First Time on the Market — A Rare Opportunity on a Large Chico Parcel
Here’s your chance to own a well-built home in one of Chico’s desirable areas, where properties are spaced out on larger parcels and the pace of life feels a little more relaxed. Offered for the first time ever, this home has been lovingly owned and cared for by the original owner/builder since the day it was built.
Situated on a huge lot, the property offers room to breathe, room to garden, and room to create the outdoor space you’ve always wanted. The home itself was built with quality in mind, featuring 3/8-inch cedar board siding, a wood stove for cozy winter evenings, extra attic insulation, and a heat pump A/C system that keeps the home comfortable during Chico’s warm summers. The heating side of the system is currently not operating and is believed to need a valve repair.
Practical infrastructure includes a private well with a 1.5 horsepower pump and a 1,200-gallon concrete septic system, 150 amp panel. Inside, the home reflects years of care and a thoughtful kitchen update by the original owner. In recent years, some maintenance items have been deferred, and the home is priced to reflect its as-is condition, presenting an excellent opportunity to improve and add value.
If you’ve been looking for a property with space, potential, and an opportunity to make meaningful improvements, this may be the one. It’s a rare chance to purchase a large-parcel Chico property and make it your own.
Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this special property.
Pending
Listing Provided by: Upside Real Estate
$375,000
3481 Bell Rd, Chico, CA 95973
3beds
1,104sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.82 Acres Lot
$382,500 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 43 days |
- 88 |
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing Provided by:
Dustin Cheatham DRE #01972561 530-767-3714,
Upside Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN26058496
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Solid Surface Counters
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Wood Stove
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,104 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway Level
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Orchard
Lot
- Size: 0.82 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Back Yard, Orchard(s)
Details
- Parcel number: 042020076000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Rural
Location
- Region: Chico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,346
- Annual tax amount: $599
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$382,500
$363,000 - $402,000
$1,823/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Pending sale | $375,000$340/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000$340/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $599 +8.6% | $56,346 +2% |
| 2024 | $552 +1.6% | $55,242 +2% |
| 2023 | $543 +2.4% | $54,160 +2% |
| 2022 | $530 +2.1% | $53,099 +2% |
| 2021 | $519 +0.4% | $52,059 +1% |
| 2020 | $517 +2.1% | $51,527 +2% |
| 2019 | $506 +2.1% | $50,518 +2% |
| 2018 | $496 +2.5% | $49,528 +2% |
| 2017 | $484 +9.6% | $48,558 +2% |
| 2016 | $441 +3% | $47,607 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $428 | $46,892 +2% |
| 2014 | $428 | $45,974 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,767 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,870 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,991 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,663 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,768 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $42,911 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $42,071 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $41,247 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $40,440 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $39,648 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,923 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,161 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,413 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,153/mo
Principal & interest
$1806
Property taxes
$347
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95973
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Emma Wilson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 7/10Chico Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 7/10Chico High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
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- California
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- 3481 Bell Rd




