286 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
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OFF MARKET

$653,500

Last sold price
  • 3 Beds
  • 2,750 sqft

286 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 29, 2022 for $653,500

Home Value

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1,728
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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
272 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.04
$538,500
3
2
1,920
Off Market
277 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.05
$306,900
2
1
744
Off Market
393 E 9th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.10
$263,300
1
1
624
Off Market
252 E 9th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.10
$515,900
4
2
3,200
Off Market
1914 Oleander Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.11
$569,000
1
2.5
4,007
Foreclosure
266 E 7th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.09
$367,100
2
2
1,024
Off Market
1726 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.13
$307,100
2
1
720
Off Market
455 E 9th Ave #8, Chico, CA 95926
0.15
$700,000
-
-
-
For Sale
297 E 10th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.13
$493,000
2
2
1,308
Off Market
467 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.14
$383,000
2
1
907
Recently Sold
1928 Oleander Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.13
$390,600
2
1
1,003
Off Market
271 E 7th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.12
$364,900
2
1
861
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 286 E 8th Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1951
2,750 sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Garden communityEnergy efficient windowsLocal coffee shops
Irresistible investment opportunity! In a prime location just a few blocks off the Esplanade, on the corner of 8th Avenue & Laburnum Avenue, two duplexes create an inviting garden community of 4 units; (2) two bedroom/ 1 bath units, & (2) one bedroom/ 1 bath units. Commodious units feature several updates, and residents enjoy the simplicity of walking and biking in the heart of Chico to local coffee shops & restaurants. All units were updated with energy efficient windows in 2020, and a new roof was installed on the west building. Property was connected to city sewer in 2017. These units have a solid rental history, and would be an appealing addition to any investment portfolio.
286 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 3 bedroom, 2,750 sqft multi-family built in 1951. It last sold for $653,500 on Jun 29, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,732/month.

Home Details for 286 E 8th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: WallAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951Year Updated: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 4

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 29, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$653,500
May 13, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International #SN22091245
Pending
$649,000
May 13, 2022
Source: CRMLS #SN22091245
Contingent
$649,000
May 4, 2022
Source: CRMLS #SN22091245
Listed For Sale
$649,000
Jan 27, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$217,500

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

Around this home

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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  • 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"
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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 286 E 8th Ave

  • What is the price history for 286 E 8th Ave?
    286 E 8th Ave in Chico, CA last sold for $653,500 in June 2022.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Chico?
    Residents describe Chico, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Chico, CA.
  • Does 286 E 8th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 286 E 8th Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.

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