Listed by Tara Taylor•DRE #01515609• Taylor Real Estate
Contact: 530-518-2012
Pending
$449,000
Est. $3,092/mo —
4
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,121
sq ft
1926 Broadway, Chico, CA 95928
About this home
Welcome to 1926 & 1926½ Broadway Street, a unique property offering character, flexibility, and exciting potential in Chico's sought-after Barber neighborhood. Originally built in 1910 as a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, it has evolved to include a second, grandfathered 2-bedroom, 1-bath basement unit, recognized by the City. Each unit is approximately 1,000 square feet, offering comfortable living space and tremendous possibilities for homeowners and investors alike. The main-level residence welcomes you with a charming covered front porch and a spacious living room that opens to the dining room. Beautiful Douglas fir hardwood floors, soaring high ceilings, and abundant natural light add warmth and character throughout. The dining room flows into a roomy kitchen, with a convenient laundry area just off to the side. Two comfortable bedrooms sit on either side of a charming Jack-and-Jill bathroom, creating a thoughtful floor plan. New blinds throughout provide a fresh, updated look. The lower-level unit offers its own separate living space, beginning with a welcoming entryway/mudroom that leads into a bright, naturally lit living room. One bedroom is located off the living room, while the second sits off the kitchen. A generous laundry area and an additional flexible room provides space for an office, storage, or pantry. All-new flooring has been installed throughout the basement, except the living room, adding a fresh, updated feel. Outside, the spacious backyard is ready for your vision — create a garden, an outdoor entertaining area, or even separate private patio spaces for each unit. Adding even more value is the oversized, approximately 680-square-foot detached 2-car garage with alley access and an existing double gate, offering potential for future conversion or development, including the possibility of an ADU, subject to City approval and applicable requirements. Recent updates include a freshly painted interior, mostly new blinds, new flooring throughout most of the basement, and a brand-new roof installed in 2020, giving buyers added peace of mind for years to come. Whether you're looking for an investment property with two existing living spaces, a home where you can live in one unit and rent the other, or a property that can accommodate extended or intergenerational living, this rare find offers tremendous versatility and opportunity. Schedule your showing today before this incredible opportunity is gone!
Barber, located between Downtown Chico and the Chico Municipal Airport, is a historic and industrial Chico neighborhood with railroad-era streetscapes and working-shop energy. The character concentrates along Park Avenue near 20th Street, where taquerias, auto bays, and small storefronts line a fast-moving corridor. Low-slung bungalows and modest cottages sit beside light-industrial lots, giving blocks a practical, lived-in texture. The Chico Branch Library anchors a civic note, while nearby Bidwell Park adds a green counterpoint for walks and rides. Murals and hand-painted signs hint at local makers and long-running businesses. The grid layout keeps routes straightforward from neighborhood blocks to downtown streets.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings (9 feet+)
Ceiling fan
Tile and Formica counters
Double pane windows
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Multi/split levels
Bedrooms
Two 2-bedroom units (each unit has 2 bedrooms)
Bathrooms
Each unit has 1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Gas range and gas oven
Water heater unit
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry in a dedicated room
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Wall heater
Wall/window cooling units
Exterior features
Wood fencing
No pool
Rural community setting
Paved city street access
Has a view
Lot in 0–1 unit per acre density
Home design
Two-story building
Turnkey and updated/remodeled condition
No ADU
Parking
Two total parking spaces
Garage rear entry with two doors
Each unit includes one garage space
No driveway
Security
Carbon monoxide detector(s)
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Wood construction
Composition roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built year per assessor
Utilities
District/public water
Public sewer
Standard electric service
Natural gas connected
Separate meters: 1 water meter, 1 gas meter, 2 electric meters
Financial info
Total building area reported as 2,121
Total of 2 residential units
Reported expenses include trash, insurance, and water/sewer
Other
No common walls (detached units within one building)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 1926 & 1926½ Broadway Street, a unique property offering character, flexibility, and exciting potential in Chico's sought-after Barber neighborhood. Originally built in 1910 as a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, it has evolved to include a second, grandfathered 2-bedroom, 1-bath basement unit, recognized by the City. Each unit is approximately 1,000 square feet, offering comfortable living space and tremendous possibilities for homeowners and investors alike. The main-level residence welcomes you with a charming covered front porch and a spacious living room that opens to the dining room. Beautiful Douglas fir hardwood floors, soaring high ceilings, and abundant natural light add warmth and character throughout. The dining room flows into a roomy kitchen, with a convenient laundry area just off to the side. Two comfortable bedrooms sit on either side of a charming Jack-and-Jill bathroom, creating a thoughtful floor plan. New blinds throughout provide a fresh, updated look. The lower-level unit offers its own separate living space, beginning with a welcoming entryway/mudroom that leads into a bright, naturally lit living room. One bedroom is located off the living room, while the second sits off the kitchen. A generous laundry area and an additional flexible room provides space for an office, storage, or pantry. All-new flooring has been installed throughout the basement, except the living room, adding a fresh, updated feel. Outside, the spacious backyard is ready for your vision — create a garden, an outdoor entertaining area, or even separate private patio spaces for each unit. Adding even more value is the oversized, approximately 680-square-foot detached 2-car garage with alley access and an existing double gate, offering potential for future conversion or development, including the possibility of an ADU, subject to City approval and applicable requirements. Recent updates include a freshly painted interior, mostly new blinds, new flooring throughout most of the basement, and a brand-new roof installed in 2020, giving buyers added peace of mind for years to come. Whether you're looking for an investment property with two existing living spaces, a home where you can live in one unit and rent the other, or a property that can accommodate extended or intergenerational living, this rare find offers tremendous versatility and opportunity. Schedule your showing today before this incredible opportunity is gone!
Public Records
Jun 1, 2001
Sold
$135,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,318 (+7.4%)
$92,206 + $115,260
$207,466
2024
$2,158 (+1.3%)
$90,399 + $113,000
$203,399
2023
$2,131 (+1.6%)
$88,627 + $110,785
$199,412
2022
$2,098 (+2.2%)
$86,890 + $108,613
$195,503
2021
$2,054 (+0.2%)
$85,187 + $106,484
$191,671
2020
$2,050 (+1.8%)
$83,517 + $104,397
$187,914
2019
$2,014 (+2.0%)
$82,661 + $103,327
$185,988
2018
$1,974 (+2.3%)
$81,041 + $101,301
$182,342
2017
$1,929 (+9.5%)
$77,895 + $97,368
$175,263
2016
$1,762 (+0.1%)
$77,895 + $97,368
$175,263
2015
$1,760 (+2.3%)
$76,368 + $95,459
$171,827
2014
$1,721 (−1.3%)
$73,748 + $92,185
$165,933
2013
$1,744 (+6.7%)
$73,748 + $92,185
$165,933
2012
$1,634
$73,415 + $91,769
$165,184
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1910
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,121
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,121
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Butte County
APN
005262005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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
Feb 17, 2021 • Final
Residential repair
Remove the existing roof and install new shingles.
Roofing
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.
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
7/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 105° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather
Chico, CA • 95928
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1926 Broadway
$448,497
$503 under list price of $449K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $405K to $525K.