Mediterranean Estate on 2.5 Acres with Guest House, Pool and Owned Solar. 3515 BELL ESTATES DRIVE - 5000 Sq Ft. Main Residence + 1000 Sq Ft. Detached Unit. Welcome to Bell Estates Drive, a true private retreat nestled on 2.5 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. This impressive 5,000 Sq Ft Mediterranean-style home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and timeless architectural details -including gorgeous beamed ceilings and spacious living throughout and a 3 car garage. The main level offers a grand entry into an an expansive living room, a stunning formal dining area and a chef's kitchen complete with granite countertops, new appliances, a massive 63X53 island with built-in storage, a 6-burner gas stove with griddle station, and bonus refrigerator nook off the hall. Also on this level of the home: a spacious eat-in kitchen area, a guest bedroom with adjoining full bath, large laundry room and a convenient half bath near the entrance. Upstairs, discover a serene music room with an attached library, a private office (easily used as a 6th bedroom), and a luxurious master suite featuring a cozy sitting area with backyard views. The master bath is a spa-like sanctuary with dual vanities and a jacuzzi tub. The lower level offers incredible flexibility with 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, its own large living area, and a second laundry-perfect for multigenerational living or extended guests. A standout feature is the 1,000 Sq Ft. detached unit, complete with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room plus spacious game area, a 9X9 chilled wine room and a private patio that opens directly to the sparkling 20X40 sparking pool. The detached unit is currently a successful Airbnb rental providing an excellent income opportunity. The property also has a large storage/shop perfect for your toys.
Sold for $1,300,000
Listed by: Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc. • Kimberley Tonge • Contact: 530-345-6618
Bought with: Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
$1,300,000
3515 Bell Estates Dr, Chico, CA 95973
6beds
6,068sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
2.88 Acres Lot
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$214/sqft
$5,394 Estimated rent
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Mediterranean-style homeChilled wine roomSerene music roomLuxurious master suiteSpa-like sanctuaryGorgeous beamed ceilingsFormal dining area
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Listed by:
Kimberley Tonge DRE #01318330 530-518-5508,
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Julie Christensen, DRE #02005744
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN25194322
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office, Other, Pantry, Utility Room, Workshop, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Multiple Primary Suites
Bathroom
- Features: Closet, Dual Sinks, Full Bath on Main Level, Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Shower
Family room
- Features: Separate Family Room
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Pantry
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Water To Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Living Room Deck Attached, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Tile Counters, Multiple Primary Suites, Utility Room, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,068 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Door-Multi, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, RV Access/Parking, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Ground Level
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Covered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 2.88 Acres
- Features: 2-5 Units/Acre, Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Rectangular Lot, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 042010134000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Suburban
Location
- Region: Chico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,007,423
- Annual tax amount: $11,079
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000-7.1%$214/sqft |
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| 10/11/2025 | Contingent | $1,400,000$231/sqft |
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| 10/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000$231/sqft |
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| 9/27/2025 | Contingent | $1,400,000$231/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+63.7%$231/sqft |
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| 10/1/2014 | Sold | $855,000-3.4%$141/sqft |
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| 7/3/2014 | Listing removed | $885,000$146/sqft |
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| 11/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $885,000$146/sqft |
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| 9/12/2013 | Listing removed | $885,000$146/sqft |
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| 9/12/2013 | Price change | $885,000-1.4%$146/sqft |
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| 9/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $898,000$148/sqft |
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| 5/9/2013 | Listing removed | $898,000$148/sqft |
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| 9/7/2012 | Price change | $898,000-5.3%$148/sqft |
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| 3/7/2012 | Listed for sale | $948,000$156/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,079 +1.3% | $1,007,423 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,942 +1.7% | $987,671 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,759 +1.9% | $968,306 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,555 +0.3% | $949,321 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,524 +1.9% | $939,588 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,332 +1.9% | $921,166 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,141 +2.1% | $903,105 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,935 +9.6% | $885,398 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,065 +25.8% | $868,038 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,204 | $855,000 +25.1% |
| 2014 | $7,204 | $683,648 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $680,559 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $667,216 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $654,134 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $649,246 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $650,789 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $638,030 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $625,520 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $613,256 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $601,232 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $589,444 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $578,642 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $567,297 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $556,174 |
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