NOT LISTED FOR SALE

656 Crister Ave Chico, CA 95926

Estimated Value: $455,000 - $506,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,191 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2023

Last sale price $479,000 $402 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,985/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Sierra View Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of November 2023

Fall in love with the upgrades and stay for the location! Located 2 blocks from Bidwell Park, this property is every outdoor adventurer's dream come true. Lace up your shoes on the front porch and head to Bidwell Park where you can enjoy one of the BEST parts of Chico year round- the creek and beautiful park. The property offers RV/boat parking, an inground pool, OWNED SOLAR, epoxy garage floors, a newer wood stove insert, refinished hardwood floors, central HVAC, newer Lutron outlets and plugs, all new recessed LED lighting on dimmers, new exterior paint (Sept 2023), whole house fan, newer dishwasher and hot water heater, newer solid wood doors, baseboards/door trim and dual pane windows throughout. The home offers a master bedroom with direct access to the pool, 2 other guest rooms, 1.5 baths, and 2 large closets in the home. The owners remodeled the enclosed patio and is truly a work of art inspired by nature- newer custom stained concrete floors, newer mini split, and newer exterior door and blue stained knotty pine ceilings to bring the outdoors, in! The modern kitchen is every chef's dream with beautiful, custom glass cabinets, stainless steel appliances, deep pan drawers, ample natural light and quick access to the backyard. The backyard has a large concrete patio/bbq area, sparkling inground pool and mature trees/landscaping. The home is connected to city sewer and the City of Chico retrofit clearance has been completed. Call today for a private tour.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Lambert

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area License #01866093 Listed on: 09/07/2023

Keller Williams Realty Chico Area

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelsey Grabin

Re/Max of Chico License #02005715

Re/Max of Chico

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Density is up to 1 Unit/Acre
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Pool
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Turnkey
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,191 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Pots and Pans Drawers

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Exhaust Fan In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Front Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Garage
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 045620002000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Hiking Trails
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Inclusions: Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Owned Solar
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Zoning: R2
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 045620002000
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1191.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Concrete, Wood
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove Insert
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Price Per Square Foot: 402.18
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes
  • Bathroom Features: Bathtub, Shower, Shower In Tub, Exhaust Fan(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Open To Family Room, Pots & Pan Drawers, Remodeled Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • View: Neighborhood, Pool, Trees/Woods
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Front Porch
  • Pool Features: Private, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Concrete, Gravel, RV Access/Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Garage
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Washer Included
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Curbs, Hiking, Sidewalks, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1700

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 7405.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 8.00
  • Tax Lot: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Bowman James
Bought by
James E Bowman Revocable Living Trust and Bowman
Current Estimated Value
$490,037

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2023
Closed on
Oct 30, 2023
Sold by
Todd Lambert And Lori Lambert Revocable
Bought by
Bowman James
Seller's Agent
Lori Lambert
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Buyer's Agent
Kelsey Grabin
Re/Max of Chico
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$479,000
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.36%
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2021
Sold by
Lambert Lori and Lambert Todd
Bought by
Lambert Todd and Lambert Lori

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2019
Sold by
Lambert Lori and Hyne Lori M
Bought by
Lambert Lori and Lambert Todd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,560
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2019
Sold by
Campbell William Michael and Campbell Theresa Louise Kym
Bought by
Juhasz Zena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,560
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2015
Sold by
Elwell Sara and Watts Sara
Bought by
Hyne Lori M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,562
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2012
Closed on
Feb 8, 2012
Sold by
Norcal Redevelopment Corp
Bought by
Watts Sara
Seller's Agent
Bill Carter
Bill Carter Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Brandt-Winslow
Re/Max of Chico
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$239,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%
Original Mortgage
$191,200
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2011
Sold by
Demoor Thomas M
Bought by
Norcal Redevelopment Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2007
Sold by
Ferris Timothy D and Ferris Mary Lee
Bought by
Demoor Thomas M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2007
Sold by
Demoor Thomas M
Bought by
Demoor Thomas M and Demoor Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
James E Bowman Revocable Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bowman James $479,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Lambert Todd -- None Available
Lambert Lori -- Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Juhasz Zena $379,000 Bidwell Title & Escrow Co
Hyne Lori M $245,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Of Ca
Watts Sara $239,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Norcal Redevelopment Corp -- Mid Valley Title
Demoor Thomas M $340,000 Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Demoor Thomas M -- Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Demoor Thomas M -- Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bowman James $179,000
Previous Owner Lambert Lori $227,560
Previous Owner Juhasz Zena $200,000
Previous Owner Hyne Lori M $240,562
Previous Owner Watts Sara $191,200
Previous Owner Demoor Thomas M $272,000
Previous Owner Demoor Thomas M $51,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Sold $479,000 0.0% $402 / Sq Ft
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 For Sale $479,000 +100.4% $402 / Sq Ft
02/10/2012 02/10/12 Sold $239,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/12/2012 01/12/12 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2012 01/08/12 For Sale $239,000 -- $212 / 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 $5,219 $488,580 $193,800 $294,780
2024 $5,219 $479,000 $190,000 $289,000
2023 $3,034 $278,763 $136,536 $142,227
2022 $2,984 $273,298 $133,859 $139,439
2021 $2,926 $267,940 $131,235 $136,705
2020 $2,917 $265,194 $129,890 $135,304
2019 $2,863 $259,995 $127,344 $132,651
2018 $2,809 $254,898 $124,848 $130,050
2017 $2,750 $249,900 $122,400 $127,500
2016 $2,509 $245,000 $120,000 $125,000
2015 $2,598 $249,777 $114,960 $134,817
2014 $2,534 $244,886 $112,709 $132,177
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN23167302

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 045-620-002-000