$232,000
SOLD MAY 13, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$380/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$173 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Harry M. Marsh Junior High School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 2159 Elm St #2 - A Move-In Ready Townhouse in a Charming Community! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse is nestled in a well-maintained 10-unit community, offering comfort, convenience, and modern updates. Built in 2003, this home welcomes you with a covered front porch overlooking the beautifully landscaped common area. Inside, you'll find new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring throughout, with plush carpeting lining the stairs for added comfort. The bright and open living area flows effortlessly into the thoughtfully designed kitchen, which features ample cabinetry, durable Formica countertops, and a clever under-stairs closet that could be a fantastic pantry space with some added shelving. A sliding glass door leads to a good-sized private back patio, perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. The downstairs bedroom offers versatility and sits conveniently near a full bathroom with an in-unit laundry area. Upstairs, the LVP flooring continues in the hallway and leads into the three additional bedrooms wth a shared bathroom with a separate vanity area and shower/tub combo - ideal for comfortable shared living. Additional highlights include dual-pane windows for energy efficiency, central HVAC for year-round comfort and a community parking lot. Located just behind the iconic Sierra Nevada Brewery, this home offers easy access to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, the Chico Community Children's Center, and all the dining, shopping, and entertainment of Downtown Chico! Whether you're searching for a primary residence or a great investment opportunity, 2159 Elm St #2 is a fantastic choice for low-maintenance living! Don't miss out on this one, make an appointment for a private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alisha Simpkins

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area Brokerage Phone: 530-354-4244 License #01772692 Listed on: 02/25/2025

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Palmquist

Re/Max of Chico License #02159588

Re/Max of Chico

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,923

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Wood Fence
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $380 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Storage
  • Pest Guard System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Formica Counters In Bathroom
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Private Parking
  • Driveway Level
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005467022000

Community Details

Overview

  • Front Yard Maintenance
  • 10 Units
  • Sierra Villas Condominium Association, Phone Number (530) 864-7566
  • Sierra Villas HOA
  • Maintained Community

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,923

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$380 per month

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave/Hood, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 005467022000
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1344.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Formica Counters, Storage
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, End Unit
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Price Per Square Foot: 172.62
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s), Formica Counters, Main Floor Full Bath, Vanity Area, Walk-In Shower
  • Room Kitchen Features: Formica Counters

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • View: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio Open, Front Porch, Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Driveway Level, On Site, Private, Unassigned

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Amenities: Pest Control, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Maintenance Front Yard
  • Association Fee: 380.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Sierra Villas Condominium Association
  • Phone: 530.864.7566
  • Senior Community: No
  • Common Interest: Condominium
  • Community Features: Gutters, Street Lights
  • Association Management: Sierra Villas

Schools

  • School District: Chico Unified

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Lawn, Level with Street, Near Public Transit, Treed Lot, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 871.20
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0200

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0200 Acres
  • Number Of Units In Community: 10
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 13.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Osm Investment Company
Bought by
Johnson Christopher John Nicolas
Seller's Agent
Alisha Simpkins
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Palmquist
Re/Max of Chico
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$232,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
3.11%
Total Days on Market
41
Views
59

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-27.19%
Original Mortgage
$8,120
Outstanding Balance
$8,120
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$215,213

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2018
Closed on
May 2, 2018
Sold by
Peterson John C and Peterson Janet K
Bought by
Osm Investment Company
Seller's Agent
Shane Collins
Re/Max of Chico
Buyer's Agent
Sandi Bauman
Chico Homes
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$155,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2017
Sold by
Peterson Janet K
Bought by
Peterson John C and Peterson Janet K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2013
Sold by
Frantz Alex W and Zebroski Gisela
Bought by
Peterson Janet K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Frantz Alex W and Zebroski Gisela
Bought by
Peterson Janet K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2010
Sold by
Frantz Marisa
Bought by
Frantz Alex W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $232,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $155,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $71,500 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $71,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Grant Deed $172,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,120 New Conventional
Open $227,797 FHA
Previous Owner $825,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $162,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Sold $232,000 +3.1% $173 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2025 02/25/25 For Sale $225,000 +45.2% $167 / Sq Ft
05/04/2018 05/04/18 Sold $155,000 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 For Sale $155,000 -- $115 / 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
2024 $1,923 $172,902 $33,464 $139,438
2023 $1,901 $169,512 $32,808 $136,704
2022 $1,870 $166,189 $32,165 $134,024
2021 $1,834 $162,932 $31,535 $131,397
2020 $1,829 $161,262 $31,212 $130,050
2019 $1,797 $158,100 $30,600 $127,500
2018 $886 $77,377 $16,233 $61,144
2017 $869 $75,861 $15,915 $59,946
2016 $794 $74,374 $15,603 $58,771
2015 -- $73,258 $15,369 $57,889
2014 -- $71,824 $15,068 $56,756
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN25040331

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 005-467-014-000