246 W  16th St, Chico, CA 95928
OFF MARKET
Listed by Alisha Fickert, Keller Williams Realty Chico Area, (530) 809-3700 . Bought with Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

246 W 16th St
Chico, CA 95928

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,717 sqft

$456,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,817/mo*

$456,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,817/mo*
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,717 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Remarkable home with investment potential in the charming Barber District! This captivating residence features a generous 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout spanning across 1,717 square feet, radiating charm and sophistication at every turn. As you step inside, the allure grows with the inclusion of not just one, but two bonus rooms that open up a world of possibilities - envision the possibilities of a home office, gym, or more.

The well-designed floor plan effortlessly accommodates your every need while maintaining an inviting and open atmosphere. The centerpiece of this home is its thoughtfully updated kitchen, complete with modern appliances that will delight any culinary enthusiast. A notable feature is the expansive, fenced backyard, providing possible space for an ADU. Take advantage of outdoor living on the covered back patio, ideal for relishing morning coffee or hosting year-round gatherings.

Benefit from the convenience of living just a short bike ride away from Chico State University and downtown, immersing yourself in a dynamic community. Enjoy quick access to an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The living room is bathed in natural light through large windows, offering a welcoming space to unwind and relax. Cozy up with a good book or indulge in tranquil evenings.

A mere one-minute stroll leads you to the nearby Rotary Park, a lush oasis of greenery and recreational activities. Noteworthy features of the home include elegant wood flooring throughout most of the home, a newer 2022 sewer line, and contemporary stainless-steel appliances that enhance everyday living. The updated bathroom adds a touch of modern elegance, while the separate laundry room provides practical storage solutions.

The covered front patio and landscaped yard create a warm and inviting curb appeal. The garage has been ingeniously converted into a bonus room and storage space, accommodating bikes and more. With its exceptional location, spacious layout, and thoughtful upgrades, this home is a must-see. Don't miss the opportunity to transform this dream property into your own and experience the finest of Chico living.
246 W 16th St, Chico, CA 95928 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,717 sqft single-family home built in 1951. It last sold for $412,000 on Sep 13, 2023 (1% below the $415,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2023 with an asking price of $3,250 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 18, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $456,000, with a rent estimate of $2,442/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 246 W 16th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1717 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Dishwasher, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Wood StoveHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: BlindsCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: living room
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front PorchFencing: Chain Link, WoodOther Structures: Shed(s), StorageNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageParking: 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: 15

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: Refrigerator, washer & dryerParcel Number: 005194007000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $415,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Aug 23 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: BikingNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SN23141738Living Area Range Units: Square FeetCommon Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06007-N-005194007000-R-N

Additional Information

Biking
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Alisha Fickert DRE #01764899, (530) 809-3474
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Keith Fickert DRE #02098476
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Bought with: Carol Roniss DRE #00756402, (530) 345-6618, Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SN23141738

Price History for 246 W 16th St

DatePriceEventSource
12/18/2023ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
11/02/2023$2,400PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
10/26/2023$2,700PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
10/19/2023$3,250Listed For RentZillow Rentals
09/13/2023$412,000Sold
CRMLS #SN23141738
08/24/2023$415,000PendingCRMLS #SN23141738
08/08/2023$415,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SN23141738
06/24/2008$242,000Sold
N/A
04/30/2008$252,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/18/2008$265,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/09/2008$295,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Chico

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$457K
$5.17K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$302
$3
MoM
Available listings
276
5
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,894
Assessment$420,240
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 246 W 16th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.12
Single-Family Home
$439,000
04/29/26
3
2
1,484
0.05
Single-Family Home
$435,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,132
0.05
Single-Family Home
$385,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,141
0.39
Single-Family Home
$339,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,608
0.12
Single-Family Home
$471,000
09/05/25
3
1
1,510
0.32
Single-Family Home
$350,000
06/05/26
4
2
1,455
0.15
Single-Family Home
$232,500
03/05/26
3
2
1,430
0.23
Single-Family Home
$409,500
07/21/25
2
2
1,457
0.24
Single-Family Home
$410,000
12/19/25
6
2
2,496
0.34
Single-Family Home
$435,000
03/05/26
4
3
2,018

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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

  • 74 % 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."
  • 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"
  • Larm1
    "People say hi and know each other’s name. The schools are good - from preschool to university. The businesses like to hire locals. "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "farmers market, riding bikes, concerts in the park. music is played in the middle of town during the summee"
  • Trulia User
    "The people are amazing the community makes living there great. it feels like home. you don't have to lock your doors"
  • 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."
  • Pennymac0
    "great mix of young families, retirees and large percentage of medical professionals. Neighbors tend to look out for each other."
  • Frankiekyahsilas
    "Small town with big city feel. This city reminds me of my hometown. Most people are friendly. The food is amazing. "
  • Joann.bettencourt
    "Block parties, pot lucks, tight knit community. Cul de sac where kids can run and play while parents socialize."
  • 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"
  • Bcso2340
    "great town great place to live and raise a family I love it this is a college town with a small town feel"
  • Nathan T.
    "Close enough to walk to CSU campus, downtown, Safeway, and coffee shop. Relatively quiet. “One Mile” is our backyard!"
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • Cynthia M. P. .
    "its a great neighborhood. lately its been dangerous but that is throughout all of chico so no biggie. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • 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! "
  • Jennifer M.
    "Biweekly famers markets being the community together. Also around Christmas time, there is a beautiful gathering with performances in the downtown plaza."
  • Priscilla A.
    "Homey neighborhood, lots of kids at play, park right down the street and a school as well 👌🏼 safe community"
  • 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. "
  • Cjo_88
    "Almost all of my neighbors own dogs and often see them walking past my house or while walking my own dog. "
  • Adriana M.
    "Farmers markets! Locally owned restaurants! Local craft fairs! Bars! Events at the Women’s.Club! Bidwell Park!!"
  • Leighcardinal
    "Easy! Living in Chico and getting around is super great. I can leave my house 10min before I have to be to work. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Cindijohansonrdh1
    "University events. Great restaurants, beautiful nationally known protected park. Fishing, water sports, 2 lakes nearby. Community businesses, Christmas events. "
  • Doug S.
    "i commute by bicycle. City has a boke path that takes you anywhere. The city has friendly a friendly public transportation system."
  • Mjstapleton
    "Gated, golf course, hiking trails, oak and pine trees, creeks, friendly neighbors. Gorgeous custom homes with beautiful landscaping and community parks."
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • Kelley J.
    "This is the first house I’ve lived in in Chico and its an adorable neighborhood ... close to great food and downtown "
  • Marcusonc
    "block parties, holiday get-togethers, outdoor films. close knit neighborhood. Many kids, clean and safe. "
  • 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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