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256 E 1ST AVE, CHICO, CA, 95926

Chico, CA, 95926

At a Glance

A+97/100
📍Location Check

Good access to everyday amenities

Schools, shops, and services are reasonably close based on proximity data.

🏠 Location checks out — nothing that would scare a buyer off, but nothing that jumps out as a premium either.

💰Price Check

Hard to judge pricing

Significantly above the ZIP market median — ask what justifies this price. Based on ZIP-wide data, not close comparable sales.

🏠 Limited comp data here — I'd treat this estimate as a starting point and pull 3 to 5 recent closed sales within a mile to get a real read.

📊Market Demand

Limited market demand data

We couldn't pull enough market activity data for a confident read on demand.

🏠 Market activity looks moderate — not red hot, not cold. In this kind of market, the homes that are priced right and show well move first.

🌿Environmental Risk

No major environmental concerns identified

Minimal flood risk, no Superfund or toxic release sites flagged in this area.

🏠 No major environmental red flags — that's one less thing to worry about. Always good to see a clean environmental picture.

🏠Property Fit

Mostly in line with nearby homes

older build (1949) — major systems may need attention.

🏠 Anything built before 1980, I'm looking at the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical first. Those are the big-ticket surprises that can shift the value $20K or more.

What to Verify Next

  • Get a CMA from a local agent before making an offer
  • Have HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roof inspected
  • Confirm permit history with the county
  • Review recent nearby closed sales

Price Check

$677,000

This estimate uses ZIP-level data, not close comparable sales

Based on ZIP-wide market data, not nearby comparable sales

LowEstimatedHigh
$511,000$843,000

What Stands Out

Watch List

Confidence Signals

$667,000

Last Sale Price

8

Beds

4

Baths

2,994

Sq Ft

1949

Year Built

Property

Property TypeSingle Family
Bedrooms8
Bathrooms4
Square Footage2,994 sq ft
Price Per Sq Ft$223
Lot Size8,276 sq ft
Year Built1949
Property Age77 years
Stories2
StyleConventional
Total Rooms8
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral
Owner OccupiedNo (Investment)
Last Sale Price$667,000
Last Sale DateJune 9, 2021
Tax Assessed Value$329,000
Tax — Land Value$99,000
Tax — Improvements$230,000
Annual Tax Amount$3,642
Effective Tax Rate1.11%
Elevation201 ft
Solar Potential (GHI)5.0 kWh/m²/day
CountyButte County
MunicipalityChico

Value & Market

Median Home Value (ZIP)$433,500
Median Household Income$60,932
Income vs National0.8x national average
Median Rent (ZIP)$1,367/mo
Gross Rent Yield3.8%
Estimated Monthly Mortgage$2,192/mo (est. 6.5%, 20% down)
Owner-Occupied42%
Renter-Occupied58%
Vacancy Rate10%

Environmental & Natural Risk

A
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X — Minimal flood risk
Radon RiskZone 3 — Low risk
Fire Response0.4 mi to nearest station (Chico Fire Station Number 2)
Police ResponseUnknown

Schools

School DistrictChico Unified School District

Nearest Public Schools

Chico High0.3 mi
Inspire School of Arts and Sciences0.4 mi
Chico Junior High0.4 mi
Citrus Avenue Elementary0.5 mi
Hooker Oak Elementary0.5 mi

Nearest Private Schools

NOTRE DAME SCHOOL0.9 mi
HOPE ACADEMY FOR PERSONALIZED EDUCATION2.1 mi
PLEASANT VALLEY BAPTIST SCHOOL4.6 mi

Proximity

A
Nearest Park0.4 mi — Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
Nearest Restaurant0.2 mi — Red Tavern
Nearest Coffee Shop0.3 mi
Nearest Starbucks0.7 mi — Starbucks
Nearest Grocery Store0.5 mi — Safeway
Nearest Gas Station0.3 mi — Chevron
Nearest Pharmacy1.0 mi — Walgreens
Nearest Bank / ATM0.4 mi — Plumas Bank
Nearest Hospital0.5 mi — Enloe Medical Center
Nearest Fire Station0.4 mi — Chico Fire Station Number 2
Nearest Library0.6 mi — Butte County Library - Chico Branch
Nearest School0.3 mi — Chico Junior High School

Environment

A+
Air Quality (AQI)AQI 23 — Good
Superfund Sites in ZIPNone — Clean
Toxic Release FacilitiesNone — Clean
Elevation201 ft above sea level
Solar Potential5.0 kWh/m²/day avg

Neighborhood

MunicipalityChico
Population (ZIP)42,362
Median Age27.1 years
College Educated (%)27% with bachelor's or higher
Work From Home13% of workers
Families with Children23% of families
Median Year Homes Built1977
CountyButte County

Market Snapshot — ZIP 95926

Recent market data for this ZIP code

$415,388

Median Sale Price (ZIP)

$1,619/mo

Median Rent

58.61 days

Avg Days on Market

117

Active Listings

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What Stands Out

This property at 256 E 1ST AVE, CHICO, CA, 95926 received an overall grade of A+.

💪 Working in Your Favor

  • Minimal flood risk (Zone X)
  • Clean environmental profile — no Superfund or toxic release sites
  • 8 bedrooms, 4 baths
  • Conventional style with classic exterior
  • Chico Unified School District
  • Starbucks just 0.7 miles away
  • Located in Chico

👁️ Worth Checking

  • Older property (1949) — consider inspection for aging systems

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FEMA, EPA AirNow, EPA Envirofacts, NCES, USGS, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, Walk Score, RentCast, OpenStreetMap, Census Geocoder.Report generated 4/9/2026.

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