$225,000
SOLD NOV 7, 2025

2981 Elgin St Oroville, CA 95966

2 Beds
1 Bath
966 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$233 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Community Lake
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of November 2025

Charming, updated cottage with tons of character and modern comforts! Welcome to this adorable and updated home tucked away at the end of the road with no through traffic—offering peace, privacy, and charm in one perfect package. From the moment you step onto the inviting front porch, you'll feel right at home. Inside, you'll find tasteful updates throughout, including a newer roof, mini-split heating and air, ceiling fans in every room, and a newer water heater. The home features two spacious bedrooms, each with huge closets for all your storage needs. Enjoy the character of cute built-ins in the living room, and the practicality of a large laundry room and extra counter/storage space off the kitchen. The kitchen is a chef’s delight with a gas range, stainless steel appliances, and a layout that flows beautifully for cooking and entertaining. The bathroom and living spaces continue the cozy charm with tasteful finishes and thoughtful design. Step outside and enjoy a terraced backyard perfect for gardening, plus a large shed and off-street parking with potential room for an RV or boat. Whether you're hosting or just enjoying quiet evenings, this space offers both function and fun. All of this just minutes from shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. Don’t miss your chance to own this truly special home that perfectly blends modern updates with vintage charm!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristin Wilson Ford

Re/Max of Chico License #01922668 Listed on: 05/16/2025

Re/Max of Chico

Last Buyer's Agent

Gaylene Di Lorenzo

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01328353

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1931 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned RN

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 966 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Mirrored Closets Doors
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Potential

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / 10
  • Assessor Parcel Number 035166014000
  • $755 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Water Sports
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1931 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: All Appliances
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: RN
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 035166014000
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Special Features: 12

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 966.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirror Closet Door(s)
  • Eating Area: Area, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 232.92
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Butler's Pantry, Laminate Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Gravel, RV Potential, Uncovered
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Heating Type: Ductless, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Lake, Watersports

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Level with Street
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1100

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 4792.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 10
  • Tax Census Tract: 30.01
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 755.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Espinal Juanita Ann
Bought by
Markure Shawn L
Seller's Agent
Kristin Wilson Ford
Re/Max of Chico
Buyer's Agent
Gaylene Di Lorenzo
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-8.16%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$218,417

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,583
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.20%
Original Mortgage
$7,875
Outstanding Balance
$7,640
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$210,777

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2024
Closed on
May 21, 2024
Sold by
Rice Johnny
Bought by
Castro Itzel and Castro Lilia
Seller's Agent
Kelly McCarthy
eXp Realty of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non-MLS Member
Non-MLS Office
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.32%
Views
159

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$220,924
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2019
Closed on
Mar 12, 2019
Sold by
Mines Properties Llc
Bought by
Rice Johnny
Seller's Agent
Mario Gattavara
Coldwell Banker Lifestyle Properties
Buyer's Agent
John Russo
Go West Realty
List Price
$182,500
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-12.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2013
Closed on
Aug 21, 2013
Sold by
Chait Paul N
Bought by
Mines Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Cindy Peebles
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Holly Perkins
Better Homes Realty of Oroville
List Price
$54,000
Sold Price
$49,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-9.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2002
Sold by
Kousa Paavo T and Kousa Anneli L
Bought by
Chait Paul N
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
Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $225,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $225,000 Atlas Title Company
Grant Deed $160,000 Timios Title
Grant Deed $49,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Grant Deed $53,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $7,875 FHA
Open $220,924 FHA
Previous Owner $220,924 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Sold $225,000 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $225,000 -8.2% $233 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $245,000 +8.9% $254 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Sold $225,000 +2.3% $255 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/07/2024 04/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2024 04/03/24 For Sale $219,900 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
03/27/2024 03/27/24 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2024 03/14/24 For Sale $219,900 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2024 02/24/24 For Sale $219,900 +37.4% $249 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Sold $160,000 -5.3% $181 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/03/2019 03/03/19 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Price Changed $169,000 -3.4% $192 / Sq Ft
01/20/2019 01/20/19 Price Changed $175,000 -2.2% $198 / Sq Ft
01/14/2019 01/14/19 Price Changed $179,000 -1.9% $203 / Sq Ft
01/03/2019 01/03/19 For Sale $182,500 +272.4% $207 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $49,000 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/13/2013 08/13/13 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2013 08/01/13 Price Changed $49,000 -9.3% $56 / Sq Ft
07/18/2013 07/18/13 For Sale $54,000 -- $61 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $755 $229,500 $69,360 $160,140
2024 $755 $80,038 $43,098 $36,940
2023 $823 $78,469 $42,253 $36,216
2022 $793 $76,931 $41,425 $35,506
2021 $916 $75,423 $40,613 $34,810
2020 $913 $74,651 $40,197 $34,454
2019 $763 $53,842 $10,987 $42,855
2018 $756 $52,787 $10,772 $42,015
2017 $740 $51,753 $10,561 $41,192
2016 $731 $50,739 $10,354 $40,385
2015 $703 $49,978 $10,199 $39,779
2014 $706 $49,000 $10,000 $39,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN25108318

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 035-166-014-000