First Time on the Market — A Rare Opportunity on a Large Chico Parcel Here’s your chance to own a well-built home in one of Chico’s desirable areas, where properties are spaced out on larger parcels and the pace of life feels a little more relaxed. Offered for the first time ever, this home has been lovingly owned and cared for by the original owner/builder since the day it was built. Situated on a huge lot, the property offers room to breathe, room to garden, and room to create the outdoor space you’ve always wanted. The home itself was built with quality in mind, featuring 3/8-inch cedar board siding, a wood stove for cozy winter evenings, extra attic insulation, and a heat pump A/C system that keeps the home comfortable during Chico’s warm summers. The heating side of the system is currently not operating and is believed to need a valve repair. Practical infrastructure includes a private well with a 1.5 horsepower pump and a 1,200-gallon concrete septic system, 150 amp panel. Inside, the home reflects years of care and a thoughtful kitchen update by the original owner. In recent years, some maintenance items have been deferred, and the home is priced to reflect its as-is condition, presenting an excellent opportunity to improve and add value. If you’ve been looking for a property with space, potential, and an opportunity to make meaningful improvements, this may be the one. It’s a rare chance to purchase a large-parcel Chico property and make it your own. Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this special property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$340Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dustin Cheatham•DRE #01972561• Upside Real Estate
Contact: 530-767-3714
Bought with Dustin Cheatham•DRE #01972561• Upside Real Estate
Est. $2,116 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3481 Bell
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CRMLS #SN26058496
May 7, 2026
Sold
$375,000
$340/sq ft
Mar 23, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 17, 2026
Listed
$375,000
$340/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$599 (+8.6%)
$13,982 + $43,490
$57,472
2024
$552 (+1.6%)
$13,708 + $42,638
$56,346
2023
$543 (+2.4%)
$13,440 + $41,802
$55,242
2022
$530 (+2.1%)
$13,177 + $40,983
$54,160
2021
$519 (+0.4%)
$12,919 + $40,180
$53,099
2020
$517 (+2.1%)
$12,666 + $39,393
$52,059
2019
$506 (+2.1%)
$12,537 + $38,990
$51,527
2018
$496 (+2.5%)
$12,292 + $38,226
$50,518
2017
$484 (+9.6%)
$11,815 + $36,743
$48,558
2016
$441 (+0.5%)
$11,815 + $36,743
$48,558
2015
$439 (+2.6%)
$11,584 + $36,023
$47,607
2014
$428 (+0.6%)
$11,187 + $34,787
$45,974
2013
$425 (+6.5%)
$11,187 + $34,787
$45,974
2012
$400
$11,137 + $34,630
$45,767
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.82 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
042020076000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
VLDR
Very Low Density Residential Zone
The purpose of the VLDR zone is to allow for single-family homes and related uses in residential neighborhoods within the county. Standards for the VLDR zone are intended to preserve and protect the character of existing neighborhoods and to ensure that new residential neighborhoods provide an appropriate transition from rural to more developed areas. Permitted residential uses in the VLDR zones include single-family homes, small residential care homes, accessory dwelling units, animal grazing, on-site agricultural product sales, and private stables. The VLDR zone also conditionally permits non-residential uses compatible with a residential setting, including public and quasi-public uses, golf courses, park and recreational facilities, personal services, animal-keeping, large residential care homes, and medical offices and clinics. The minimum permitted parcel size in the VLDR zone is 1 acre. The VLDR zone implements the Very Low Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Housing-Senior
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway Level
Has Parking
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Electric Oven
Has Appliances
Corian Counters
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Shower in Tub
Cooling Information
Central, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down
Fireplace Information
Wood, Living Room
Has Fireplace
Heating Information
Fireplace, Wood Stove
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete
Has Patio
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Agricultural - Tree/Orchard, Back Yard
Property Information
Total # of Units: 1
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 042020076000
Property Condition: Repairs Cosmetic
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: 220V In Kitchen, 220V In Laundry
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Location
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Rural
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.75696000
Longitude: -121.89187400
Directions: On Bell Road between Guynn and Meridian
Road Frontage Type: Access via County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Butte County
APN: 042020076000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 530-767-3714
Days Active in MLS: 6
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 6
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Dustin
List Agent Last Name: Cheatham
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Upside Real Estate
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Dustin
Buyer Agent Last Name: Cheatham
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Upside Real Estate
Around this home
Schools
Emma Wilson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Chico Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
6/10 Fire Factor
8% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
35 unhealthy days expected this year, 40 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chico, CA • 95973
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
60
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62
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Aug
Sep
Oct
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$465,000 – $562,000
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