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Off Market Sep 2016 for $480K

$638,815

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,207/mo

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3 ba

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3,182

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985 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928

About this home

Beautiful duplex near downtown Chico. Main floor unit has 5 bedrooms and 2 baths, and rents for $2,525/month. The basement unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and rents for $1,100/month. Each unit has its own PGE meter and laundry hookups. The owner pays for water, sewer, garbage and yard maintenance. Home has historic charm and character, but also has the following recent upgrades: dual pane windows, new roof on home and garage, new siding, new paint, newer flooring in both units, and new exterior doors. The units rent easily and quickly, primarily to college students or recent graduates who often stay for 2 or more years. Great property and easy to manage.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

5,663 sq ftLot Size

$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mike McCrady •DRE #01234296 • Michael McCrady, Broker

Bought with Ken Winslow •DRE #00956005 • Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:CRMLS #CH16126812

Redfin Estimate

$638,815

$159K since sold in September 2016$28K since August

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This home's estimate is 46.6% higher than the average sale price ($436K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 19, 2026
$386,000
A
6 beds3 baths2,220 sq ft
1239 Broadway St, Chico, CA 95928
Re/Max of Chico
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$410,000
B
6 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft
1220 Broadway, Chico, CA 95928
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$453,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,387 sq ft
754 E 8th, Chico, CA 95928
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$590,000
D
5 beds3 baths1,254 sq ft
1318 Salem, Chico, CA 95928
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$460,000
E
5 beds2 baths1,596 sq ft
621 W 6th St, Chico, CA 95928
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$315,000
F
4 beds3 baths1,190 sq ft
1048 W 5th, Chico, CA 95928

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Market trends in 95928, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$485K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

4 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 985 Normal Ave

Date

Event

Price

APPFOLIO #2

Mar 14, 2024

Rental Removed

$1,200

$0/sq ft

Oct 7, 2023

Listed for Rent

$1,200

$0/sq ft

RENT. #1

Mar 2, 2022

Price Changed

$2,850

$1/sq ft

CRMLS #CH16126812

Sep 16, 2016

Sold

$480,000

$151/sq ft

Aug 30, 2016

Pending

—

Jul 1, 2016

Price Changed

$499,000

$157/sq ft

Jun 12, 2016

Listed

$519,000

$163/sq ft

SDMLS #301718872

Sep 16, 2016

Sold

$480,000

$151/sq ft

Jun 12, 2016

Listed

$499,000

$157/sq ft

CRMLS #TC200900520

Jun 3, 2009

Sold

$310,000

$97/sq ft

Apr 13, 2009

Listed

$319,000

$100/sq ft

BANK OWNED HOME BUILT IN 1912, TURNED DUPLEX(MAIN HOME(5/1)/BASEMENT (2/1), SEPARATE ENTRIES) 3162SF TOTAL PER TAX. NICE FENCED CORNER LOT, DETACHED GARAGE/SHOP, INDOOR LAUNDRY. APPEARS TO HAVE HAD UPDATES OVER THE YEARS. SOLD AS-IS. BUYERS TO DO OWN INVESTIGATING/VERIFYING OF ALL INFORMATION. FINANCING BUYERS MUST PREQUAL WITH PROSPECT MORTGAGE(INCENTIVES AVAILABLE, CALL FOR CONTACT INFO), BUT MAY USE THE LENDER OF THEIR CHOICE.

CRMLS #CH200800595

Apr 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jan 18, 2008

Listed

$489,000

$154/sq ft

CRMLS #CH200800598

Apr 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jan 18, 2008

Listed

$489,000

$154/sq ft

CRMLS #CH200703386

Nov 2, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 11, 2007

Listed

$570,000

$179/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 24, 2005

Sold

$491,000

$154/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,400 (+6.7%)

$130,214 + $432,083

$562,297

2024

$5,997 (+1.2%)

$127,661 + $423,611

$551,272

2023

$5,927 (+1.6%)

$125,158 + $415,305

$540,463

2022

$5,836 (+2.0%)

$122,704 + $407,162

$529,866

2021

$5,722 (+0.2%)

$120,299 + $399,179

$519,478

2020

$5,709 (+1.8%)

$117,941 + $391,352

$509,293

2019

$5,608 (+1.9%)

$116,732 + $387,340

$504,072

2018

$5,504 (+2.1%)

$114,444 + $379,746

$494,190

2017

$5,390 (+50.9%)

$110,000 + $365,000

$475,000

2016

$3,572

$110,000 + $365,000

$475,000

2015

$3,571 (+9.2%)

$103,339 + $233,880

$337,219

2014

$3,271 (−2.0%)

$85,000 + $220,000

$305,000

2013

$3,336 (+32.4%)

$85,000 + $220,000

$305,000

2012

$2,520

$85,000 + $220,000

$305,000

Tax history for 985 Normal Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,400 (+6.7%)

$130,214 + $432,083

$562,297

2024

$5,997 (+1.2%)

$127,661 + $423,611

$551,272

2023

$5,927 (+1.6%)

$125,158 + $415,305

$540,463

2022

$5,836 (+2.0%)

$122,704 + $407,162

$529,866

2021

$5,722 (+0.2%)

$120,299 + $399,179

$519,478

2020

$5,709 (+1.8%)

$117,941 + $391,352

$509,293

2019

$5,608 (+1.9%)

$116,732 + $387,340

$504,072

2018

$5,504 (+2.1%)

$114,444 + $379,746

$494,190

2017

$5,390 (+50.9%)

$110,000 + $365,000

$475,000

2016

$3,572

$110,000 + $365,000

$475,000

2015

$3,571 (+9.2%)

$103,339 + $233,880

$337,219

2014

$3,271 (−2.0%)

$85,000 + $220,000

$305,000

2013

$3,336 (+32.4%)

$85,000 + $220,000

$305,000

2012

$2,520

$85,000 + $220,000

$305,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

3,182

Year built

1912

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Butte County

APN

005093008000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

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

Sep 20, 2022 • Final

Residential repair

Remove and replace existing windows with new retrofit windows.

Remodel

Sep 26, 2016 • Final

Residential remodel or addition attached to structure

Remove and replace windows and siding. Repair any dry rot found during the process.

Remodel

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: 2
# of Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Inside, Individual Room

Kitchen Information
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Has Appliances

Cooling Information
Evaporative, Wall Window
Has Cooling

Flooring Information
Carpet, Wood

Heating Information
Natural Gas, Wall Heater
Has Heating

Interior Features
Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
Levels: Three Or More
Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Unit Type 1 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 1434285
Listing Key Numeric: 13523761
Actual Rent: $2,525
Total # of Baths: 2
Total # of Beds: 5
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total Rent: $2,525
Total # of Units: 1

Unit Type 2 Information
Unit Key Numeric: 1434286
Listing Key Numeric: 13523761
Actual Rent: $1,100
Total # of Baths: 1
Furnished: Unfurnished
Total # of Beds: 2
Total Rent: $1,100
Total # of Units: 1

Expenses
Trash: $33
Insurance: $1,800
Water Sewer: $100
New Taxes: $6,000
Gardener: $60

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units With Refrigerator: 2
# of Units With Range: 2
# of Units With Disposal: 1
# of Units With Dishwasher: 1
Net Operating Income: $32,529
Total Building Area: 3,182
Gross Scheduled Income: $43,500
Gross Income: $3,625
# Of Separate Water Meters: 1
# Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
# Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
# Of Buildings: 1
Vacancy Allowance Rate: 420
# of Wall AC: 1
Vacancy Allowance: 1

Exterior

Exterior Information
Roof: Asphalt, Composition
Fencing: Wood
Construction Materials: Cement Board, Wood

Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Rain Gutters
Pool Features: None

Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data

Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Parcel Number: 005093008000
Total # of Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Assessor

Financial

Lease / Rental Details
Operating Expense: $10,536

Utilities

Utilities Information
Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: District/Public

Location

Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lighting

Location Information
Latitude: 39.72284700
Longitude: -121.83631100
Directions: Cross Streets: 10th Street
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Road Surface Type: Paved

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,182
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Butte County
APN: 005093008000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Days Active in MLS: 79
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 79

Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: Michael
List Agent Last Name: McCrady

Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Michael McCrady, Broker

Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Ken
Buyer Agent Last Name: Winslow

Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Chico

Around this home

Schools

Chapman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

Chico Junior High School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Chico High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

8/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

5/10 Fire Factor

5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 105° 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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Historical weather

Chico, CA • 95928

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In this area, properties receive around 13.4 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$607,000 – $735,000

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Home values near 985 Normal Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
954 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1210 Sq. Ft.	$335,965
943 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1338 Sq. Ft.	$435,901

Address	Redfin Estimate
972 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1403 Sq. Ft.	$344,654
980 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$443,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
964 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1476 Sq. Ft.	$383,840
990 Normal Avenue, Chico, CA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1652 Sq. Ft.	$414,102

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