381 E 5th Ave, Chico, CA 95926
OFF MARKET
Listed by Becky Williams, Keller Williams Realty Chico Area, (530) 809-3700 . Bought with eXp Realty of California, Inc.

381 E 5th Ave
Chico, CA 95926

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,040 sqft

$333,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,000/mo*
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$333,200

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,000/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,040 sqft

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Description

This 5th avenue charmer is one you'll not want to miss! It has the charm of 1947 but the modern amenities of today. The cozy living room/dining overlooks the front yard. Two bedrooms share a full bath with beautiful granite counters and glass bowl sink.
The kitchen is off the back of the home, with access to the fully fenced backyard, where you can plant your own garden or pull up a lawn chair and relax on the grass. A single-car garage can be accessed from the alley and includes washer/dryer hookups. You never have to back out of your driveway - simply take the alley and exit onto E 4th Ave. So Convenient!

The home was upgraded throughout By the previous owner. The listing from 2016 states: COMPLETELY REDONE ELECTRICAL AND GFCI ADDED, NEW CENTRAL HVAC AND DUCT WORK, VENTILATION FANS/EAVES INSTALLED, HOOKED TO CITY SEWER, DUAL PANE WINDOWS, NEW EXTERIOR DOORS, TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER (OVERSIZED TO ACCOMMODATE ALL APPLIANCES RUNNING AND SHOWER TOO), ALL NEW LIGHT FIXTURES, CROWN MOLDING, MAPLE LAMINATE FLOORING, NEW GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS. FRONT AND BACK YARDS HAVE ALL NEW IRRIGATION LINES AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM, CONCRETE PATIO POURED IN BACKYARD AND NEW DRIVEWAY POURED IN FRONT. Buyer to verify everything they deem important to their purchase of this home.
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 February 15, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 381 E 5th Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1040 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer ConnectedAppliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In GarageMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: /
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 81

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range, MicrowaveParcel Number: 003441003000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $359,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Jan 04 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: CurbsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard, Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash to New Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SN24209025Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 5306360936Activation Date: Tue Oct 15 2024Back On Market Date: Thu Nov 07 2024Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Tue Oct 15 2024Universal Property Id: US-06007-N-003441003000-R-N

Additional Information

Curbs
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Becky Williams DRE #01274805, (530) 636-0936
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Bought with: Nick Allison DRE #02105385, eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SN24209025

Price History for 381 E 5th Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/14/2025$346,000Sold
CRMLS #SN24209025
01/06/2025$359,000PendingCRMLS #SN24209025
12/16/2024$359,000PriceChange
CRMLS #SN24209025
11/12/2024$385,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #SN24209025
11/07/2024$385,000ContingentCRMLS #SN24209025
10/25/2024$385,000PendingCRMLS #SN24209025
10/15/2024$385,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SN24209025
05/10/2016$225,000Sold
N/A
10/20/2015$229,999ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/15/2015$229,999PendingToActiveAgent Provided
10/11/2015$229,999PendingAgent Provided
09/30/2015$229,999PendingToActiveAgent Provided
09/11/2015$229,999PendingAgent Provided
09/09/2015$229,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/15/2015$235,000PendingAgent Provided
07/12/2015$235,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/20/2009$168,000Sold
MetroList Services of CA #200902306
08/06/2002$80,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,090
Assessment$266,349
Home facts updated by county records

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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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  • 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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  • 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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381 E 5th Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home built in 1947. This property is not currently available for sale. 381 E 5th Ave was last sold on Feb 14, 2025 for $346,000 (4% lower than the asking price of $359,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 381 E 5th Ave is $333,200.