$632,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2025

1491 Saratoga Dr Chico, CA 95973

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,967 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$321 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • Open Floorplan
  • Granite Countertops
  • Bidwell Junior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2025

Backyard Paradise with a Beautifully Upgraded Home! Feel like you’re on vacation every day as you enjoy this gorgeous, private backyard oasis. Tropical palm trees surround a PebbleTec pool with a waterfall and in-ground spa. Entertain in style at the Tiki Bar, complete with a refrigerator, range, and party lights that create an amazing ambiance. Inside, the kitchen features stylish painted cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a 4-burner gas range with electric oven, microwave, pantry, built-in desk, and an eating bar. It opens to a lovely dining area surrounded by picture windows, all with beautiful wood plank flooring. The open floorplan includes a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace with a granite hearth, and a slider leading to the covered patio, pool, spa, and Tiki Bar. The large primary bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, a walk-in closet with an upper storage level, and a remodeled en-suite bathroom featuring dual sinks, granite counters, a walk-in shower, a separate tub, and direct access to the serene backyard. The hall bathroom is equally impressive with granite countertops, dual sinks, and an upgraded tub/shower with a tile surround. Additional features include a whole house fan, inside laundry, a two-car garage, hidden storage shed, garden area, and beautifully landscaped yards with automatic sprinklers. Don’t miss out on this truly special home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary McGowan

Parkway Real Estate Co. Brokerage Phone: 530-518-8888 License #01119659 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Parkway Real Estate Co.

Co-Listed By

Karin Anderson

Parkway Real Estate Co. Brokerage Phone: 530-518-8888 License #02124385

Last Buyer's Agent

Karey Cooper

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02234513

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,160

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Single Garage Door
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,967 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas and Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Water Line To Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas And Electric Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • Pebble Pool Finish
  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 38
  • Assessor Parcel Number 016180038000
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,160

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 016180038000
  • Year Built: 2000
  • AgentOnly_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1967.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry Location: front door
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 321.30
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Walk-In Closet
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Double Sinks In Bath(s), Double Sinks In Primary Bath, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Separate Tub And Shower, Soaking Tub
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground, Pebble
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: Yes
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas & Electric Range, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Chico Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6970.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 1.03
  • Tax Lot: 38

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Paris Michelle Rae
Bought by
The Michelle R Paris Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,500
Outstanding Balance
$375,956
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$277,559

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2021
Sold by
Paris Michelle Rae
Bought by
Paris Michelle Rae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,500
Outstanding Balance
$375,956
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$277,559

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2021
Sold by
Paris William Charles and Paris Michelle Rae
Bought by
Paris Michelle Rae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,500
Outstanding Balance
$375,956
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$277,559

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2020
Closed on
Jun 12, 2020
Sold by
Ely Michelle M and Ely Richard D
Bought by
Paris William Charles and Paris Michelle Rae
Seller's Agent
Annette Garten
LPT Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary McGowan
Parkway Real Estate Co.
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$549,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-8.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%
Original Mortgage
$411,750
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2016
Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Harter Jeffrey William and Harter Tanya Denee
Bought by
Ely Michelle M and Ely Richard D
Seller's Agent
Dennis Deromedi
Deromedi and Associates Real
Buyer's Agent
Robin Miller
Parkway Real Estate Co.
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2016
Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Newman Gary Wayne
Bought by
Newman Mary Alice
Seller's Agent
Dennis Deromedi
Deromedi and Associates Real
Buyer's Agent
Robin Miller
Parkway Real Estate Co.
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,750
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Harter Jeffrey and Harter Tanya
Bought by
Harter Jeffrey William and Harter Tanya Denee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2009
Sold by
Harter Jeffrey
Bought by
Harter Jeffrey and Harter Tanya

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2004
Sold by
Harter Tanya D
Bought by
Harter Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,000
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2001
Sold by
Drake Homes Inc
Bought by
Harter Jeffrey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,760
Interest Rate
7.06%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Divorce Dissolution Of Marriage Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $549,000 Bidwell Title & Escrow Co
Grant Deed $425,000 Hidwell Tiotle & Escrow Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Bidwell Title & Escrow Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $191,000 Bidwell Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $417,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $411,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $318,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $296,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $273,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $197,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $45,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $33,100 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $152,760 No Value Available
Closed $19,050 No Value Available
Closed $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $632,000 -2.6% $321 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $649,000 +18.2% $330 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Sold $549,000 -3.5% $279 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2020 04/06/20 Price Changed $569,000 -5.0% $289 / Sq Ft
03/25/2020 03/25/20 For Sale $599,000 +9.1% $305 / Sq Ft
03/20/2020 03/20/20 Off Market $549,000 -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 For Sale $599,000 +40.9% $305 / Sq Ft
02/01/2017 02/01/17 Sold $425,000 -1.0% $216 / Sq Ft
12/22/2016 12/22/16 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2016 11/17/16 Price Changed $429,500 -1.3% $218 / Sq Ft
11/03/2016 11/03/16 For Sale $435,000 -- $221 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,160 $600,406 $185,917 $414,489
2024 $7,160 $588,634 $182,272 $406,362
2023 $6,976 $577,094 $178,699 $398,395
2022 $6,720 $565,780 $175,196 $390,584
2021 $6,694 $554,687 $171,761 $382,926
2020 $5,363 $451,013 $153,875 $297,138
2019 $5,227 $442,170 $150,858 $291,312
2018 $5,050 $433,500 $147,900 $285,600
2017 $3,511 $294,682 $77,895 $216,787
2016 $3,173 $288,905 $76,368 $212,537
2015 $3,159 $284,566 $75,221 $209,345
2014 $3,116 $278,993 $73,748 $205,245
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN25115224

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 016-180-038-000