298 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
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OFF MARKET

298 E 1st Ave
Chico, CA 95926

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,161 sqft

$395,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,432/mo*
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$395,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,432/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,161 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$395K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$9K (-2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$116K (+41.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +58% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$395K
July 2026$399K
June 2026$403K
May 2026$403K
April 2026$402K
March 2026$400K
February 2026$392K
January 2026$380K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
363 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$299,000
04/06/26
2
1
841
1516 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/30/26
2
1
1,223
130 W 3rd Ave, Chico, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$408,000
09/26/25
2
2
1,092
1224 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/21/26
3
2
1,431
384 E Washington Ave, Chico, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$447,500
12/30/25
3
2
1,512
1411 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$399,000
11/03/25
3
1
1,385
236 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$367,000
04/14/26
3
1.5
1,068
243 W 3rd Ave, Chico, CA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$380,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,261
467 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$383,000
03/11/26
2
1
907
432 W 6th Ave, Chico, CA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$392,000
06/23/26
2
1
1,256

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
259 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.07
$359,900
4
2
1,860
Off Market
256 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.07
$603,000
8
4
2,994
Recently Sold
363 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.05
$299,000
2
1
841
Recently Sold
375 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.07
$444,500
2
1
1,447
Off Market
945 Laburnum Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.10
$614,100
3
2
1,802
Off Market
1168 Laburnum Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.06
$549,000
3
2
1,843
Off Market
290 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.08
$400,000
3
2
1,263
Off Market
199 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.11
$535,000
3
2
1,793
Recently Sold
185 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.12
$784,200
6
5
3,399
Off Market
384 E Washington Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.14
$447,500
3
2
1,512
Recently Sold
1223 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.12
$515,000
4
2.5
1,843
Recently Sold
178 E Washington Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.18
$520,000
3
3
2,164
Recently Sold

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
1920
Living Area
1,161 sqft
Price/Sqft
$341
Parking
Garage

About this House

Location, Location, Location. Situated on a corner lot, this classic Avenue's charmer boasts nearly 1200 square feet of living space and includes an inviting front porch, a spacious yard, and a detached 2 car garage. Feel right at home in the living room with the original hardwood floors and plantation shutters throughout. Unlike most homes of this era, this home features the open floor plan concept and features a spacious kitchen with updated counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. Other wonderful amenities throughout include a separate office/bonus room, a basement, central heating/air, ceiling fans, and nicely sized bedrooms. The yard offers a great space to entertain your family and friends with a wood deck, perfect for those summer day BBQ's and cool evenings of star-gazing. You will enjoy this neighborhood with strolls to farmer's market, cultural events at Chico State, and summer nights in downtown Chico.
298 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,161 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $278,773 on May 7, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $395,400, with a rent estimate of $1,737/month.

Home Details for 298 E 1st Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 7, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$278,773
Apr 7, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$267,500
Apr 3, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$267,500
Jan 23, 2009
Source: MetroList Services of CA #200811431
Sold
$260,000
Dec 12, 2008
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$260,000

Market trends in Chico

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$473K
$15.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$302
$0MoM
Available listings
284
7MoM
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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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  • 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 298 E 1st Ave

  • What is 298 E 1st Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 298 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA is $395,400.
  • What is the price history for 298 E 1st Ave?
    298 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA last sold for $278,773 in May 2018.
  • 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 $473K. That is up $15.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 298 E 1st Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 298 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 298 E 1st Ave?
    The lot at 298 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA is about 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft).