256 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
SOLD
APR 30, 2026
Listed by Brent Silberbauer, eXp Realty of California, Inc., (888) 584-9427 . Bought with EXP Realty of Northern California, Inc.

256 E 1st Ave
Chico, CA 95926

  • 8 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,994 sqft

$603,000

Last Sold: Apr 30, 2026
7% below list $649K
$201/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,727/mo*
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$603,000

Last Sold: Apr 30, 2026
7% below list $649K
$201/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $3,727/mo*
Refinance Your Home
8 Beds
4 Baths
2,994 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Step into a piece of Chico's vibrant history at 256 E. 1st Avenue, an iconic Victorian residence perched on a prominent corner lot of E. 1st Ave and Oleander, just one block from the Esplanade and minutes from Downtown Chico, Chico State, and Enloe Medical Center. Built in 1949, this distinguished 3-story, 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom home spans 2,993 sq. ft. and was once featured as the Decorator's Dream House in 1982. Each room was transformed by local designers with flair and creativity, a legacy the current owners have preserved and thoughtfully updated with curated touches from Chico artisans, blending historic charm with modern living. As you arrive, the welcoming covered front porch and classic double-entry doors offer just a hint of the character inside. Inside, you're greeted by a breathtaking grand staircase, 10.5-foot ceilings, transom windows, handcrafted wainscoting, and wood flooring throughout. The heart of the home, a large light-filled entry, is a true showstopper and sets the tone for the rest of the tour. The main floor hosts one of two private suites, complete with a full bathroom, kitchenette, and cozy living space. Upstairs, you'll find five additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms at the end of the hall. The top floor features a penthouse suite, an incredible private retreat with its own bathroom, living room, and kitchenette. One of the original bedrooms has been converted into a spacious laundry and lounge area for added comfort. The home also includes a large unfinished basement, offering ample storage or the potential for creative future use. Outside, the fenced backyard and side yard offer quiet retreat spaces, perfect for entertaining under the shaded pergola or relaxing around the fire pit. A gated off-street parking area easily fits three cars, with additional RV/Boat parking for added convenience. With strong income potential (the home is currently being used as an Airbnb), the benefit of the Mills Act tax reduction, and a location steeped in Chico's history, this rare Victorian gem is perfect for investors, multigenerational living, or those dreaming of a legacy home near the heart of it all. Opportunities to own a property list iconic and versatile don't come around often. Come experience the character, charm, and possibilities of 256 E. 1st Ave for yourself. Your next chapter starts here!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 30, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$201/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 256 E 1st Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,UtilityNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Basement, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Main Level Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2994 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, WasherDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Stacked,Upper LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Forced Air,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Wall/Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Wood BurningSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Garden Window(s)Door: French DoorsFlooring: Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreEntry Location: 1Accessibility: NoneFloors: Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Brick, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Wood, Wrap AroundFencing: Chain Link, Partial, WoodOther Structures: GazeboExterior: LightingFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 3No GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Driveway Level,Driveway,Gravel,Gated,On Site,Oversized,RV Access/Parking,One Space
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 282

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: Refrigerator(s), Range/Stove, MicrowaveParcel Number: 003102015000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $649,000Price Per Sqft: $201/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Mar 12 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: SN25122758Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 5308642404Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06007-N-003102015000-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsGutter(s)Storm Drain(s)Street LightsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Brent Silberbauer DRE #02019819, (530) 864-2404
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Bought with: Monet Templeton DRE #01700573, (530) 605-9218, EXP Realty of Northern California, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SN25122758

Price History for 256 E 1st Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/30/2026$603,000Sold
CRMLS #SN25122758
03/13/2026$649,000PendingCRMLS #SN25122758
12/01/2025$649,000PriceChange
CRMLS #SN25122758
10/25/2025$675,000PriceChange
CRMLS #SN25122758
08/05/2025$685,000PriceChange
CRMLS #SN25122758
06/03/2025$700,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SN25122758
06/09/2021$667,000Sold
N/A
03/08/2019$525,000Sold
N/A
02/08/2019$525,000PendingAgent Provided
01/10/2019$525,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/02/2018$500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/14/2018$3,995PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/24/2018$4,495Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/14/2016$359,000Sold
N/A
08/24/2016$359,900PendingAgent Provided
08/19/2016$359,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/19/2016$369,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/07/2016$499,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/28/2016$559,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/16/2015$624,950ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/03/2015$624,950PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/17/2015$650,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/17/2012$350,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,455
Assessment$385,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 256 E 1st Ave

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Sold Date
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1223 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA
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$515,000
05/18/26
4
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1,843
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0.14
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$520,000
11/14/25
3
3
2,164
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0.06
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$535,000
01/06/26
3
2
1,793
259 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.04
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$375,400
05/30/25
4
2
1,860
1168 Laburnum Ave, Chico, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$568,000
08/11/25
3
2
1,843
466 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$619,466
07/03/25
3
2
1,704
1421 Citrus Ave, Chico, CA
0.51
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$580,000
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3
1,767
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$432,000
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1,573
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$550,000
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1,996

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What Locals Say about Chico

At least 479 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

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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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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    "farmers market, riding bikes, concerts in the park. music is played in the middle of town during the summee"
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    "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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  • 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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    "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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  • Jennhilty
    "I don’t have any commute. I travel inside town and sometimes out of area. There is traffic sometimes but since the devastating fire in Paradise displaced all the people who lived there into my city. So we all just need to be patient. "
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256 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,994 sqft single-family home built in 1949. This property is not currently available for sale. 256 E 1st Ave was last sold on Apr 30, 2026 for $603,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $649,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 256 E 1st Ave is $602,700.