253 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
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$452,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 27, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,250 sqft

253 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
1,250 sqft
$362/sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Farmhouse sinkBig front porchSpacious backyardLots of windowsCorner lotCozy breakfast nook
We're looking for someone who will love this home as much as we do! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is full of vintage charm, original character, and thoughtful updates. Built in 1913 and located on a corner lot this 1,250 sq ft house offers a welcoming space in the heart of avenues and is just a 15-minute walk to downtown, Bidwell Park, and Chico State!

You'll love the big front porch, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee, as well as the spacious backyard that's great for BBQs and relaxing. The home is sunny and cheerful with lots of windows and features a beautiful kitchen with a farmhouse sink and cozy breakfast nook overlooking the yard. There's also central heating and air, a dedicated laundry room with a washer/dryer.

The house sits above a newly remodeled 1-bedroom basement apartment that's rented separately to Airbnb tenants. The basement unit has its own private entrance, kitchen, and laundry so the only shared space is the backyard.

Details:
 Rent: $1875/month
 Utilities: Flat $375/month (includes PG&E, water, internet, garbage, and gardening)
 Renter's insurance required
 No pets
 Available early September

This home is perfect for someone who truly appreciates a classic Chico house - full of charm, warmth, and history - and who will treat it with the care and respect it deserves. Message me if you're interested!

Utilities: Flat $375/month (includes PG&E, water, internet, garbage, and gardening)
Available early September
253 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,250 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $327,500 on Jul 8, 2016 (17,367% above the $1,875 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $1,875 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 7, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $452,300, with a rent estimate of $1,792/month.

Home Details for 253 E 2nd Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: Central AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 253 E 2nd Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
236 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$367,000
04/14/26
3
1.5
1,068 sqft
199 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$535,000
01/06/26
3
2
1,793 sqft
243 W 3rd Ave, Chico, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$380,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,261 sqft
1224 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/21/26
3
2
1,431 sqft
363 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$299,000
04/06/26
2
1
841 sqft
384 E Washington Ave, Chico, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$447,500
12/30/25
3
2
1,512 sqft
1617 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/14/26
2
2
1,234 sqft
1150 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$435,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,416 sqft
1433 Oleander Ave, Chico, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$460,000
11/17/25
4
2
1,388 sqft
486 E 5th Ave, Chico, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$367,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,059 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Chico

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,792/mo
Average rent
$1.54K
$47MoM
Available listings
394
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "-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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    "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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    "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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,875
Aug 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,875
Jul 8, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$327,500
Jun 28, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$299,000
Jun 21, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$299,000

Frequently asked questions about 253 E 2nd Ave

  • What is 253 E 2nd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 253 E 2nd Ave in Chico, CA is $452,300.
  • What is the price history for 253 E 2nd Ave?
    253 E 2nd Ave in Chico, CA last sold for $327,500 in July 2016.
  • 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 253 E 2nd Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 253 E 2nd Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 253 E 2nd Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 253 E 2nd Ave in Chico, CA has in-unit laundry.

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