Classic historic charm for this unique Barber District field stone cottage known as the Rock House! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath house is on the Historic Resources Inventory, originally built in the 1930's and unusual in that the house was constructed with field stone. The historic designation allows an owner to apply for a property tax discount. The home is in liveable condition, but is a classic fixer upper and could be absolutely charming inside with remodeling and updating. There is one bedroom on the main floor, and the only bathroom is currently accessed through the bedroom. There are several steps down to a second bedroom, a laundry room and access to a small unfinished basement - great possibility for a wine cellar or extra storage? There is a small wooden garage in the backyard, rough condition, with a dirt floor, which also has back alley access. Many cute homes in this neighborhood, small park two blocks away, close to downtown - if you're looking for something a little more unique than the average house, come see the Rock House cottage!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Friend•DRE #01328922• California Outdoor Properties
Bought with Jessica Sorenson•DRE #02074457• Re/Max of Chico
Classic historic charm for this unique Barber District field stone cottage known as the Rock House! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath house is on the Historic Resources Inventory, originally built in the 1930's and unusual in that the house was constructed with field stone. The historic designation allows an owner to apply for a property tax discount. The home is in liveable condition, but is a classic fixer upper and could be absolutely charming inside with remodeling and updating. There is one bedroom on the main floor, and the only bathroom is currently accessed through the bedroom. There are several steps down to a second bedroom, a laundry room and access to a small unfinished basement - great possibility for a wine cellar or extra storage? There is a small wooden garage in the backyard, rough condition, with a dirt floor, which also has back alley access. Many cute homes in this neighborhood, small park two blocks away, close to downtown - if you're looking for something a little more unique than the average house, come see the Rock House cottage!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,692 (+3.1%)
$122,703 + $24,538
$147,241
2025
$1,640 (+7.9%)
$122,703 + $24,538
$147,241
2024
$1,520 (+1.3%)
$120,298 + $24,057
$144,355
2023
$1,501 (+103.2%)
$117,940 + $23,586
$141,526
2022
$739 (−48.9%)
$115,628 + $23,124
$138,752
2021
$1,445 (+0.6%)
$113,361 + $22,671
$136,032
2020
$1,436 (+277.1%)
$111,139 + $22,227
$133,366
2019
$381 (+2.6%)
$110,000 + $20,000
$130,000
2018
$371 (+3.6%)
$11,415 + $26,002
$37,417
2017
$358 (+8.9%)
$10,973 + $24,994
$35,967
2016
$329 (+0.9%)
$10,973 + $24,994
$35,967
2015
$326 (+1.2%)
$10,758 + $24,504
$35,262
2014
$322 (+0.6%)
$10,390 + $23,664
$34,054
2013
$320 (+9.4%)
$10,390 + $23,664
$34,054
2012
$293
$10,344 + $23,558
$33,902
Tax history for 1435 Normal Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,692 (+3.1%)
$122,703 + $24,538
$147,241
2025
$1,640 (+7.9%)
$122,703 + $24,538
$147,241
2024
$1,520 (+1.3%)
$120,298 + $24,057
$144,355
2023
$1,501 (+103.2%)
$117,940 + $23,586
$141,526
2022
$739 (−48.9%)
$115,628 + $23,124
$138,752
2021
$1,445 (+0.6%)
$113,361 + $22,671
$136,032
2020
$1,436 (+277.1%)
$111,139 + $22,227
$133,366
2019
$381 (+2.6%)
$110,000 + $20,000
$130,000
2018
$371 (+3.6%)
$11,415 + $26,002
$37,417
2017
$358 (+8.9%)
$10,973 + $24,994
$35,967
2016
$329 (+0.9%)
$10,973 + $24,994
$35,967
2015
$326 (+1.2%)
$10,758 + $24,504
$35,262
2014
$322 (+0.6%)
$10,390 + $23,664
$34,054
2013
$320 (+9.4%)
$10,390 + $23,664
$34,054
2012
$293
$10,344 + $23,558
$33,902
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Sq. Ft.
800
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
005167008000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
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
Aug 1, 2020 • Final
Residential repair
Remove the existing roof and install new shingles.
Roofing
Mar 30, 2020 • Final
Electrical residential
Add new electrical outlets to an existing circuit.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage, Garage - Single Door, On Site
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room, Inside
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Stove
Has Appliances
Formica Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathtub, Shower in Tub
Cooling Information
Wall Window, Evaporative, Electric
Has Cooling
Room Information
Basement, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom