Chico Opportunity with Space, Character & Potential! Located in Central Chico, this home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plus an additional living space for many different options. Built in 1961, the home retains its original character, including classic wood paneling, vintage tile, wood flooring underneath the carpet, and a brick fireplace, while offering plenty of opportunity for a new owner to make it their own.
Situated on a generous 0.22 acre lot, the property provides ample outdoor space and potential for future improvements. The lot and existing layout offer exciting possibilities for expansion or an ADU, buyer to verify with the appropriate city agencies. Conveniently located near the best of Chico, this property is a great opportunity for an investor, contractor, or buyer looking to create a home tailored to their vision.
This is a true fixer with significant potential and is being offered with the opportunity to build equity through updates and improvements. Bring your vision and transform this property into something special!
For sale
Listed by: NextHome North Valley Realty • Taylor Maehl • 530-520-6041
Price cut: $12K (11/1)
$307,000
2431 Mariposa Ave, Chico, CA 95926
2beds
1,164sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$307,400 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 68 days
- 630
- 52
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Taylor Maehl DRE #02047372 530-520-6041,
NextHome North Valley Realty,
Holly Hack DRE #02201047 530-209-3782,
NextHome North Valley Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN26181049
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Bathroom
- Features: Tile Counters, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Breakfast Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,164 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Driveway
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Right side of House
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Front Yard, Lawn, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Street Level
Details
- Parcel number: 015430029000
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking, Suburban
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Chico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $61,270
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 68 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$307,400
$292,000 - $323,000
$1,611/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2026 | Price change | $307,000-3.8%$264/sqft |
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| 9/18/2026 | Price change | $319,000-3%$274/sqft |
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| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000$283/sqft |
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| 8/30/2026 | Pending sale | $329,000$283/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000$283/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $61,270 +2% |
| 2025 | $718 +8.3% | $60,069 +2% |
| 2024 | $663 +1.2% | $58,892 +2% |
| 2023 | $655 +1.9% | $57,739 +2% |
| 2022 | $643 +1.9% | $56,608 +2% |
| 2021 | $631 +0.3% | $55,499 +1% |
| 2020 | $629 +16.7% | $54,931 +2% |
| 2019 | $539 +2.1% | $53,855 +2% |
| 2018 | $528 +2.5% | $52,800 +2% |
| 2017 | $515 +9.7% | $51,765 +2% |
| 2016 | $469 +0.2% | $50,751 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $468 | $49,989 +2% |
| 2014 | $468 | $49,011 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $48,790 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $47,835 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,898 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $46,548 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $46,659 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $45,745 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $44,849 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,971 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $43,110 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,266 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,492 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,680 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,883 |
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Neighborhood: 95926
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Pleasant Valley
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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