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    • Listed by: Willow & Birch Realty, Inc • Heather Gorman • Contact: Heather.wbrealty@gmail.com
    Price cut: $14K (5/12)
    $415,000

    1288 Palmetto Ave, Chico, CA 95926

    4beds
    1,451sqft
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    $2,683/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $410,700 Zestimate®
    $286/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Cozy fireplaceCharming grapevinesEasy-living backyardDedicated gardening areaCharming beadboard wainscotingStylish flooringStylish hardware
    Nestled in one of Chico’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this home offers a prime location just minutes from Hooker Oak Park, Bidwell Park, In Motion Fitness, downtown Chico, and convenient freeway access. This charming 1950s home blends the timeless character you love with thoughtful modern updates. You are welcomed by charming beadboard wainscoting, a cozy fireplace, stylish flooring, dual-pane windows, and a well-designed floor plan. The kitchen offers ample counter space and with recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, a dual-basin sink, natural cabinetry, and stylish hardware, along with a comfortable eat-in area—filled with natural light from an abundance of windows, creating a bright and airy feel. This home features four generously sized bedrooms, each offering abundant closet space, with charming built-in drawers in two of the rooms, complemented by a beautifully updated hall bathroom. The easy-living backyard truly shines, offering a spacious concrete patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining, charming grapevines, a dedicated gardening area, full fencing for privacy, and a convenient storage shed to keep everything neatly tucked away. This darling home is not to be missed—call your favorite Realtor today to schedule a private showing.
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    Listed by:

    Heather Gorman DRE #02043356 Heather.wbrealty@gmail.com,

    Willow & Birch Realty, Inc

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN26089787MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Main Level Primary
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Primary Suite
      Bedroom
      • Features: All Bedrooms Down
      Bedroom
      • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
      Bathroom
      • Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Bathtub, Closet, Remodeled, Separate Shower, Tub Shower
      Kitchen
      • Features: Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
      Kitchen
      • Features: Galley Kitchen
      Heating
      • Central, Fireplace(s)
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Range, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Paneling/Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Galley Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
      • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
      • Doors: French Doors
      • Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Insert, Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
      • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,451 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: 0
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Front Porch
      • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
      • Pool features: None
      • Spa features: None
      • Fencing: Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Neighborhood
      Lot
      • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
      • Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Sprinkler System
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 045723013000
      • Special conditions: Trust

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Turnkey
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1954

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Storm Drain(s), Suburban, Sidewalks
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      Location
      • Region: Chico

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $286/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $121,020
      • Annual tax amount: $1,419
      • Date on market: 4/30/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 95 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
      • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, refrigerator and shed.

        Estimated market value

        $410,700

        $390,000 - $431,000

        $2,260/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/24/2026Contingent$415,000$286/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #SN26089787 Report a problem
        5/12/2026Price change$415,000-3.3%$286/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #SN26089787 Report a problem
        4/30/2026Listed for sale$429,000$296/sqft
        Source: CRMLS #SN26089787 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,419 +7.3%$121,020 +2%
        2024$1,322 +1.2%$118,648 +2%
        2023$1,306 +1.7%$116,322 +2%
        2022$1,284 +1.9%$114,042 +2%
        2021$1,260 +0.3%$111,807 +1%
        2020$1,256 +1.8%$110,661 +2%
        2019$1,234 +1.9%$108,493 +2%
        2018$1,211 +2.1%$106,367 +2%
        2017$1,186 +9.5%$104,282 +2%
        2016$1,083 +2.5%$102,238 +1.5%
        2015$1,057 $100,704 +2%
        2014$1,057 $98,732 +0.5%
        2013-- $98,287 +2%
        2012-- $96,361 +2%
        2011-- $94,473 +0.8%
        2010-- $93,768 -0.2%
        2009-- $93,991 +2%
        2008-- $92,149 +2%
        2007-- $90,343 +2%
        2006-- $88,572 +2%
        2005-- $86,836 +2%
        2004-- $85,134 +1.9%
        2003-- $83,575 +2%
        2002-- $81,937 +2%
        2001-- $80,332
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 95926

        Getting around

        57 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        71 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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