Last Sold Price
3 beds2,674 sqft$211/sqft
159 Sycamore Valley Rd, Chico, CA 95973

Description

Lush, idyllic creekside home with year-round stream and backyard waterfall just 8 minutes north of town. Spacious retreat sitting on 1+ acre in a secluded neighborhood barely visible from the main road. This is a modern home that boasts an extra large kitchen for entertaining, an office/den that could function as a fourth bedroom, possible RV parking, a serene back patio with in-ground swimming pool, garden beds and many little shaded hideaways. Leave your work at the office and come home to a veritable...Lush, idyllic creekside home with year-round stream and backyard waterfall just 8 minutes north of town. Spacious retreat sitting on 1+ acre in a secluded neighborhood barely visible from the main road. This is a modern home that boasts an extra large kitchen for entertaining, an office/den that could function as a fourth bedroom, possible RV parking, a serene back patio with in-ground swimming pool, garden beds and many little shaded hideaways. Leave your work at the office and come home to a veritable Shangri-la. Natural waterfront properties are extremely rare in the Chico area, so don't miss this opportunity!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/25/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeff Culbreath • DRE #01181507 • Brokerage DRE #00271020 • Baywood Real Estate

Property Details for 159 Sycamore Valley Road

Status
MLS #
CH15254615
Days on Compass
84
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1999
Lot Size
1.11 AC / 48,352 SF
Architectural Style
Contemporary
View
Pool, Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods, Water, White Water
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Central Air
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
Living Area
2674
Assessor Parcel Number
047630018000
Property Attached YN
false
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Stories Total
1
Fireplace
Yes
Pool
Yes
View
Yes
View
Yes
Association
No
Association Fee
$.00
Senior Community
No
Parcel Number
047630018000
Area
Other (LCOTH)
High School District
Chico Unified
Directions
From Chico, take Cohasset road north past the airport. Turn left at 2nd Rock Creek Road. Turn right immediately on Sycamore Valley Road. Shared driveway on left.

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$620,000

Avg days on market

90

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Chico, CA

9 comparable properties found

a view of a front of house with a small yard
1

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Sold 07/06/26

3
Bedrooms
2,269
Square Feet
1.25
Acres
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$620,000

Sold 02/21/25

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,780
Square Feet
1.05
Acres
a view of a outdoor space
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Sold 01/24/25

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Bedrooms
1,801
Square Feet
3
Acres
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Sold 08/04/25

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Bedrooms
2,124
Square Feet
1.82
Acres
$719,545 | 3436 Keefer Road, Chico, CA 95973
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$719,545

Sold 06/22/26

3
Bedrooms
1,860
Square Feet
3.08
Acres
$675,000 | 658 Oasis Drive, Chico, CA 95973
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$675,000

Sold 05/20/25

3
Bedrooms
2,029
Square Feet
2.96
Acres
$599,000 | 46 Lobelia Court, Chico, CA 95973
7

$599,000

Sold 01/21/26

3
Bedrooms
2,378
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
8

$567,000

Sold 09/30/24

3
Bedrooms
2,536
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
an aerial view of a house with swimming pool and garden
9

$570,000

Sold 10/31/25

3
Bedrooms
2,397
Square Feet
2.5
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Baywood Real Estate, Jeff Culbreath, DRE #01181507

Sold By Coldwell Banker DuFour Realty, Casey Smyth, DRE #01941937

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Building Information for 159 Sycamore Valley Road

Stories1Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size1.11 AC / 48,352 SF

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Property Information for 159 Sycamore Valley Road

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Income Details
  • Financing: Conventional
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Lot: 13
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Special Assessments
  • Community Features: Foothills, Valley
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer Hookup, Garbage Disposal, Inside, Microwave, Propane Dryer Hookup, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Living Room Deck Attached, Pantry, Tile Counters
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Den, Foyer, Great Room, Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Master Bedroom, WalkInCloset
  • Room Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island, Kitchen Open to Family Room
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Counter / Bar, Family Kitchen
  • Water Heater Features: Propane
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Propane Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Blower Fan, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplace Rooms: Blower Fan, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Ground Level With Steps
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • View Description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods, Water, White Water
  • Waterfront Features: Creek, Stream
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Concrete, Patio Open
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Solar Heat
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Solar Heat
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Planned Unit Development, Secluded, Sprinkler System, Treed Lot
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Road Surface Type: Maintained, Paved
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Conventional Septic
  • Water Source: Well
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Door Opener, Driveway, Driveway - Concrete, Garage - 1 Car
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 1
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Single Door

Property History for 159 Sycamore Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2016

Sold

CLAW #CH15254615MR

$565,000
Mar 25, 2016

Sold

CRMLS #CH15254615

$565,000
Mar 17, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568954140

$565,000

-1.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2016

Sold

CLAW #CH15254615MR

$565,000
03/25/2016

Sold

CRMLS #CH15254615

$565,000
03/17/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #568954140

$565,000

-1.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 159 Sycamore Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$195,000Additions$5,000Total$200,000
Tax Record2024$7,480 ($623 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,674 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,674 SqFtStories1Lot Size48,352 SqFtStyleMiscellaneousYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningVLDRCountyBUTTEAPN047-630-018-000

Schools near 159 Sycamore Valley Road

This home is within Chico Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shasta Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bidwell Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Pleasant Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Oak Bridge Academy
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Sycamore Valley Road, Chico, CA 95973
$565,000
3
2,674
48,352
$620,000
3
2,257
41,818
3
3
3,063
44,866
3
3
2,769
235,224
$765,000
4
2,811
48,787
4
3
3,689
863,359

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Listing Courtesy of Baywood Real Estate, Jeff Culbreath, DRE #01181507

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