$375,000
SOLD OCT 14, 2019

1523 Downing Ave Chico, CA 95926

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,433 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$262 Per Sq Ft

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gunite Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • High Ceiling
  • Neal Dow Elementary School Rated A-
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2024

Home in the heart of Chico with a pool & owner solar! This mid-century modern home has been updated throughout, solid-surface flooring, plantation shutters, stainless steel appliances with sparkly quartz countertops and a master bedroom designer walk-in closet. There’s a living room & separate family room with wood-burning fireplace, and a dining room with built-in hutch. This energy efficient home has a tankless hot water heater and OWNED solar that makes your PG&E almost non-existent. The low maintenance backyard has a large deck for entertaining & a refreshing pool for the hot Chico weather. Everything you could want rolled into one home; come see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Branham

Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc. License #01495078 Listed on: 06/18/2019

Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Sorenson

Re/Max of Chico License #02074457

Re/Max of Chico

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,448

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,433 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entryway
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Granite Countertops
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Gunite Pool
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 045650013000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,448

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 045650013000
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1433.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Dining Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Price Per Square Foot: 261.69
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Entry, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Quartz Counters

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Private, Gunite
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Disposal
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Closet, In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Chico Unified

Green Features

  • Green Power: Solar

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1500

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 6534.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 8.00
  • Tax Lot: 13

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2024
Closed on
Nov 7, 2024
Sold by
Owens Sherry and Erickson Larry
Bought by
Carole L Fossett Family Trust and Fossett
Seller's Agent
Jessica Sorenson
Re/Max of Chico
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Bosch
Re/Max of Chico
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$474,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-2.27%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$508,639

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,639
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$149,000
Outstanding Balance
$147,863
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$345,922

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2019
Closed on
Oct 3, 2019
Sold by
Thao Youa
Bought by
Owens Sherry and Erickson Larry
Seller's Agent
Danielle Branham
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Sorenson
Re/Max of Chico
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2018
Closed on
Jun 18, 2018
Sold by
Pankhurst Bryan C
Bought by
Thao Youa
Seller's Agent
Max Froome
Results Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Branham
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$318,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,400
-6.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.17%
Original Mortgage
$286,650
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2013
Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
Reis Kelly Anne and Ochipinti Paula Hibbs
Bought by
Pankhurst Stephen
Seller's Agent
David Junco
City of Trees Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heather Jay
City of Trees Realty
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.85%
Original Mortgage
$270,019
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Grant Deed $474,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow
Grant Deed $474,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow
Grant Deed $375,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Grant Deed $318,500 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Grant Deed $275,000 Bidwell Title & Escrow Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $149,000 New Conventional
Closed $149,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $286,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $259,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,019 FHA
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Sold $474,000 -2.3% $331 / Sq Ft
10/10/2024 10/10/24 For Sale $485,000 +29.3% $338 / Sq Ft
10/14/2019 10/14/19 Sold $375,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
08/24/2019 08/24/19 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2019 08/12/19 For Sale $375,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
07/30/2019 07/30/19 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Price Changed $375,000 -2.3% $262 / Sq Ft
07/06/2019 07/06/19 Price Changed $384,000 -1.5% $268 / Sq Ft
06/18/2019 06/18/19 For Sale $390,000 +22.4% $272 / Sq Ft
06/21/2018 06/21/18 Sold $318,500 -4.6% $222 / Sq Ft
05/12/2018 05/12/18 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Price Changed $333,900 -1.8% $233 / Sq Ft
04/06/2018 04/06/18 For Sale $339,900 +23.6% $237 / Sq Ft
03/29/2013 03/29/13 Sold $275,000 +2.2% $192 / Sq Ft
02/25/2013 02/25/13 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2013 01/30/13 For Sale $269,000 -- $188 / 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 $4,448 $474,000 $170,000 $304,000
2024 $4,448 $402,073 $160,829 $241,244
2023 $4,395 $394,190 $157,676 $236,514
2022 $4,325 $386,462 $154,585 $231,877
2021 $4,244 $378,885 $151,554 $227,331
2020 $4,232 $375,000 $150,000 $225,000
2019 $3,673 $324,870 $142,800 $182,070
2018 $3,623 $320,000 $130,000 $190,000
2017 $3,223 $291,782 $111,407 $180,375
2016 $2,940 $286,062 $109,223 $176,839
2015 $2,939 $281,766 $107,583 $174,183
2014 $2,866 $276,247 $105,476 $170,771
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN19143166

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 045-650-013-000