014 for $255,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$382K
Since last month
Decreased$22K (-5.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$36K (-8.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$128K (+50.2%)
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 +30% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$383K
October 2026$383K
September 2026$405K
August 2026$405K
July 2026$407K
June 2026$406K
May 2026$407K
April 2026$407K
March 2026$403K
February 2026$404K
January 2026$405K
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2024
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2021
2020
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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
363 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$299,000
04/06/26
2
1
841
1063 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$378,500
09/18/26
2
1
1,068
236 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$367,000
04/14/26
3
1.5
1,068
146 W 7th Ave, Chico, CA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$330,000
09/14/26
2
1
876
243 W 3rd Ave, Chico, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$380,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,261
1826 Magnolia Ave, Chico, CA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$354,500
09/24/26
2
1
983
467 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$383,000
03/11/26
2
1
907
135 W 9th Ave, Chico, CA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$311,000
04/29/26
2
1
938
1150 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$435,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,416
1516 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/30/26
2
1
1,223

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
180 E 1st Ave #8, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market
180 E 1st Ave #5, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
3
2
-
Off Market
180 E 1st Ave #4, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market
180 E 1st Ave #1, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market
180 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
$1,100,000
16
8
6,924
For Sale
1100 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
$601,500
2
3
-
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #22, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
800
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #4, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #11074752, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
800
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #14, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #11341097, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #11, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
829
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #10669206, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
829
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #24, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
3
2
-
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #11002976, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
800
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #19, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
1
1
729
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #10944355, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #2, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
800
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #23, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
1
1
-
Off Market
1120 Esplanade #6, Chico, CA 95926
0.02
-
2
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 168 E 1st Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1923
1,100 sqft
$347/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Finished basementCharming built-insEnclosed yardCozy hangoutAbundance of windowsElegant pink backsplash
Fantastic early 1900's home just a few blocks from downtown and Chico State. This Classic Chico Home is in great shape with beautiful wood floors, a covered concrete porch and a partially finished off basement. Large 2 bedroom 1 bath with a charming wood burning fireplace and tons of natural light. Home has central heat and air, some newer windows, and detached carport.
168 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft single-family home built in 1923. It last sold for $255,000 on May 9, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $382,000, with a rent estimate of $1,832/month.

Home Details for 168 E 1st Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementTypes of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923Year Updated: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5227 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 9, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$255,000
May 27, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$190,000
May 1, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$200,000
Apr 8, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$200,000
Mar 3, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$200,000

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

Around this home

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 168 E 1st Ave

  • What is 168 E 1st Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 168 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA is $382,000.
  • What is the price history for 168 E 1st Ave?
    168 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA last sold for $255,000 in May 2014.
  • Is Chico a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chico is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chico?
    The median sale price in Chico is $464K. That is down $3.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 168 E 1st Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 168 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 168 E 1st Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 168 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA has laundry facilities.

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