3-bed, 2-bath single-family home in Chico

Active$349,500

MLS® Listing#SN26159406 · Single Family Residence · Listed Jul 23, 2026

1038 W 5th Street, Chico, CA 95928

Butte County

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3Beds

2Baths

1,271Sq Ft

1945Year built

0.13Acre lot

Description

Attention parents and investors! Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own a nicely maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with over 1,200 square feet of living space in one of Chico’s most desirable college-area locations. Just minutes to Chico State and downtown, this property offers the perfect combination of convenience, comfort, and investment potential. Whether you’re looking for a home for your college student or a proven income-producing rental, this property checks all the boxes. It has been consistently rented to students year after year, making it an outstanding investment with a strong rental history. Inside, you’ll find a clean, move-in-ready interior featuring fresh paint, laminate flooring in the living area, new carpet in the bedrooms, and all major appliances—including the refrigerator, washer, and dryer—are included. The spacious, fully fenced backyard offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities or future enhancements. This is a rare opportunity to own a property in a high-demand location where student housing is always in demand. Whether you’re purchasing for a student, expanding your investment portfolio, or searching for a great value near Chico State, this property is one you won’t want to miss.

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Property information

Property type: Residential
Sub-type: Single Family Residence
Year built: 1945
Living area: 1,271 Sq Ft
Lot size: 0.13 acres
HOA fee: None
Price / Sq Ft: $275
Days on market: 67
Stories: 1
Parcel number: 004116007000

Features

Interior: Ceiling Fan(s) · Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Cooktop · Disposal · Gas Range · Refrigerator
Cooling: Evaporative Cooling · Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Wall Furnace
Flooring: Carpet · Laminate · Vinyl
Parking: Driveway · Gravel · Off Street
Laundry: Laundry Room
Patio: Front Porch
Fencing: Brick · Wood
Lot: Back Yard · Level

$349,500List price

3Beds

2Baths

1,271Sq Ft

1945Year built

0.13Acre lot

1Stories

9 weeks agoOn market

$349,500

1038 W 5th Street

Chico, CA 95928

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Description

Property Information

Property type: Residential
Sub-type: Single Family Residence
Structure type: House
Year built: 1945
Stories: 1
Living area: 1,271 Sq Ft
Lot size: 0.13 acres
Parking spaces: 2
Days on market: 67
MLS^® Listing#: SN26159406

Property Features

Interior: Ceiling Fan(s) · Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior: Rain Gutters
Appliances: Gas Cooktop · Disposal · Gas Range · Refrigerator · Vented Exhaust Fan · Water Heater · Dryer · Washer
Cooling: Evaporative Cooling · Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Wall Furnace
Flooring: Carpet · Laminate · Vinyl
Fireplace: None
Pool: None
Parking: Driveway · Gravel · Off Street
Laundry: Laundry Room
Patio: Front Porch
Fencing: Brick · Wood
Lot features: Back Yard · Level
Construction: Stucco · Wood Siding
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Composition
Windows: Blinds · Double Pane Windows · Screens
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Smoke Detector(s)
Other structures: Shed(s)
Community: Sidewalks
Utilities: Cable Available · Electricity Available · Natural Gas Available · Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water source: Public

Rooms

Attic
Bathroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
Laundry
Living Room

Financial Details

HOA: None
Parcel number: 004116007000

Directions

Walnut to W. 5th Street

Listing Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate - 530-518-8950

Presented by: Michael Fortino and Jennifer Fortino

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Chico Market Statistics

How this home compares to 294 active listings in Chico, CA

	Chico median	This listing
Median listing price	$518,375	$349,500
Median days on market	60	67
Median Sq Ft	1,804	1,271
Median price / Sq Ft	$286	$275

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Chico, CA.

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