California ranch, mid-century home with brand new roof, a classic swimming pool, and a backyard oasis! Welcome to 976 Palmetto Avenue-a charming property that blends character with everyday convenience. Built in 1963, this home is ideally located near Bidwell Park, downtown Chico, and local shopping and dining; offering a lifestyle of accessibility and comfort. Step inside to find a light-filled interior with a functional layout designed for both relaxing and entertaining. This is a true 3-bedroom, 2 bath home with a bonus garage conversion for an office or? Over $9,500 of new pool equipment, a Brand-new roof in 2026, new gutters, all new quartz countertops and backsplash, all new stainless-steel appliances, and some new interior paint and flooring. Section 1 pest certificate, energy retrofit certificate, chimney inspection, HVAC inspection all completed and on file. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Chico in a location that truly delivers on convenience and charm. RV parking may be configured in the large front side area.
Sold for $450,000
Listed by: Newton Realty • Jeanne Newton • Contact: 530-354-5426
Bought with: Parkway Real Estate Co.
$450,000
976 Palmetto Ave, Chico, CA 95926
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
7,841 Square Feet Lot
$460,300 Zestimate®
$335/sqft
$2,523 Estimated rent
Home value
$460,300
$437,000 - $483,000
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Brand new roofBackyard oasisNew guttersClassic swimming poolLarge front side areaNew stainless-steel appliancesLight-filled interior
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Listed by:
Jeanne Newton DRE #01485153 530-354-5426,
Newton Realty
Bought with:
Angela Garey, DRE #01520611
Parkway Real Estate Co.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN26057796
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Originating MLS: California Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 7,841 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 003501009000
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Suburban, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Chico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $335/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $471,454
- Annual tax amount: $5,449
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 62 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional,Cal Vet Loan,FHA
- Inclusions: refrigerator, microwave
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Sold | $450,000-4.1%$335/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Pending sale | $469,000$349/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $469,000-4.1%$349/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+41.7%$364/sqft |
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| 1/5/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/1/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,200$2/sqft |
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| 11/17/2005 | Sold | $345,000+198.7%$257/sqft |
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| 6/3/1999 | Sold | $115,500$86/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,449 +6.6% | $471,454 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,111 +1.2% | $462,210 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,051 +1.6% | $453,148 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,971 +1.9% | $444,264 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,877 +0.3% | $435,554 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,863 +28.4% | $431,089 +28.7% |
| 2019 | $3,787 +15.3% | $335,000 +15.5% |
| 2018 | $3,284 +0.1% | $290,000 |
| 2017 | $3,282 +13.3% | $290,000 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $2,897 +8.8% | $275,000 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $2,662 | $260,000 +4% |
| 2014 | $2,662 | $250,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $250,000 +8.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $230,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $230,000 -11.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $260,000 -13.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $300,000 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $303,000 -13.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $351,900 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $345,000 +165.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $129,898 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $127,352 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,019 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $122,568 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $120,166 |
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Neighborhood: 95926
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