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Mulberry places residents close to many amenities
Although the neighborhood only became an official part of the city in the last few years, Mulberry is known as an older community. Residents live in decades-old homes and have easy access to downtown Chico and city parks. Local restaurants and breweries dot the neighborhood, so locals don’t need to travel far for meals out. However, when residents do travel, a state highway runs parallel to the neighborhood, putting Mulberry in a convenient area.
Route 32 passes near Mulberry and connects to State route 99.
The Pool at Bidwell Park is created by the danm on Big Chico Creek.
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State highway access north of the neighborhood
“It’s a more walkable area,” says Kristin Wilson Ford, a real estate associate with Re/Max of Chico. “It’s close to other things, like downtown, so that people can walk around.” Mulberry is close to Downtown Chico and can be reached on foot; downtown restaurants and shops are less than a mile from most Mulberry homes. A city bus also circulates in the area, providing another option to access Downtown. However, most residents drive. State Route 32, renamed East 8th Street in Chico city limits, runs north of the neighborhood. Access to Chico’s busy thoroughfare connects residents with many shopping and dining options, as Route 32 is a popular retail corridor. It also provides convenient highway access for greater distances, like 85 miles south to Sacramento.
Locals live in Craftsman and older homes
“It’s got big trees and a lot of charm,” says Josh Burns, a real estate agent with Becky Prater Real Estate. “It’s a nice community. The homes are fairly close together without being too close, which is good.” The mature trees are old and sprawling, shading the even older homes sitting side by side underneath the canopy. “It’s mostly older homes — lots of Craftsman,” says Ford. “People like the area because they can potentially get more houses for their money.” While Craftsman sell between $250,000 and $415,000, buyers can also find century-old minimal traditional homes from $225,000 to $620,000. Although these homes are older, built in the 1930s or earlier, most are not registered as historic homes so that owners can renovate their property without going through an architectural review. Buyers often seek out this neighborhood for fixer-uppers they can customize and invest in, as Mulberry’s median home price of $325,000 is $100,000 cheaper than Chico’s median.
There are a lot of smaller craftsman style homes in the Mulberry area.
Older homes in the Mulberry are can be converted to apartments.
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Neighborhood cafes and breweries
A handful of cafes, bars and restaurants operate in Mulberry. For morning coffee, residents swing by their neighborhood Dutch Bros or Has Beans Coffee & Tea. Most dining options are concentrated south of the neighborhood, where residents will find Mexican food at La Fiesta Bar and Grill and classic American at Tackle Box. Multiple breweries, like Mulberry Station Brewing Company and Secret Trail Brewing Company, serve handcrafted beer and pub food. For essentials, a Costco and Foodmaxx are a mile east of the neighborhood.
Enjoy a meal and a cold brew at Secrete Trail Brewing Company.
Try the baked goods at Has Beans Coffee and Tea.
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Walkable to Chapman Park and Greenway
Chapman Park borders the neighborhood. Residents are within walking distance of a small playground and one of the city’s most sought-after new amenities. The park’s splash pad is a popular gathering place in the summer, as visitors gather to cool down. Families enjoy the creative water features, many of which are modeled on animals like bears and fish. Comanche Creek Greenway sits at the south of the neighborhood. This 20-acre green space around the namesake creek is popular for biking and walking through the dense tree cover.
The Splash pad at Chapman Park offers refreshment.
Comanche Creek Greenway is about 20 acres open to the public.
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Kids attend a highly rated high school
Most kids will start school at Chapman Elementary School, graded B-minus by Niche, before attending Harry M. Marsh Junior High School, graded A-minus. Chico High School — a California Distinguished School, National Blue Ribbon of Excellence School and graded A from Niche — also serves the neighborhood. California State University-Chico is near downtown for students who want to continue their education close to home.
The student to teacher ratio at Chapman Eementary School is 23 to 1.
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Parks in this Area
Chapman Park
Bidwell Park
Comanche Creek Greenway
Humboldt Avenue Skate Park
Skateboard
Mulberry Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mulberry, Chico sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mulberry, Chico over the last 12 months is $420,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,579
Median Age
34
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,756
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,757
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
24%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
28''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
86/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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