$410,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2025

408 S Merrill Ave Willows, CA 95988

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
0.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Bonus Room
  • Private Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • Private Yard

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to the charming town of Willows, where small town comfort meets everyday convenience. With parks, schools, and shopping including Walmart just minutes away, this location offers everything you need close to home. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers not one, but two inviting living rooms including a cozy family room just a few steps down, perfect for movie nights or gatherings. A very large laundry room provides excellent storage and functionality, while a huge picture window frames the stunning, meticulously cared for backyard. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with fruit trees galore, a sparkling pool, storage sheds, and sprinkler system. A standout feature is the 400 sq ft art studio, built in 2014, complete with skylights, abundant lighting, and its own heating and cooling system, making it ideal for creative projects, a home office, or hobby space. Recent updates include an HVAC system and stove just 2 years old, plus a leased solar system (about $120 per month). This property combines comfort, practicality, and unique charm all in a wonderful Willows location. Buyers to verify any and all information to their satisfaction!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Luke Edmondson

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area Brokerage Phone: 530-966-4921 License #02081864 Listed on: 08/26/2025

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara O'Reilly

Almond Blossom Properties License #02117651

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard
  • Lawn

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Paved Parking

Additional Features

  • Private Pool
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 25-28 / 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 002201013000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • View: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 002201013000
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1970.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 208.12
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Art Studio, Bonus Room

Exterior Features

  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved

Utilities

  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Park

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Lawn, Sprinkler System, Yard
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3673
  • Latitude Manual: 39.51651000

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 16000.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Block: 18
  • Tax Census Tract: 104.02
  • Tax Lot: 25-28

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2025
Closed on
Nov 19, 2025
Sold by
James And Sally Domenighini 2000 Trust and Domenighini James L
Bought by
Hutson Evan
Seller's Agent
Luke Edmondson
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Buyer's Agent
Sara O'Reilly
Almond Blossom Properties
List Price
$420,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.38%
Views
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
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$402,573
Outstanding Balance
$402,573
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$10,376
Source: Public Records

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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 $410,000 Timios Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $402,573 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $410,000 -2.4% $208 / Sq Ft
10/25/2025 10/25/25 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $420,000 0.0% $213 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $420,000 -- $213 / 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 $3,422 $252,206 $49,275 $202,931
2024 $3,422 $247,261 $48,309 $198,952
2023 $3,318 $242,413 $47,362 $195,051
2022 $3,180 $237,661 $46,434 $191,227
2021 $3,061 $233,002 $45,524 $187,478
2020 $2,955 $230,614 $45,058 $185,556
2019 $2,938 $226,093 $44,175 $181,918
2018 $2,853 $221,660 $43,309 $178,351
2017 $2,833 $217,314 $42,460 $174,854
2016 $2,669 $213,054 $41,628 $171,426
2015 $2,636 $209,855 $41,003 $168,852
2014 $2,136 $160,821 $40,200 $120,621
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN25190683

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 002-201-013-000