$549,000
SOLD JUN 19, 2020

1491 Saratoga Dr Chico, CA 95973

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,967 Sq Ft
6,907 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$279 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Bidwell Junior High School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome Home To One of The Most Desirable Neighborhoods in Town: This Immaculate 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home Is Ready For New Owners.
Fabulous Both Inside and Out. Kitchen Is A Cook's Delight With An Abundance Of Storage, Updated Appliances, Gorgeous Granite and Beautiful Hickory Wood Floors. Great Room Is Perfect For Entertaining With A Beautiful Fireplace and a Spectacular View Into The Backyard. All Bathrooms Have Been Updated with Tile Flooring and Granite Counters. Enjoy The Ambiance Of The Oversized Master Bedroom With Access To The Backyard. Outside You Will Love The Design Of The Backyard....The Pool Is Amazing With A Stunning Waterfall, Pebble Tec Finish and Floating Edge Deck. (Pool also has gate that encloses the entire pool for safety). Add The Cabana Style Kitchen And You Will Feel Like You Are On Vacation......With The Addition Of Solar This Is A Property Not To Be Missed!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Annette Garten

LPT Realty License #01422820 Listed on: 03/17/2020

LPT Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary McGowan

Parkway Real Estate Co. License #01119659

Parkway Real Estate Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,160

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 6,907 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fence is in average condition
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,967 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Convection Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Waterfall Pool Feature

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Dog Park
  • Bike Trail

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
  • Inclusions: Frig, washer, dryer
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: No
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1967.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
  • 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 Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Price Per Square Foot: 279.11
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Great Room, Laundry
  • Window Features: Blinds, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Granite Counters, Remodeled

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Average Condition
  • Pool Features: Private, Heated, In Ground, Waterfall
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Remotes: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Self Cleaning Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights

Schools

  • School District: Chico Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6907.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1586

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6907.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

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: SN20057461

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 016-180-038-000