996 E 1st Ave #15, Chico, CA 95926
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FOR SALE
0.77 ACRES
Listed by Tara Anderson, Ballou Company, (530) 518-5914

$549,000

    996 E 1st Ave #15, Chico, CA 95926

    Est. Mortgage $3,502/mo*
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    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    0.77 acre lot

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 996 E 1st Ave #15.
    • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    About this House

    Arguably one of the best corner lots in Chico for traffic count and visibility! Near the intersection of E 1st Avenue and Hwy 99. Power onsite and city services on street. The property is zoned OR (Office Residential) and is primarily intended to implement the Office Mixed Use land use designation. Permitted uses can include: medical offices, churches, fitness clubs, museums, schools, assisted living, live/work, convalescent care homes, drug stores/pharmacies, grocery stores, restaurants, banks, bed and breakfast, day care facilities, financial services, community gardens, dental offices, medical services, and more. Photos include a floor plan concept similar to the location at 1350 E 9th Street in Chico, which can be for single tenant or multi-tenant. With a Use Permit, you may build an apartment complex and photos have been included for that concept as well.

    Home Details for 996 E 1st Ave #15

    Interior Features

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    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Not on Waterfront
    Surface & Elevation
    Elevation Units: Feet

    Days on Market

    Days on Market: 180+

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Building
    Not a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 003480112000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $549,000

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Active

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Chico

    Agent Information

    Listing Agent
    Listing ID: SN25277667

    Community

    Community Features: Gutter(s)Not Senior Community

    HOA

    Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 0.77 acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Standard

    Offer

    Contingencies: Contingent upon seller finding a replacement property.Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: SN25277667Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 530-518-5914Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06007-N-003480112000-R-N

    Additional Information

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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

    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
    $667    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    100.0%
    Price per sq ft
    $298
    $3    MoM
    Available listings
    284

    Home Value

    Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

    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.
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    Distance
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    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    656 Jardin Way #4, Chico, CA
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    $305,000
    05/04/26
    -
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    1169 E 9th St #44, Chico, CA
    0.97
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    $70,000
    06/08/26
    -
    -
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    1.26
    Lot/Land
    $350,000
    11/12/25
    -
    -
    Fair St #7, Chico, CA
    1.79
    Lot/Land
    $22,500
    10/15/25
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    11 Dana Point Rd, Chico, CA
    2.28
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    $290,500
    01/13/26
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    2.88
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    $250,000
    02/13/26
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    2.97
    Lot/Land
    $425,000
    04/24/26
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    3.22
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    $190,000
    01/14/26
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    3.39
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    $267,000
    05/28/26
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    1985 Bancroft Dr #55, Chico, CA
    3.19
    Lot/Land
    $137,000
    07/10/26
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    Bed
    Bath
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    $231,529
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    Recently Sold
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    $214,200
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    Off Market
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    $189,400
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    1125 Sheridan Ave #38, Chico, CA 95926
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    Off Market
    1125 Sheridan Ave #28, Chico, CA 95926
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    $195,000
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    1125 Sheridan Ave #68, Chico, CA 95926
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    $199,300
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    1125 Sheridan Ave #62, Chico, CA 95926
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    $178,000
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    1125 Sheridan Ave #37, Chico, CA 95926
    0.05
    $195,000
    3
    2
    1,035
    Recently Sold
    1125 Sheridan Ave #19, Chico, CA 95926
    0.06
    $199,400
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    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Dec 18, 2025
    Source: CRMLS #SN25277667
    		Listed For Sale
    $549,000

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    Frequently asked questions about 996 E 1st Ave #15

    • How big is 996 E 1st Ave #15?
      996 E 1st Ave #15 in Chico, CA is about 0.77 acres (33,541 sq ft).
    • What is the price per acre for 996 E 1st Ave #15?
      996 E 1st Ave #15 in Chico, CA is listed at $549,000, or about $715K per acre.
    • 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 996 E 1st Ave #15?
      The closest schools to 996 E 1st Ave #15 in Chico, CA are Chico Junior High School (rated 7/10), Neal Dow Elementary School (rated 8/10), Pleasant Valley High School (rated 7/10).
    996 E 1st Ave #15, Chico, CA 95926 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Dec 18, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# SN25277667.