278 E 3rd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
OFF MARKET
Listed by Emmett Jacobi, Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc., (530) 345-6618 . Bought with Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

278 E 3rd Ave
Chico, CA 95926

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,132 sqft

$456,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,815/mo*
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$456,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,815/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,132 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1910
Living Area
1,132 sqft
Price/Sqft
$404
Parking
4 Parking Spaces
HOA
None

About this House

The vibe in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1910 bungalow is distinctly charming, gorgeous, and full of light! If you don't know the original (Vecino East) Avenues neighborhood, it’s considered one of the most desired neighborhoods, not only for its nostalgia, but for the location as well. Walkability is a premium, being close to Enloe Hospital, Bidwell mansion and trails, CSU, Chico High School, and Old Town Chico with a multitude of eclectic restaurants, shopping, and Collier Hardware! This vintage home has been meticulously well maintained in and out to preserve the old-school vibe and blend of modern amenities including fresh exterior paint, a new tankless water heater, heating and air conditioning system with a programmable thermostat, and custom dining nook. Upon entering this extraordinary property, you will be greeted by rich (mostly original) fir wood floors, an abundance of natural light, dual pane windows with blinds and custom window treatments, a new indoor laundry area, and a beautiful kitchen surrounded with windows to watch the world go by and the seasons change. The back window/door affords a lovely view of a stupendous, flat backyard with room for a Bocce Ball or Volleyball court, or pool! Features include fire pit, a sunflower garden, a big lawn area, and a producing vegetable garden, all of which are irrigated with an automatic, remote water-wise system. Along with parking in the front, there is alley access with gated off-street parking in the back and room for an RV. There is huge bonus potential in the (24 x 20) multipurpose outbuilding, perfectly set up for a workshop, exercise, or art studio, extra outdoor living space, and potential for an ADU. There is a staircase to a small basement accessed from the outside back of the house that serves as a utility area with a large capacity washer and dryer for your big loads! That's right, you have two laundry rooms! The house can be purchased fully furnished, perfect for a 2nd home or rental. Most furnishings are negotiable. This property is a must-see! Make an appointment to see it today, before it's gone!
278 E 3rd Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,132 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for the $487,000 asking price on Aug 6, 2024. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2024 with an asking price of $3,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 24, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $456,800, with a rent estimate of $1,846/month.

Home Details for 278 E 3rd Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UtilityNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Library, Other, Workshop
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1132 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDryerLaundry: Inside,Laundry Closet,See RemarksMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Double Pane WindowsFlooring: Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: 1Accessibility: Safe Emergency Egress from HomeFloors: Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Covered, Front PorchFencing: WoodOther Structures: Outbuilding, Storage, WorkshopExterior: Awning(s), Barbecue, Lighting, Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, RaisedNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Gated,Off Street,RV Potential
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: 9

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Drywall, Lap Siding, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: TurnkeyIncluded in Sale: Refrigerator, 2 washers machines, 2 dryersParcel Number: 003072012000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $487,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 27 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: SN24124093Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 530-519-6333Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06007-N-003072012000-R-N

Additional Information

BikingCurbsStreet LightsSidewalksPark
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Emmett Jacobi DRE #01896904, (530) 519-6333
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with: Kimberly Jacobi DRE #01963545, (530) 518-8453, Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SN24124093

Price History for 278 E 3rd Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/06/2024$487,000Sold
CRMLS #SN24124093
06/27/2024$487,000PendingCRMLS #SN24124093
06/18/2024$487,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SN24124093
04/24/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/18/2024$3,000Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/15/2022$445,000Sold
N/A
06/27/2022$399,000PendingCRMLS #SN22134483
06/21/2022$399,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SN22134483

Market trends in Chico

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

Year2025
Tax$5,548
Assessment$487,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 278 E 3rd Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1224 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/21/26
3
2
1,431
199 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$535,000
01/06/26
3
2
1,793
1433 Oleander Ave, Chico, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$460,000
11/17/25
4
2
1,388
130 W 3rd Ave, Chico, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$408,000
09/26/25
2
2
1,092
384 E Washington Ave, Chico, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$447,500
12/30/25
3
2
1,512
1425 Oleander Ave, Chico, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$652,500
09/05/25
3
2
2,046
1223 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$515,000
05/18/26
4
2.5
1,843
486 E 5th Ave, Chico, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$367,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,059
243 W 3rd Ave, Chico, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$380,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,261
1150 Arcadian Ave, Chico, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$435,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,416

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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."
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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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    "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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  • 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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    "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 278 E 3rd Ave

  • What is 278 E 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 278 E 3rd Ave in Chico, CA is $456,800.
  • What is the price history for 278 E 3rd Ave?
    278 E 3rd Ave in Chico, CA last sold for $487,000 in August 2024.
  • Is Chico a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chico is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chico?
    The median sale price in Chico is $457K. That is up $5.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 278 E 3rd Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 278 E 3rd Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 278 E 3rd Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 278 E 3rd Ave in Chico, CA has in-unit laundry.
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