Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,625 sqft$271/sqft
1253 Rice Ave, Richvale, CA 95974
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,276 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$271/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Revitalized 1940’s farmhouse! If you're a fan of Chip and Joanna Gains- you will FALL IN LOVE this STUNNINGLY remodeled country home. Located within the quiet town of Richvale, around the corner from the elementary school, local cafe, minutes from Griddley, 10 minutes from Durham and about 25 minutes from Chico! The home sits on a corner lot surrounded by established trees, with new sod in the front and a picturesque white picket fence. EVERYTHING has been updated inside, from the timeless gray-toned...Revitalized 1940’s farmhouse! If you're a fan of Chip and Joanna Gains- you will FALL IN LOVE this STUNNINGLY remodeled country home. Located within the quiet town of Richvale, around the corner from the elementary school, local cafe, minutes from Griddley, 10 minutes from Durham and about 25 minutes from Chico! The home sits on a corner lot surrounded by established trees, with new sod in the front and a picturesque white picket fence. EVERYTHING has been updated inside, from the timeless gray-toned laminate wood floors flowing throughout, fresh neutral paint, baseboards, top of the line light fixtures with Edison light bulbs, new ceiling fans, doors and dual-pane windows with blinds. There is a formal entry/ front living room, leading to a SECOND living room option. Down the hall are FOUR bedrooms & TWO FULL bathrooms (including the master). The master bedroom has a MASSIVE walk-in closet with built-ins, a French door to a private deck, and a dual vanity ensuite with a beautiful custom tiled walk-in shower. Through the front dining area is a SWOON worthy kitchen showcasing white slow-close cabinetry with chrome hardware, Quartz countertops, beautiful subway tiled backsplash, stainless apron sink, gas oven/stove with hood and a walk-in pantry! There is a half bathroom leading to the mud/laundry room with matching Quartz countertops and plenty of additional storage. Outback is a second raised deck overlooking the fully cross fenced yard with RV access and a detached covered carport. The attention to detail within this home is impeccable Come see what this beautiful home and town has to offer!
  • Listed by: Alisha Simpkins DRE #01772692 Brokerage DRE #01842969 • Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
Listing closed: 08/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CRMLS, MLS#: SN21088015

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$374,500

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

100.7%

Richvale, CA

8 comparable properties found

$400,000 | 1237 Richvale Highway, Richvale, CA 95938
1

$400,000

Sold 05/05/26

3
Bedrooms
1,914
Square Feet
0.43
Acres
a view of a house with a backyard
2

$350,000

Sold 08/29/25

2
Bedrooms
1,328
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
$182,500 | 5241 Midway, Richvale, CA 95974
3

$182,500

Sold 07/06/26

3
Bedrooms
1,712
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
a view of house with outdoor space
4

$399,000

Sold 04/04/25

3
Bedrooms
2,246
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
5

$565,000

Sold 12/05/25

5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
2,442
Square Feet
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Acres
$325,000 | 1221 Rice Avenue, Richvale, CA 95974
6

$325,000

Sold 05/20/25

2
Bedrooms
1,150
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
a view of house with outdoor space
7

$399,000

Sold 04/04/25

3
Bedrooms
2,246
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
8

$20,000

Sold 10/22/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Chico Area, Alisha Simpkins, DRE #01772692

Sold By Power West Properties, Jared Smith, DRE #02121053

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Property Information for 1253 Rice Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Butte County
  • View: None
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
  • Private Pool: No
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Total Units: 1.0
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1625
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 029134005000
  • Property Attached YN: false
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • New Construction: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: No
  • View: No
  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Association: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Zoning: ARMH
  • Senior Community: No
  • Parcel Number: 029134005000
  • Area: Out of Area
  • High School District: Biggs Unified
  • Directions: From CA-99 S, Right onto Richvale HWY, Right onto Midway, Left onto Rice.
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Census Tract: 36.00
  • Tax Lot: 580
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Rural, Sidewalks
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Range Hood, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Water Line to Refr, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Entry, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Master Bedroom, Master Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled Kitchen, Self-closing cabinet doors, Self-closing drawers, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Dining Room, Separated
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Inside
  • Laundry Utilities: Washer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace Rooms: None
  • Fireplace: N/K
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Central
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile
  • Floor Coverings: Laminate, Tile
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Blinds, Double Pane Windows
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Cross Fenced, Wood
  • Fencing: Cross Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Structure Type: House
  • Property Condition: Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Miscellaneous: Rural
  • View Description: None
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Yard
  • Lot Location: Rural, Corner Lot
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: RV Access
  • Parking Non-Garage: Off Street
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Off Street, RV Access/Parking
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 1253 Rice Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #SN21088015

$440,000
Aug 25, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #SN21088015

$440,000
Aug 25, 2021

Sold

CLAW #SN21088015MR

$440,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2021

Sold

CRMLS #SN21088015

$440,000
08/25/2021

Sold

SDMLS #SN21088015

$440,000
08/25/2021

Sold

CLAW #SN21088015MR

$440,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1253 Rice Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$108,242Additions$368,026Total$476,268
Tax Record2025$6,088 ($507 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,840 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2020ZoningARMHCountyBUTTEAPN029-134-005-000

Schools near 1253 Rice Avenue

This home is within Biggs Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 6
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Richvale Elementary School
Public1 to 6

Biggs Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Biggs High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1253 Rice Avenue, Richvale, CA 95974
$440,000
4
1,625
8,276
3
1
1,529
16,988
3
1
1,267
6,970
$65,900
3
1,172
12,632
4
3
2,224
12,632
$325,000
5
1,864
16,988

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