Only blocks from Bidwell Park, with easy access to the freeway. This home has seen better days, and is in need of some love. Very nice floor plan with good sized bedrooms, a family room, plus living room with fireplace. Bring your finishing touches! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage financing. Close by October 31, 2011 and request up to 3.5% of the final sales price for closing cost assistance! Ask me for more details. Eligibility restrictions apply.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sandi Bauman•DRE #01460929• Chico Homes
Bought with Lori Akers•DRE #01081260• Rancho Chico Real Estate
Source:CRMLS #CH11000058
Redfin Estimate
$415,480
$115K since sold in August 2016$18K since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.9% lower than the average sale price ($466K) of 6 comparable homes.
Only blocks from Bidwell Park, with easy access to the freeway. This home has seen better days, and is in need of some love. Very nice floor plan with good sized bedrooms, a family room, plus living room with fireplace. Bring your finishing touches! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! This property is approved for HomePath Renovation Mortgage financing. Close by October 31, 2011 and request up to 3.5% of the final sales price for closing cost assistance! Ask me for more details. Eligibility restrictions apply.
Public Records
Aug 13, 2003
Sold
$225,000
$132/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 9, 2002
Sold
$207,500
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,164 (+2.4%)
$142,052 + $213,080
$355,132
2025
$4,065 (+6.9%)
$142,052 + $213,080
$355,132
2024
$3,802 (+1.2%)
$139,267 + $208,902
$348,169
2023
$3,757 (+1.5%)
$136,537 + $204,806
$341,343
2022
$3,700 (+2.0%)
$133,860 + $200,791
$334,651
2021
$3,627 (+0.2%)
$131,236 + $196,854
$328,090
2020
$3,619 (+1.8%)
$128,663 + $192,995
$321,658
2019
$3,556 (+1.9%)
$127,344 + $191,017
$318,361
2018
$3,490 (+2.2%)
$124,848 + $187,272
$312,120
2017
$3,416 (+79.5%)
$120,000 + $180,000
$300,000
2016
$1,903
$120,000 + $180,000
$300,000
2015
$1,902 (+2.1%)
$84,882 + $93,370
$178,252
2014
$1,862 (−1.3%)
$81,970 + $90,167
$172,137
2013
$1,887 (+6.6%)
$81,970 + $90,167
$172,137
2012
$1,770
$81,600 + $89,760
$171,360
Tax history for 1 Merle Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,164 (+2.4%)
$142,052 + $213,080
$355,132
2025
$4,065 (+6.9%)
$142,052 + $213,080
$355,132
2024
$3,802 (+1.2%)
$139,267 + $208,902
$348,169
2023
$3,757 (+1.5%)
$136,537 + $204,806
$341,343
2022
$3,700 (+2.0%)
$133,860 + $200,791
$334,651
2021
$3,627 (+0.2%)
$131,236 + $196,854
$328,090
2020
$3,619 (+1.8%)
$128,663 + $192,995
$321,658
2019
$3,556 (+1.9%)
$127,344 + $191,017
$318,361
2018
$3,490 (+2.2%)
$124,848 + $187,272
$312,120
2017
$3,416 (+79.5%)
$120,000 + $180,000
$300,000
2016
$1,903
$120,000 + $180,000
$300,000
2015
$1,902 (+2.1%)
$84,882 + $93,370
$178,252
2014
$1,862 (−1.3%)
$81,970 + $90,167
$172,137
2013
$1,887 (+6.6%)
$81,970 + $90,167
$172,137
2012
$1,770
$81,600 + $89,760
$171,360
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R1
Low Density Residential District
The R1 zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for traditional neighborhoods consisting of attached or detached single-family housing units. Permitted densities range from a minimum of 2.1 to a maximum of 7 units per acre. The R1 zoning district is primarily intended to implement the Low Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOREST CREEK ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,701
Building Sq. Ft: 1,701
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 98 FOREST CREEK ESTATES UNIT #2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached - 2 Car Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 473
Garage / Carport Type: Detached - 2 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Legal Lot Number: 98
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL - SGL FAM RESID
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,701
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Butte County
APN: 002090014000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Parkview Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 104° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
37 unhealthy days expected this year, 41 days in 30 years
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Chico, CA • 95928
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Estimated sale price
$395,000 – $478,000
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