1838 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
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OFF MARKET

$598,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,591 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

1838 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928

Est. Refi. Payment $3,910/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 12, 2021 for $556,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$599K
Since last month
Decreased$6K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$900 (+0.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$42K (+7.6%)
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 +97% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$599K
September 2026$599K
August 2026$605K
July 2026$605K
June 2026$612K
May 2026$623K
April 2026$609K
March 2026$597K
February 2026$591K
January 2026$588K
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
1731 Salem St, Chico, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$439,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,484
1631 Salem St, Chico, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$575,000
05/01/26
3
4
2,037
2085 Mulberry St, Chico, CA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$435,500
06/11/26
3
2.5
1,530
1608 Broadway St, Chico, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$385,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,141
1747 Broadway St, Chico, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$640,000
10/28/25
5
3
3,149
1623 Diamond Ave, Chico, CA
0.62
Single-Family Home
$572,500
01/30/26
3
2
1,652
324 W 16th St, Chico, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$435,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,132
1404 Normal Ave, Chico, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$232,500
03/05/26
3
2
1,430
395 E 17th St, Chico, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$339,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,608
225 W 12th St, Chico, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$520,000
04/04/26
4
3
2,418

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
1818 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.01
$416,800
3
2
1,284
Off Market
1860 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.01
$365,100
4
2
1,232
Off Market
1804 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.02
-
4
2
1,808
Off Market
1870 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$321,100
3
2
912
Off Market
1902 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.03
$291,200
2
1
804
Off Market
1817 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$335,600
2
2
1,062
Off Market
1823 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$308,800
2
1
904
Off Market
1837 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$436,800
4
2
1,762
Off Market
1904 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$303,100
2
1
910
Off Market
1752 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
-
5
2
1,891
Off Market
1847 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.04
$394,500
3
1
1,365
Off Market
343 W 18th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.05
$292,500
1
1
718
Off Market
334 W 19th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.05
$433,300
3
2
2,145
Off Market
1912 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.05
$277,400
2
1
864
Off Market
1730 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
0.05
$247,700
1
1
994
Off Market
333 W 18th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.06
$356,500
3
2
1,036
Off Market
346 W 18th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.06
$264,300
2
1
505
Off Market
338 W 18th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.06
$271,100
2
1
584
Off Market
345 W 19th St, Chico, CA 95928
0.06
$370,500
3
2
1,188
Off Market
1728 Normal Ave #1, Chico, CA 95928
0.06
$180,500
2
1
1,030
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1923
0.31 acre lot
1,591 sqft
$376/sqft
Garage

About this House

Absolutely one-of-a-kind property! This impeccable home is located in one of the quietest sections of the famous "Barber Neighborhood." It has been beautifully maintained and upgraded over the years and is the perfect balance between yesterday's charm and today's comfort and style. The beautiful craftsman touches throughout include custom crown mouldings and window soffits, a gorgeous master bedroom with open-beam ceiling and a fantastic sliding "library ladder" to access the abundant built-in storage as well as a light and bright master bath with skylights and incredible views out into the lush yard. The full basement provides tons of extra storage and also houses the new central heat and air unit to keep you comfortable no matter what the season... The backyard of this home is made for enjoyment and entertaining! With an outdoor kitchen and wet-bar, custom brickwork, expansive deck and a swimming pool - it will no-doubt become your place to get away from it all with family and friends. Add to this the fact that behind your own automatic gate, there is not only a full 2+ car garage, but a HUGE shop with an office and bathroom AND additional RV parking as well... All of this and an OWNED solar system to power your dream home! Book your appointment to see it today. You will not be disappointed!
1838 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,591 sqft single-family home built in 1923. It last sold for $556,500 on Jul 12, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $598,800, with a rent estimate of $2,405/month.

Home Details for 1838 Normal Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923Year Updated: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 12, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$556,500
Jun 11, 2021
Source: CRMLS #SN21118407
Pending
$499,950
Jun 2, 2021
Source: RE/MAX International #SN21118407
Listed For Sale
$499,950
Mar 29, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$150,500

Market trends in Chico

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$468K
$667MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$298
$3MoM
Available listings
284

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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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    "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 1838 Normal Ave

  • What is 1838 Normal Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1838 Normal Ave in Chico, CA is $598,800.
  • What is the price history for 1838 Normal Ave?
    1838 Normal Ave in Chico, CA last sold for $556,500 in July 2021.
  • 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 $468K. That is down $667 from the prior month.
  • Does 1838 Normal Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1838 Normal Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1838 Normal Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 1838 Normal Ave in Chico, CA has a pool.

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