Step into vintage Chico charm with this beautifully maintained duplex, perfectly located on a tree-lined street near CSU Chico, downtown, and local shopping. The front 2-bedroom, 1-bath main house features original hardwood floors that fill every room with warm natural light and opens to a cozy backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Behind, a separate, move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath guest house offers privacy, spacious living, and off street parking accessed via a private alley. Whether you’re looking for multi-generational living, rental income, or a smart investment, this duplex combines vintage character, modern comfort, and a prime Chico location—truly a rare find with endless possibilities!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Barroso•DRE #01434090• Parkway Real Estate Co.
Contact: 530-570-8489
Bought with Kathryn Binsley•DRE #02041912• Parkway Real Estate Co.
Step into vintage Chico charm with this beautifully maintained duplex, perfectly located on a tree-lined street near CSU Chico, downtown, and local shopping. The front 2-bedroom, 1-bath main house features original hardwood floors that fill every room with warm natural light and opens to a cozy backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Behind, a separate, move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath guest house offers privacy, spacious living, and off street parking accessed via a private alley. Whether you’re looking for multi-generational living, rental income, or a smart investment, this duplex combines vintage character, modern comfort, and a prime Chico location—truly a rare find with endless possibilities!
CRMLS #SN25226203
Nov 25, 2025
Sold
$405,000
$224/sq ft
Oct 29, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 24, 2025
Price Changed
$425,000
$235/sq ft
Sep 30, 2025
Listed
$449,000
$248/sq ft
CRMLS #CH15136253
Nov 17, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2015
Listed
$340,000
$188/sq ft
CRMLS #CH15136275
Nov 17, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2015
Relisted
—
Sep 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2015
Listed
$340,000
$188/sq ft
SDMLS #301793901
Nov 17, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 23, 2015
Listed
$340,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 2001
Sold
$200,500
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 28, 1992
Sold
$100,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,438 (+6.8%)
$190,000 + $215,000
$405,000
2024
$3,221 (+1.2%)
$110,785 + $184,651
$295,436
2023
$3,182 (+1.7%)
$108,613 + $181,031
$289,644
2022
$3,130 (+1.9%)
$106,484 + $177,482
$283,966
2021
$3,071 (+0.3%)
$104,397 + $174,002
$278,399
2020
$3,063 (+1.8%)
$102,350 + $170,591
$272,941
2019
$3,007 (+1.9%)
$101,301 + $168,842
$270,143
2018
$2,952 (+2.1%)
$99,315 + $165,532
$264,847
2017
$2,891 (+9.6%)
$95,459 + $159,105
$254,564
2016
$2,639
$95,459 + $159,105
$254,564
2015
$2,639 (+2.4%)
$93,588 + $155,986
$249,574
2014
$2,576 (−1.0%)
$90,378 + $150,634
$241,012
2013
$2,602 (+6.2%)
$90,378 + $150,634
$241,012
2012
$2,451
$89,970 + $149,954
$239,924
Tax history for 325 W 1st Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,438 (+6.8%)
$190,000 + $215,000
$405,000
2024
$3,221 (+1.2%)
$110,785 + $184,651
$295,436
2023
$3,182 (+1.7%)
$108,613 + $181,031
$289,644
2022
$3,130 (+1.9%)
$106,484 + $177,482
$283,966
2021
$3,071 (+0.3%)
$104,397 + $174,002
$278,399
2020
$3,063 (+1.8%)
$102,350 + $170,591
$272,941
2019
$3,007 (+1.9%)
$101,301 + $168,842
$270,143
2018
$2,952 (+2.1%)
$99,315 + $165,532
$264,847
2017
$2,891 (+9.6%)
$95,459 + $159,105
$254,564
2016
$2,639
$95,459 + $159,105
$254,564
2015
$2,639 (+2.4%)
$93,588 + $155,986
$249,574
2014
$2,576 (−1.0%)
$90,378 + $150,634
$241,012
2013
$2,602 (+6.2%)
$90,378 + $150,634
$241,012
2012
$2,451
$89,970 + $149,954
$239,924
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
956
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Butte County
APN
003094005000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R1
FP
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.
Zone overlays
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
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Off Street
Has Parking
Interior
Laundry Information
Has Laundry
Individual Room
Kitchen Information
Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Solar Water Heater
Has Appliances
Breakfast Counter / Bar
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Cooling Information
Central, See Remarks, Wall Window
Has Cooling
Room Information
All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office
Flooring Information
Carpet
Heating Information
Central Furnace, Wall Heater
Has Heating
Interior Features
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting
Levels: One
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Structure Type: House
Roof: Composition
Fencing: Redwood
Has Fence
Foundation Information
Foundation Details: Combination, Raised, Concrete Slab
Exterior Features
Pool Features: None
Lot Information
Elevation Units: Feet
Lot Size Source: Assessor's Data
Lot Features: Front Yard, Near Public Transit
Property Information
Total # of Units: 2
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Living Area Source: Assessor's Data
Parcel Number: 003094005000
Total # of Stories: 1
Has View
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property ADU: No
Financial
Assesments Information
Assessments: Unknown
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric: Electricity - On Property
Sewer: Public Sewer
Telephone - On Property, Sewer Connected
Water Source: District/Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units In Community: 1
Neighborhood Information
Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks
School Information
High School District: Chico Unified
Location Information
Latitude: 39.73584700
Longitude: -121.84934300
Directions: Esplanade then west on 1st ave, between arcadian and citrus ave
Road Frontage Type: Access via City Streets
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 956
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Butte County
APN: 003094005000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
IDX Contact Info: 530-570-8489
Days Active in MLS: 29
Continuous Days Active in MLS: 29
Listing Agent Information
List Agent First Name: John
List Agent Last Name: Barroso
Listing Office Information
List Office Name: Parkway Real Estate Co.
Selling Agent Information
Buyer Agent First Name: Kathryn
Buyer Agent Last Name: Binsley
Selling Office Information
Buyer Office Name: Parkway Real Estate Co.
Around this home
Schools
Citrus Avenue Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
Chico Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Chico High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 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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Chico, CA • 95926
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Sun exposure
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.
13.4 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$499,000 – $604,000
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