South Oroville is a primarily residential neighborhood that sits directly south of downtown Oroville, providing easy access to the city’s amenities. “This area tends to be very first-time homebuyer friendly,” says eXp Realtor Scott Peebles, whose family has been investing in Oroville for over 50 years. “You’ve got lower price points and smaller homes.”
Homes in South Oroville are a mix of standard single-family homes and manufactured ones. The primary architectural style is the classic California ranch, some with a driveway and a garage. “There is a new development off Ophir Road and Lincoln Boulevard that is over 180 homes. It will include a two-acre park and walking trails,” Peebles says. Sales for the River Ranch development begin in fall 2024. Single-family homes range in price from around $90,000 for a 700-square-foot cottage to $350,000 for a three-bedroom home with about 1,800 square feet. Manufactured homes sell between $50,000 and $200,000.
South Oroville is primarily residential, with little traffic and few stoplights. There aren’t a lot of major roadways that run through the area, but state Route 162, sometimes known as Oroville Dam Boulevard, crosses just north of the neighborhood. Chico is about 25 miles north via state Route 99, and Oroville Municipal Airport is about 4 miles west. Daily commutes to Sacramento aren’t typical, but the state capital and airport are about 70 miles south. There are bus routes locally operated by Butte Regional Transit.
Kids can start their education at Golden Hills Elementary, a walkable community school in South Oroville that is graded C by Niche. Palermo Middle is another C school. Las Plumas High School is graded B-minus by Niche. Home of the Thunderbirds, LPHS has many clubs and student organizations, including environmental, art and film clubs and the academic decathlon.
South Oroville is mostly residential, so shopping and dining are mostly done north of Oro Dam Boulevard in downtown Oroville. There is a Foodmaxx and Grocery Outlet at the Las Plumas Plaza to stock up on groceries. Visitors say the price is right at Pho Noodle House, an Asian fusion restaurant with popular offerings like egg rolls and drunken noodles. Provisions is a full-service restaurant bar serving new American fare. The vaulted ceilings, arched windows behind the bar and exposed brick make for an inviting atmosphere. Union offers its own take on new American food, and it has charming outdoor seating under striped awnings, brightly colored umbrellas and string lights.
There isn’t much cultivated green space in South Oroville beyond Martin Luther King Park on Wyandotte Avenue. It’s an excellent place for a barbecue because picnic tables and grills are built in. There is also a playground and basketball park for the kids, and walking trails. Downtown, near a bend in the Feather River, is Riverbend Park. There are swimming areas along the river, the Bear Rock Playground, disc golf and a boat launch, among other amenities.
Oroville promotes almost a dozen annual events, starting with the Snow Goose Festival in January and ending with the Parade of Lights in December. Each September, the city celebrates the return of the salmon to the Feather River with its Salmon Festival. The Arbor Day Festival is in June, the Wildflower & Nature Festival is in April and the Olive Festival is in June. The Fourth of July and Juneteenth are also celebratory events, and the Farmer’s Market runs from May through September.
John Russo
Go West Realty
(530) 531-8359
109 Total Sales
3 in South Oroville
$125K - $322K Price Range
Jacob Darr
NextHome North Valley Realty
(530) 767-3889
124 Total Sales
1 in South Oroville
$240,000 Price
Kari Wheeler
LPT Realty, Inc
(530) 531-8404
172 Total Sales
3 in South Oroville
$181K - $378K Price Range
Jamie Engen
Bidwell Realty
(530) 922-2503
128 Total Sales
3 in South Oroville
$130K - $375K Price Range
Alisha Fickert
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
(530) 767-3940
209 Total Sales
2 in South Oroville
$120K - $300K Price Range
Aaron Landers
Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc
(530) 767-3719
25 Total Sales
1 in South Oroville
$277,500 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Oroville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in South Oroville, Oroville sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Oroville, Oroville over the last 12 months is $277,500, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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