557 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
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FOR SALE

$380,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 940 sqft

557 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Est. Mortgage $2,458/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
$404/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 557 E 1st Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

This fantastic 3 bed, 1 bath home is just blocks from Enloe Hospital, CSU Chico, great restaurants, shopping, and Downtown Chico. It boasts incredible character with original hardwood floors, lightly painted walls, and a cozy dining nook right by sliding glass doors that open to the backyard. The kitchen is bright and clean with plenty of cabinet space. If you're looking for a charming home in a prime location, this one is definitely worth checking out. Let me know if you'd like more details or to schedule a visit.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Tony Singh DRE #01901843, (916) 519-7009
Ares Realty
Melissa Fontana DRE #02209121, (530) 777-8077
Ares Realty
Originating MLS: MetroList Services, Inc.
Source: MetroList Services of CA, MLS#226027910

Home Details for 557 E 1st Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 940 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: See RemarksLaundry: Cabinets,Sink,See Remarks,Inside,Inside Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionOther Structures: Shed(s), StorageFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: No Garage,Private,RV Possible
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Wood, Wood Siding, See RemarksNot Attached Property

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $380,000Price Per Sqft: $404

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chico

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 226027910

HOA

Association for this Listing: MetroList Services, Inc.HOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3484.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 226027910

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$374K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$30K (+8.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$52K (+16.1%)
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 +60% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$374K
August 2026$370K
July 2026$372K
June 2026$372K
May 2026$373K
April 2026$375K
March 2026$378K
February 2026$342K
January 2026$334K
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
0.19
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$299,000
04/06/26
2
1
841
1411 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA
0.34
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$399,000
11/03/25
3
1
1,385
486 E 5th Ave, Chico, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$367,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,059
1224 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$475,000
07/21/26
3
2
1,431
236 W 1st Ave, Chico, CA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$367,000
04/14/26
3
1.5
1,068
405 Cypress St, Chico, CA
0.63
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$409,000
03/13/26
3
1
1,376
384 E Washington Ave, Chico, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$447,500
12/30/25
3
2
1,512
467 E 8th Ave, Chico, CA
0.61
Single-Family Home
$383,000
03/11/26
2
1
907
1516 Arbutus Ave, Chico, CA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/30/26
2
1
1,223

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
498 E Sacramento Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.03
$593,700
5
2.5
2,200
Off Market
489 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.05
$378,800
2
1
1,068
Off Market
570 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.06
$301,600
2
1
816
Off Market
384 E Washington Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.17
$447,500
3
2
1,512
Recently Sold
375 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.17
$457,100
2
1
1,447
Off Market
466 E 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.16
$613,300
3
2
1,704
Off Market
363 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.19
$299,000
2
1
841
Recently Sold
1224 Spruce Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.18
$475,000
3
2
1,431
Recently Sold
487 E 3rd Ave #A & B, Chico, CA 95926
0.18
$625,000
4
3
1,944
For Sale
945 Laburnum Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.23
$614,200
3
2
1,802
Off Market
1168 Laburnum Ave, Chico, CA 95926
0.22
$564,200
3
2
1,843
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 10, 2026
Source: MetroList Services of CA #226027910
Listed For Sale
$380,000
Mar 4, 2022
Source: N/A
Sold
$322,000
Jan 24, 2022
Source: CRMLS #SN22010943
Pending
$305,000
Jan 19, 2022
Source: CRMLS #SN22010943
Listed For Sale
$305,000
Mar 23, 2018
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,200

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Agent Phone: (916) 519-7009

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Frequently asked questions about 557 E 1st Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 557 E 1st Ave?
    Based on a $380,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 557 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA is approximately $2,482 (about $2,055 principal & interest, $352 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 557 E 1st Ave compare to homes in Chico?
    557 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA is listed at $380,000, about 19% below the $468K median sale price in Chico.
  • What do residents say about Chico?
    Residents describe Chico, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Chico, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 557 E 1st Ave?
    The closest schools to 557 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA are Chico High School (rated 7/10), Chico Junior High School (rated 7/10), Citrus Avenue Elementary School (rated 6/10).
  • Does 557 E 1st Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 557 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 557 E 1st Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 557 E 1st Ave in Chico, CA has laundry facilities.
557 E 1st Ave, Chico, CA 95926 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 940 sqft single-family home built in 1940. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MetroList Services of CA on Mar 10, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 226027910.