Step into this immaculately maintained, stunning, and expansive Discovery home, perfectly situated in a highly sought-after neighborhood and elevated with an array of premium builder upgrades. From the moment you enter, you’re welcomed by soaring 20-foot ceilings that lend an airy, open feel to the living room, dining room, family room, and a truly fabulous kitchen. The chef-inspired kitchen is a masterpiece, featuring rich dark cherry-stained cabinets, sleek granite countertops, a spacious center island ideal for gatherings, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, elegant crown molding, and a glass-door walk-in pantry for effortless storage. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the generous family room invites relaxation with a cozy gas fireplace adorned with a painted mantle—perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests. For added convenience, a private downstairs bedroom paired with a full guest bath offers flexibility for visitors or multi-generational living. Ascend the ultra-wide stairwell to the second level, where a massive loft area awaits—your ideal space for entertainment, relaxation, or even a home office. Upstairs, you’ll discover four spacious bedrooms, including a deluxe master retreat that redefines luxury. This serene escape features its own gas fireplace, a large customized walk-in closet, and a spa-like master bathroom complete with tile floors, a deep soaking tub, a separate glass-enclosed shower, dual sinks, and a private toilet room. Bathed in abundant natural light, this home exudes warmth and charm. Outside, the low-maintenance landscaped backyard provides a tranquil retreat, while the spacious two-car garage ensures ample room for parking and storage. More than just a house, this is a lifestyle waiting to be embraced! Currently rented at $3200 PM in case you want rental income as investment property. Shown only with accepted contract.
Northwest Chico, located between Bidwell Park and the Sacramento River, is a residential and university-adjacent Chico neighborhood with leafy streets and a laid-back pace. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Esplanade and W. Sacramento Avenue, where local coffee counters, taquerias, and bike traffic set the daily rhythm. Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe and The Commons Social Empourium act as familiar meeting points, while the Chico Community Observatory adds a low-key cultural anchor after dark. Housing leans to mid-century ranches and newer infill, with wide setbacks and mature trees. Bidwell Park’s west-side trailheads shape routines with creek crossings and open meadows. The grid of quiet blocks keeps the feel calm even when campus energy drifts north.
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Offer insights
538 Burnt Ranch Way · $615,000
$615K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $615K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
54 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.0%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Two levels
Main-level bedroom and bathroom
Open floor plan with kitchen open to family room
Loft
Primary suite
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (with fireplace)
Main floor bedroom
Additional bedrooms including loft area
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Primary bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Walk-in pantry
Laundry & utility
Laundry room located on upper level (inside, individual room)
Heating & cooling
Central cooling
Central furnace heating
Fireplace (gas) in family room and primary bedroom
Exterior features
Level lot with street frontage
Landscaped yard with lawn
No pool
Has a view
Home design
House
Two stories
Entry at main level
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces
Direct garage access
Single garage door, front-entry garage
Driveway parking (2 total parking spaces)
Construction
Composition roof
No common walls
Built year per public records
Utilities
Public sewer
District/public water
HOA & community
Community features include biking paths, street lighting, sidewalks, suburban neighborhood
Other
Single-family unit (1 total unit)
Electricity and solar
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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.
Zone overlays
Airport, Commercial District
Chico Urban Flood Protection
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
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% 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
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 538 Burnt Ranch Way
$612,450
$2,550 under list price of $615K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $570K to $645K.