$299,000

977 Sarah Ave Chico, CA 95926

Estimated payment $1,776/month

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,188 Sq Ft
$252 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated Parking
  • Near a National Forest
  • Neal Dow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near park and public transit

About This Home

Fixer upper with tons of upside potential. Exterior in great shape. The roof, windows, insulation, wiring and rough plumbing have recently been redone. Interior needs drywall, flooring, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and fixtures. Tax records show 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom agent sees 2 full bathrooms framed in and plumbed and 2 bedrooms both with their own entrances and a 3rd large bonus room/office/guestroom with a 2nd fireplace and its own door to cover back patio. Open floor plan with kitchen and dining open to livingroom with a fireplace and lots of natural light. Large laundry room and pantry combo off kitchen. There is a detached 1.5 car garage with workshop plus bonus storage room. Gated RV and/or boat parking plus multiple off-street parking spaces. Easy walk to Bidwell Park, close to schools, shopping and Chico State University. Front yard is Xeriscaped with river rock and a big maple tree. Back yard is fenced and sunny and has nice soils and room for a garden. A pecan tree offers summer shade.

Listing Agent

Tierra Hodge

eXp Realty of California, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 530-566-3063 License #02029984 Listed on: 02/06/2026

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

Dennis Baugher

EXP Realty of Northern California, Inc. Brokerage Phone: 530-566-3063 License #02272048

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard
  • On-Hand Building Permits

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Parking Available
  • Single Garage Door
  • Combination Of Materials Used In The Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Gated Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Additions or Alterations
  • Fixer Upper
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,188 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Workshop
  • Neighborhood Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near park and public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Conventional Septic
  • Sewer Not Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 045192059000
  • $3,000 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near a National Forest

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Structure Type: House
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Property Condition: Additions/Alterations, Building Permit, Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 045192059000
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1188.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Appliances: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 251.68
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Office, Workshop
  • Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Other Structures: Storage, Workshop
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Covered
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.50
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway - Combination, Concrete, Gravel, Garage, Garage - Single Door, Gated
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.50
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Biking, Blm/National Forest, Golf, Park, Suburban

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Near Public Transit, Park Nearby
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1900
  • Latitude Manual: 39.74463600

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lot Size Area: 8276.0000 Square Feet
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Lot: 23
  • TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount: 3000.00

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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 $2,263 $208,080 $171,666 $36,414
2024 $2,263 $204,000 $168,300 $35,700
2023 $2,236 $200,000 $165,000 $35,000
2022 $342 $29,643 $13,322 $16,321
2021 $336 $29,062 $13,061 $16,001
2020 $335 $58,142 $12,915 $45,227
2019 $653 $57,003 $12,662 $44,341
2018 $642 $55,886 $12,414 $43,472
2017 $628 $54,791 $12,171 $42,620
2016 $574 $53,718 $11,933 $41,785
2015 $574 $52,912 $11,754 $41,158
2014 $573 $51,876 $11,524 $40,352
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/06/2026 02/06/26 For Sale $299,000 -- $252 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $150,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SN26027956

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 045-192-059-000