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Sold for $487,000
  • Listing Provided by: Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
    Bought with: Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
    Tax assessed value
    $487,000

    278 E 3rd Ave, Chico, CA 95926

    3beds
    1,132sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    8,712 Square Feet Lot
    $463,900 Zestimate®
    $430/sqft
    $2,113 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $463,900

    $436,000 - $492,000

    $2,113/mo

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    What's special

    The vibe in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1910 bungalow is distinctly charming, gorgeous, and full of light! If you don't know the original (Vecino East) Avenues neighborhood, it’s considered one of the most desired neighborhoods, not only for its nostalgia, but for the location as well. Walkability is a premium, being close to Enloe Hospital, Bidwell mansion and trails, CSU, Chico High School, and Old Town Chico with a multitude of eclectic restaurants, shopping, and Collier Hardware! This vintage home has been meticulously well maintained in and out to preserve the old-school vibe and blend of modern amenities including fresh exterior paint, a new tankless water heater, heating and air conditioning system with a programmable thermostat, and custom dining nook. Upon entering this extraordinary property, you will be greeted by rich (mostly original) fir wood floors, an abundance of natural light, dual pane windows with blinds and custom window treatments, a new indoor laundry area, and a beautiful kitchen surrounded with windows to watch the world go by and the seasons change. The back window/door affords a lovely view of a stupendous, flat backyard with room for a Bocce Ball or Volleyball court, or pool! Features include fire pit, a sunflower garden, a big lawn area, and a producing vegetable garden, all of which are irrigated with an automatic, remote water-wise system. Along with parking in the front, there is alley access with gated off-street parking in the back and room for an RV. There is huge bonus potential in the (24 x 20) multipurpose outbuilding, perfectly set up for a workshop, exercise, or art studio, extra outdoor living space, and potential for an ADU. There is a staircase to a small basement accessed from the outside back of the house that serves as a utility area with a large capacity washer and dryer for your big loads! That's right, you have two laundry rooms! The house can be purchased fully furnished, perfect for a 2nd home or rental. Most furnishings are negotiable. This property is a must-see! Make an appointment to see it today, before it's gone!

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    Listing Provided by:

    Emmett Jacobi DRE #01896904 530-519-6333,

    Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Kimberly Jacobi, DRE #01963545

    Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN24124093MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bathroom
    • Features: Tub Shower, Walk-In Shower
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet, See Remarks
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Furnished, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Track Lighting, All Bedrooms Down, Workshop
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: Utility
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Furnished: Yes
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,132 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Gated, Off Street, RV Potential
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Safe Emergency Egress from Home
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
    • Exterior features: Awning(s), Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters
    • Pool features: None
    • Spa features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 8,712 sqft
    • Features: Back Yard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level, Near Park, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers Timer, Sprinkler System, Yard
    Details
    • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop
    • Parcel number: 003072012000
    • Zoning: R1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Drywall, Lap Siding, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Turnkey
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
    Community
    • Community features: Biking, Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Park
    Location
    • Region: Chico

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Submit
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/6/2024Sold$487,000$430/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SN24124093 Report a problem
    6/27/2024Pending sale$487,000$430/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SN24124093 Report a problem
    6/18/2024Listed for sale$487,000+9.4%$430/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SN24124093 Report a problem
    4/24/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/18/2024Listed for rent$3,000$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/15/2022Sold$445,000+11.5%$393/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/27/2022Pending sale$399,000$352/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SN22134483 Report a problem
    6/21/2022Listed for sale$399,000$352/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #SN22134483 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,548 +10.5%$487,000 +7.3%
    2024$5,020 +1.2%$453,900 +2%
    2023$4,960 +167.8%$445,000 +169.8%
    2022$1,852 +1.9%$164,945 +2%
    2021$1,818 +0.3%$161,712 +1%
    2020$1,812 +1.8%$160,055 +2%
    2019$1,780 +1.9%$156,918 +2%
    2018$1,747 +2.1%$153,842 +2%
    2017$1,711 +9.5%$150,826 +2%
    2016$1,562 +2.5%$147,870 +1.5%
    2015$1,525 $145,650 +2%
    2014$1,525 $142,798 +0.5%
    2013-- $142,153 +2%
    2012-- $139,366 +2%
    2011-- $136,634 +0.8%
    2010-- $135,614 -0.2%
    2009-- $135,937 +2%
    2008-- $133,273 +2%
    2007-- $130,661 +2%
    2006-- $128,100 +2%
    2005-- $125,589 +2%
    2004-- $123,127 +1.9%
    2003-- $120,871 +2%
    2002-- $118,502 +2%
    2001-- $116,180

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    Neighborhood: 95926

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