Listed by Kiersten Morgan•DRE #01808835• Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Contact: 530-680-8884
Pending
$399,000
Est. $2,696/mo —
3
bd
•
2 ba
•
2,142
sq ft
4737 Hartley, Forest Ranch, CA 95942
About this home
PRICE REDUCED! Walking into this home is truly awe-inspiring! The soaring, vaulted wood-beamed ceiling, huge light-filled window-wall and prominent red brick chimney centerpiece evokes the feel of a Tahoe-style retreat, while being just minutes outside of Chico. With 3 bedrooms plus a large loft, all-seasons room, and 2 bathrooms this home has what you are looking for. The kitchen offers a farm style sink and faucet, 5 burner stove & stainless steel appliances. Laminate wood flooring and exposed ceiling beams flow throughout much of the home. Downstairs features 2 bedroom and one bathroom, while upstairs features a large bedroom, bathroom and open loft area, perfect for an office or additional living space. There’s also an all-seasons room with newer mini-split to heat and cool, that connects the home and the 2-car garage. This seller has spared no expense to re-grade and fence the large back yard to increase the usable areas, so now there is ample room for gardening, playing and relaxing. The fencing is even screened for added privacy. Other improvements this seller has made over the past 5 years include new heating and air (HVAC) system, several new appliances, updated plumbing, new fencing, seal-coated driveway and more! Other great property features include a whole house automatic generator, dog-run, low-maintenance yard, and paved driveway on a low-traffic, paved street just around the corner from the “downtown” center! This fabulous home is located in the charming community of Forest Ranch, just a 15-minute drive from Chico. With a fabulous charter school (K-8), post office, small grocery, restaurant (opening soon), active community center, two local churches, two fire stations (FR Volunteer and CDF Station 23) and several active community service organizations (if you want to get involved), Forest Ranch offers everything you could ask for in a small town, while being just minutes from all the amenities of Chico. Forest Ranch is also recognized as a Firewise USA Community which helps lower insurance costs. Enjoy cool summer breezes, views of the valley fog and a bit of snowfall in the winter! DID I MENTION - this property has a potentially assumable LOW interest-rate VA loan? We also have current pest, septic and roof inspections on file! Don’t miss out on the fabulous property!
Tranquil dream home in Forest Ranch with 3-bedrooms plus a loft area, all-seasons room, 2 bathrooms and a roomy lot. When you walk through the double-door entry you’ll be greeted with warm wood details, brick pellet fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Your kitchen features a farm-style sink, 5 burner stove and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs you’ll find two large bedrooms and a bath, upstairs you’ll find the third bedroom, bathroom and a spacious loft area, for your work-at home space or maybe a playroom. There’s also an all-seasons room that connects the home and 2-car garage; perfect for enjoying your surrounding throughout the year. Other great features are the large fenced backyard with plenty of room to garden and a whole house automatic generator! This home is located in Forest ranch, a peaceful community located only 15 minutes to Chico. It’s home to 1,200 residents and has a charming charter school, post office (which originally opened in 1878) and a small grocery store. Enjoy the cool summer breezes, views of the valley fog and some maybe even a little snowfall in the winter! The seller loves this family-friendly low traffic street and watching the kids play in the neighborhood. This Tahoe style cabin home is perfect if you enjoy the outdoors and some elbow-room on a larger lot. Call today for your private tour!
CRMLS #SN18191711
Sep 24, 2018
Sold
$309,000
$144/sq ft
Sep 18, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 27, 2018
Contingent
—
Aug 8, 2018
Listed
$309,000
$144/sq ft
Adorable property sitting in beautiful Forest Ranch offers 3 bedrooms plus loft area/office area, 2 bathrooms and plenty of surrounding property. The inside feels like a Tahoe-style cabin with giant wood beams & wood panel walls. In the center of the home sits a large pellet fireplace surrounded with beautiful red brick and wooden mantel. The kitchen offers a farm style sink and facet, 5 burner stove & stainless steel appliances. Laminate wood flooring and beams encapsulate every room in the house with the brick fireplace protruding through the second story. Downstairs features 2 large sized bedroom and one bathroom, while upstairs features another bedroom, bathroom and open loft area, perfect for an extra office or additional family room space. Head on through the enclosed breezeway to the detached shop/garage which offers 352 sqft of extra space and keeps you out of the elements when entering/exiting the garage. Come and check out this charming Forest Ranch property!
Public Records
Mar 30, 2005
Sold
$297,500
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 27, 2000
Sold
$145,000
$68/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1987
Sold
$92,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,938 (+2.0%)
$119,066 + $308,492
$427,558
2025
$4,839 (+6.3%)
$119,066 + $308,492
$427,558
2024
$4,551 (+1.2%)
$116,732 + $302,444
$419,176
2023
$4,497 (+1.6%)
$114,444 + $296,514
$410,958
2022
$4,426 (+26.6%)
$112,200 + $290,700
$402,900
2021
$3,495 (+0.3%)
$110,000 + $285,000
$395,000
2020
$3,485 (+1.4%)
$103,056 + $215,388
$318,444
2019
$3,436 (+1.0%)
$102,000 + $213,180
$315,180
2018
$3,402 (+7.2%)
$100,000 + $209,000
$309,000
2017
$3,174 (+13.5%)
$100,000 + $180,000
$280,000
2016
$2,797 (+2.4%)
$100,000 + $180,000
$280,000
2015
$2,732 (+4.5%)
$100,000 + $165,000
$265,000
2014
$2,614 (+4.6%)
$75,000 + $170,000
$245,000
2013
$2,499 (+4.1%)
$75,000 + $170,000
$245,000
2012
$2,402
$75,000 + $155,000
$230,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
1972
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,790
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,790
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
063030005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
MDR
Medium Density Residential Zone
The purpose of the MDR zone is to allow for a mixture of housing types in a medium density setting. Permitted housing types in the MDR zones include single-family homes and accessory dwelling units. Non-residential uses conditionally permitted in the MDR zone include public and quasi-public uses, park and recreational facilities, personal services, medical offices and clinics, and general retail. The minimum permitted parcel size in the MDR zone is 6,000 sq ft. The MDR zone implements the Medium Density Residential land use designation in the General Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential electrical
Generator
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Residential mechanical
Heat pump
HVAC
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
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 98° expected this year, 15 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, 44 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 13.2 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 4737 Hartley
$393,826
$5,174 under list price of $399K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $270K to $503K.