825 El Monte Ave, Chico, CA 95928
SOLD
APR 10, 2026
Listed by Mary McGowan, Parkway Real Estate Co., (530) 592-3432 . Bought with Re/Max of Chico

825 El Monte Ave
Chico, CA 95928

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,631 sqft (on 1.94 acres)

$790,000

Last Sold: Apr 10, 2026
1% below list $798K
$484/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,797/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$790,000

Last Sold: Apr 10, 2026
1% below list $798K
$484/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,797/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,631 sqft
(on 1.94 acres)

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 825 El Monte Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

One Of A Kind Property Near Bidwell Park! This beautiful and unique 3 bedroom 2 bath home built in 1920 sits on just under 2 acres and is situated down the street from lower Bidwell Park! With its serene setting, gorgeous remodeled kitchen, high ceilings, tons of windows allowing for great natural light, detached workshop, barn, pastures, fantastic location and more - this home will not last long! The stunning remodeled kitchen features marble counters, a kitchen island, wood floors, plenty of storage, and a bar area and is open to the dining room and family room, which has French doors leading to the deck and fantastic backyard - perfect for entertaining. There is also a separate living room with wood paneled beamed ceilings and a brick fireplace that leads to the primary suite in this split floor plan home. The primary suite has French doors leading to the back deck, wood paneled beamed ceilings, a walk-through closet, and a unique tile bathroom with a shower and extra storage. The large detached workshop building with 2 rooms has high ceilings, hot and cold water, and a dark room, making it great for an art studio, office, projects, storage and more! The beautifully landscaped yard has concrete patios, pomegranate and dogwood trees, looks out to the corral and pasture with troughs and water for horses, and has a pathway leading to the iconic and well maintained spacious barn, which has 4 horse stalls. Additionally, there is a whole house fan, indoor laundry, and a brand new roof for both the home and workshop! This home is an absolute gem and truly one of a kind! Don’t miss the opportunity to own this incredible home and property priced at $865,000!
825 El Monte Ave, Chico, CA 95928 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,631 sqft single-family home built in 1920. It last sold for $790,000 on Apr 10, 2026 (1% below the $798,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $773,500, with a rent estimate of $2,525/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Carport Spaces
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$484/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 825 El Monte Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Entry Foyer, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1631 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Washer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,InsideRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Whole House FanHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family Room, Wood BurningSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, WoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: front doorFloors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood, Pasture

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Concrete, Deck, Open, Patio, WoodFencing: Cross Fenced, WoodOther Structures: Barn(s), Workshop, Corral(s)No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 6Has a CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Carport,Gravel,RV Access/Parking
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Type Unknown
Farm & Range
Allowed to Raise Horses
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 178

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
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: refrigerator, washer, dryer, range, dishwasher, kitchen islandParcel Number: 002050068000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $798,000Price Per Sqft: $484/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 31 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Gutter(s), Stable(s), ParkNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.94 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard, Trust

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Cash to New Loan, Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SN25227511Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 530-518-8888Activation Date: Sat Oct 04 2025Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Sat Oct 04 2025Universal Property Id: US-06007-N-002050068000-R-N

Additional Information

Gutter(s)Stable(s)ParkSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Mary McGowan DRE #01119659, (530) 518-8888
Parkway Real Estate Co.
Karin Anderson DRE #02124385
Parkway Real Estate Co.
Bought with: Mark Chrisco DRE #01063198, (530) 624-7777, Re/Max of Chico
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Source: CRMLS, MLS#SN25227511

Price History for 825 El Monte Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/10/2026$790,000Sold
CRMLS #SN25227511
04/01/2026$798,000PendingCRMLS #SN25227511
03/13/2026$798,000ContingentCRMLS #SN25227511
02/23/2026$798,000PriceChange
CRMLS #SN25227511
02/09/2026$845,000PriceChange
CRMLS #SN25227511
12/23/2025$865,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #SN25227511
10/16/2025$865,000ContingentCRMLS #SN25227511
10/05/2025$865,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #SN25227511

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
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$879
Assessment$80,663
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 825 El Monte Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
875 El Monte Ave, Chico, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$699,000
04/29/26
3
3
1,839
819 El Monte Ave, Chico, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,440,000
05/08/26
3
2.5
2,945
17 Arminta Ct, Chico, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$642,250
07/23/25
4
2
1,910
1025 Isaac James Ave, Chico, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$661,000
07/15/26
4
2
1,910
2 Vermillion Cir, Chico, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$551,500
05/22/26
3
2
1,498
1983 E 8th St, Chico, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$772,500
10/20/25
3
3
2,305
2273 Bloomington Ave, Chico, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$594,000
05/14/26
3
2
1,931
894 Forest Ave, Chico, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$492,000
09/24/25
4
2
1,793

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 825 El Monte Ave.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

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

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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • Larm1
    "People say hi and know each other’s name. The schools are good - from preschool to university. The businesses like to hire locals. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    5
    Flag
  • 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"
    3
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "farmers market, riding bikes, concerts in the park. music is played in the middle of town during the summee"
    0
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "The people are amazing the community makes living there great. it feels like home. you don't have to lock your doors"
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • Pennymac0
    "great mix of young families, retirees and large percentage of medical professionals. Neighbors tend to look out for each other."
    0
    Flag
  • Frankiekyahsilas
    "Small town with big city feel. This city reminds me of my hometown. Most people are friendly. The food is amazing. "
    0
    Flag
  • Joann.bettencourt
    "Block parties, pot lucks, tight knit community. Cul de sac where kids can run and play while parents socialize."
    1
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • Bcso2340
    "great town great place to live and raise a family I love it this is a college town with a small town feel"
    0
    Flag
  • Nathan T.
    "Close enough to walk to CSU campus, downtown, Safeway, and coffee shop. Relatively quiet. “One Mile” is our backyard!"
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • Cynthia M. P. .
    "its a great neighborhood. lately its been dangerous but that is throughout all of chico so no biggie. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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! "
    0
    Flag
  • Jennifer M.
    "Biweekly famers markets being the community together. Also around Christmas time, there is a beautiful gathering with performances in the downtown plaza."
    0
    Flag
  • Priscilla A.
    "Homey neighborhood, lots of kids at play, park right down the street and a school as well 👌🏼 safe community"
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Cjo_88
    "Almost all of my neighbors own dogs and often see them walking past my house or while walking my own dog. "
    0
    Flag
  • Adriana M.
    "Farmers markets! Locally owned restaurants! Local craft fairs! Bars! Events at the Women’s.Club! Bidwell Park!!"
    0
    Flag
  • Leighcardinal
    "Easy! Living in Chico and getting around is super great. I can leave my house 10min before I have to be to work. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Cindijohansonrdh1
    "University events. Great restaurants, beautiful nationally known protected park. Fishing, water sports, 2 lakes nearby. Community businesses, Christmas events. "
    0
    Flag
  • Doug S.
    "i commute by bicycle. City has a boke path that takes you anywhere. The city has friendly a friendly public transportation system."
    0
    Flag
  • Mjstapleton
    "Gated, golf course, hiking trails, oak and pine trees, creeks, friendly neighbors. Gorgeous custom homes with beautiful landscaping and community parks."
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Kelley J.
    "This is the first house I’ve lived in in Chico and its an adorable neighborhood ... close to great food and downtown "
    0
    Flag
  • Marcusonc
    "block parties, holiday get-togethers, outdoor films. close knit neighborhood. Many kids, clean and safe. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

163 pet-friendly rentals in Chico, CA

Explore by feature - Garage

66 rentals with a garage in Chico, CA

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

238 rentals with air conditioning in Chico, CA

Explore by feature - Pool

74 rentals with a pool in Chico, CA

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

254 rentals with a washer/dryer in Chico, CA

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

57 rentals with an outdoor space in Chico, CA

Homes for sale near 825 El Monte Ave

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 825 El Monte Ave

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
The multiple listing data appearing on this website, or contained in reports produced therefrom, is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for viewer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the viewer may be interested in purchasing. All listing data, including but not limited to square footage and lot size is believed to be accurate, but the listing Agent, listing Broker and CRMLS and its affiliates do not warrant or guarantee such accuracy. The viewer should independently verify the listed data prior to making any decisions based on such information by personal inspection and/or contacting a real estate professional.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. as of 2026-07-16 11:41:24 PDT and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information