The beautifully updated home has been completed with custom artistic designs, quality construction and energy efficiency details that are sure to please your every need. From top to bottom, front to back, no stone has been left unturned. You will be in awe as you step into this refreshingly light filled home that is filled with good energy. It features an open floor plan, vaulted knotty pine ceilings and custom wood work. The dark stained beams draw your eyes upward to the contrasting knotty pine ceilings with recessed lighting and ceiling fan. The warmth of the easy care laminate flooring leads you into the living area with a beautiful fireplace with a custom mantle and tile surround. The kitchen is truly the heart of this home with custom cabinetry with soft close doors and drawers. The large island offers a place for friends and family to sit and gather as you prepare a home cooked meal with your new energy star appliances. You will absolutely love the self cleaning convection oven with Air Fry and remote Wi-Fi start. The spacious bedrooms all have mini-splits for energy efficiency heat and air control as well as ceiling fans, large dual pane windows, mirrored closet doors and closet organizers. The updated bathroom is centrally located and provides all your needs with a new tub/shower combination with a beautiful custom tile surround and new sink and vanity. There is new insulation installed through out the house as well as in the garage that adds to the energy efficiency and noise reduction in the home, The finished garage has batt and board interior with custom wood work to match the interior of the home and beautifully stained concrete floor. This garage is too pretty for a car! Imagine it as an extra living space, play space or MAN CAVE! The front yard is freshly landscaped with colorful perennials providing seasonal color through out the year. The decomposed granite walkways add a touch of artistic design. The beautiful backyard is huge and has a large new concrete patio with an awesome and custom designed patio cover that provides a great space for gathering with friends and family. There is plenty of room for you to plant your organic vegetable garden and fruit trees and a trampoline for the kids, a dog run for Rover or an ADU for additional income. The possibilities are your to choose. Dream on! But don't hesitate to make this house your new home!
Sold for $425,000
Listing Provided by: Bidwell Realty
Bought with: Willow & Birch Realty, Inc
$425,000
1277 Howard Dr, Chico, CA 95926
3beds
1,075sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,148 Square Feet Lot
$421,400 Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$1,845 Estimated rent
Home value
$421,400
$379,000 - $468,000
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Beautifully updated homeCustom artistic designsNew sink and vanityDog runRefreshingly light filled homeOpen floor planCustom wood work
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Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Leslie Depweg DRE #01447638 530-828-3846,
Bidwell Realty
Bought with:
Heather Gorman, DRE #02043356
Willow & Birch Realty, Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN26041762
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Remodeled, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Pots & Pan Drawers, Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Self-closing Cabinet Doors, Self-closing Drawers, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Ductless, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Fireplace(s), High Efficiency, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, High Efficiency, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Water Heater, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Laminate
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,075 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 0
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Excellent Condition,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 9,148 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Lawn, Level, Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 015390076000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Drywall, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property, 220 Volts in Garage, Standard
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors, HVAC, Insulation, Windows, Appliances, Water Heater
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Chico
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Sold | $425,000+1.3%$395/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SN26041762 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2026 | Contingent | $419,500$390/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SN26041762 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,500+86.4%$390/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SN26041762 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2025 | Sold | $225,000$209/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SN25194180 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$209/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SN25194180 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+12.5%$209/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SN25194180 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2003 | Sold | $200,000$186/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,357 +6.8% | $289,498 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,144 +1.2% | $283,822 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,107 +1.6% | $278,257 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,056 +1.9% | $272,802 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,999 +0.3% | $267,454 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,991 +1.8% | $264,713 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,936 +1.9% | $259,524 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,883 +2.1% | $254,436 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,824 +27.5% | $249,448 +18.8% |
| 2016 | $2,215 +8.7% | $210,000 +5% |
| 2015 | $2,038 | $200,000 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $2,038 | $190,000 +15.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $165,000 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $161,000 -23.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $209,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $209,500 -6.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $224,820 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $220,413 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $216,093 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $211,856 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $207,703 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $203,631 +463.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $36,146 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,438 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,744 |
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Neighborhood: 95926
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Marigold Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Bidwell Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Pleasant Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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