256 E 1st Ave

$649,000
Price
8
Beds
2,994 Sq. Ft.
$217 / Sq. Ft.
2,994
Sq. Ft.
$217
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into a piece of Chico's vibrant history at 256 E. 1st Avenue, an iconic Victorian residence perched on a prominent corner lot of E. 1st Ave and Oleander, just one block from the Esplanade and minutes from Downtown Chico, Chico State, and Enloe Medical Center. Built in 1949, this distinguished 3-story, 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom home spans 2,993 sq. ft. and was once featured as the Decorator's Dream House in 1982. Each room was transformed by local designers with flair and creativity, a legacy the...Step into a piece of Chico's vibrant history at 256 E. 1st Avenue, an iconic Victorian residence perched on a prominent corner lot of E. 1st Ave and Oleander, just one block from the Esplanade and minutes from Downtown Chico, Chico State, and Enloe Medical Center. Built in 1949, this distinguished 3-story, 8-bedroom, 4-bathroom home spans 2,993 sq. ft. and was once featured as the Decorator's Dream House in 1982. Each room was transformed by local designers with flair and creativity, a legacy the current owners have preserved and thoughtfully updated with curated touches from Chico artisans, blending historic charm with modern living. As you arrive, the welcoming covered front porch and classic double-entry doors offer just a hint of the character inside. Inside, you're greeted by a breathtaking grand staircase, 10.5-foot ceilings, transom windows, handcrafted wainscoting, and wood flooring throughout. The heart of the home, a large light-filled entry, is a true showstopper and sets the tone for the rest of the tour. The main floor hosts one of two private suites, complete with a full bathroom, kitchenette, and cozy living space. Upstairs, you'll find five additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms at the end of the hall. The top floor features a penthouse suite, an incredible private retreat with its own bathroom, living room, and kitchenette. One of the original bedrooms has been converted into a spacious laundry and lounge area for added comfort. The home also includes a large unfinished basement, offering ample storage or the potential for creative future use. Outside, the fenced backyard and side yard offer quiet retreat spaces, perfect for entertaining under the shaded pergola or relaxing around the fire pit. A gated off-street parking area easily fits three cars, with additional RV/Boat parking for added convenience. With strong income potential (the home is currently being used as an Airbnb), the benefit of the Mills Act tax reduction, and a location steeped in Chico's history, this rare Victorian gem is perfect for investors, multigenerational living, or those dreaming of a legacy home near the heart of it all. Opportunities to own a property list iconic and versatile don't come around often. Come experience the character, charm, and possibilities of 256 E. 1st Ave for yourself. Your next chapter starts here!

Property Details for 256 East 1st Avenue

Architectural Style
Victorian
View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
3
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Assessor
LISTING UPDATED: 11/30/2025 11:11 PM

Property Details for 256 East 1st Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #SN25122758
Days on Compass194
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1949
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyButte County

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty of California, Inc., Brent Silberbauer, DRE #02019819
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Building Information for 256 East 1st Avenue

Stories3Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,578 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,207

Property Taxes

$371

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 256 East 1st Avenue

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Block: 49
  • Tax Census Tract: 7.00
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 5
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Disability Access: None
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, Storm Drains, Street Lights
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Water Heater
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, High Ceilings, Pantry, Wainscoting
  • Room Type: Basement, Entry, Family Room, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Pantry
  • Rooms: Dining Area, Patio Covered, Patio Open
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 6
  • Room Bathroom Features: Shower, Shower in Tub, Exhaust fan(s), Linen Closet/Storage, Walk-in shower
  • Bedroom Features: Main Floor Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Laminate Counters, Pots & Pan Drawers, Tile Counters, Walk-In Pantry
  • Eating Area: Area, Dining Room, In Kitchen
  • Basement: Unfinished,Utility
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room, Inside, Upper Level, Stackable, Washer Included
  • Laundry Location: Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Rooms: Family Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Family Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Window Features: Garden Window(s)
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: 1
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Chain Link, Partial, Wood
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Structures: Gazebo, Gutters, Storm Drains
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Miscellaneous: Gutters, Storm Drains
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Covered, Patio, Patio Open, Front Porch, Wood, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Lawn, Level with Street, Rectangular Lot, Level, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers Drip System, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Timer, Treed Lot, Yard
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Driveway, Gated, Oversized, Parking Space, RV Access
  • Uncovered Spaces: 3
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 3
  • Parking Non-Garage: Gated
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Garage: Gated
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel, Driveway Level, Gated, On Site, Oversized, Parking Space, RV Access/Parking
Property / Structure Info
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 256 East 1st Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 1, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$649,000
Dec 1, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SN25122758

$649,000
Nov 30, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #SN25122758

$649,000
Oct 24, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$675,000
Oct 24, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SN25122758

$675,000
Oct 23, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #SN25122758

$675,000
Aug 5, 2025

Price Change

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$685,000
Aug 5, 2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SN25122758

$685,000
Aug 5, 2025

Price Change

SDMLS #SN25122758

$685,000
Jun 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SN25122758

$700,000
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SN25122758

$700,000
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$700,000
Jun 10, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #PA21090811

$667,000
Jun 10, 2021

Sold

SDMLS #PA21090811

$667,000
Jun 10, 2021

Sold

CLAW #PA21090811MR

$667,000
Jun 2, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464496403

$667,000

+11.2% / yr

May 10, 2021

Withdrawn

CLAW #PA21091015MR

May 10, 2021

Pending

CLAW #PA21090811MR

May 10, 2021

Withdrawn

SDMLS #PA21091015

May 10, 2021

Pending

SDMLS #PA21090811

May 10, 2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #PA21091015

$699,000
May 10, 2021

Pending

CRMLS #PA21090811

May 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PA21091015

$699,000
May 3, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PA21091015

$699,000
Apr 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PA21090811

$699,999
Apr 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PA21090811

$699,999
Apr 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PA21090811MR

$699,999
Apr 29, 2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PA21091015MR

$699,000
Mar 8, 2019

Sold

CLAW #SN19009929MR

$525,000
Mar 8, 2019

Sold

CRMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
Mar 8, 2019

Sold

SDMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
Mar 8, 2019

Sold

SDMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
Mar 8, 2019

Sold

CRMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
Mar 8, 2019

Sold

CLAW #SN19003552MR

$525,000
Mar 4, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #641374460

$525,000
Mar 4, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #641374460

$525,000

+17.2% / yr

Feb 6, 2019

Pending

CRMLS #SN19009929

Feb 6, 2019

Pending

SDMLS #SN19009929

Feb 6, 2019

Pending

CLAW #SN19009929MR

Feb 5, 2019

Pending

CLAW #SN19003552MR

Feb 5, 2019

Pending

SDMLS #SN19003552

Feb 5, 2019

Pending

CRMLS #SN19003552

Jan 14, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
Jan 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
Jan 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
Jan 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SN19009929MR

$525,000
Jan 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SN19003552MR

$525,000
Jan 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
Oct 14, 2016

Sold

CLAW #CH16168617MR

$359,000
Oct 14, 2016

Sold

CRMLS #CH16168617

$359,000
Oct 11, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582142139

$359,000

+0.6% / yr

Aug 26, 2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH16168617

$369,900
Aug 23, 2016

Pending

CLAW #CH16168617MR

Aug 2, 2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH16168617MR

$369,900
Jul 25, 2016

Withdrawn

CRMLS #PA16114219

$369,900
Jul 25, 2016

Withdrawn

CLAW #PA16114219MR

Jul 6, 2016

Price Change

CRMLS #PA16114219

$499,900
May 27, 2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PA16114219

$559,000
May 27, 2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PA16114219MR

$559,000
May 18, 2015

Withdrawn

CLAW #CH15035744MR

May 18, 2015

Withdrawn

CRMLS #CH15035744

$624,950
May 16, 2015

Withdrawn

SDMLS #CH15035744

May 13, 2015

Withdrawn

CRMLS #CH14259153

$624,950
May 13, 2015

Withdrawn

CLAW #CH14259153MR

Feb 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH15035744

$650,000
Feb 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH14259153

$650,000
Feb 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #CH15035744

$650,000
Feb 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH14259153MR

$650,000
Feb 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH15035744MR

$650,000
Feb 16, 2015

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #CH14259153

Feb 16, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH14259153

Jan 16, 2015

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #CH14259153

Jan 16, 2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH14259153

Aug 20, 2012

Sold

CRMLS #CH12092293

$350,000
Aug 20, 2012

Sold

CLAW #CH12092293MR

$350,000
Aug 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337945839

$350,000

+4.0% / yr

Aug 1, 2012

Pending

CLAW #CH12092293MR

Aug 1, 2012

Pending

CRMLS #CH12092293

Jul 25, 2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH12092293MR

$350,000
Jun 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH12092293

$350,000
Aug 31, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #142513658

$256,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/01/2025

Price Change

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$649,000
12/01/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SN25122758

$649,000
11/30/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #SN25122758

$649,000
10/24/2025

Price Change

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$675,000
10/24/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SN25122758

$675,000
10/23/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #SN25122758

$675,000
08/05/2025

Price Change

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$685,000
08/05/2025

Price Change

CRMLS #SN25122758

$685,000
08/05/2025

Price Change

SDMLS #SN25122758

$685,000
06/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SN25122758

$700,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SN25122758

$700,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SN25122758MR

$700,000
06/10/2021

Sold

CRMLS #PA21090811

$667,000
06/10/2021

Sold

SDMLS #PA21090811

$667,000
06/10/2021

Sold

CLAW #PA21090811MR

$667,000
06/02/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464496403

$667,000

+11.2% / yr

05/10/2021

Withdrawn

CLAW #PA21091015MR

05/10/2021

Pending

CLAW #PA21090811MR

05/10/2021

Withdrawn

SDMLS #PA21091015

05/10/2021

Pending

SDMLS #PA21090811

05/10/2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #PA21091015

$699,000
05/10/2021

Pending

CRMLS #PA21090811

05/03/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PA21091015

$699,000
05/03/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PA21091015

$699,000
04/29/2021

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #PA21090811

$699,999
04/29/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PA21090811

$699,999
04/29/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PA21090811MR

$699,999
04/29/2021

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PA21091015MR

$699,000
03/08/2019

Sold

CLAW #SN19009929MR

$525,000
03/08/2019

Sold

CRMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
03/08/2019

Sold

SDMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
03/08/2019

Sold

SDMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
03/08/2019

Sold

CRMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
03/08/2019

Sold

CLAW #SN19003552MR

$525,000
03/04/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #641374460

$525,000
03/04/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #641374460

$525,000

+17.2% / yr

02/06/2019

Pending

CRMLS #SN19009929

02/06/2019

Pending

SDMLS #SN19009929

02/06/2019

Pending

CLAW #SN19009929MR

02/05/2019

Pending

CLAW #SN19003552MR

02/05/2019

Pending

SDMLS #SN19003552

02/05/2019

Pending

CRMLS #SN19003552

01/14/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
01/10/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
01/10/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SN19003552

$525,000
01/10/2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SN19009929MR

$525,000
01/10/2019

Listed (Active)

CLAW #SN19003552MR

$525,000
01/10/2019

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #SN19009929

$525,000
10/14/2016

Sold

CLAW #CH16168617MR

$359,000
10/14/2016

Sold

CRMLS #CH16168617

$359,000
10/11/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582142139

$359,000

+0.6% / yr

08/26/2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH16168617

$369,900
08/23/2016

Pending

CLAW #CH16168617MR

08/02/2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH16168617MR

$369,900
07/25/2016

Withdrawn

CRMLS #PA16114219

$369,900
07/25/2016

Withdrawn

CLAW #PA16114219MR

07/06/2016

Price Change

CRMLS #PA16114219

$499,900
05/27/2016

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #PA16114219

$559,000
05/27/2016

Listed (Active)

CLAW #PA16114219MR

$559,000
05/18/2015

Withdrawn

CLAW #CH15035744MR

05/18/2015

Withdrawn

CRMLS #CH15035744

$624,950
05/16/2015

Withdrawn

SDMLS #CH15035744

05/13/2015

Withdrawn

CRMLS #CH14259153

$624,950
05/13/2015

Withdrawn

CLAW #CH14259153MR

02/19/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH15035744

$650,000
02/19/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH14259153

$650,000
02/19/2015

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #CH15035744

$650,000
02/19/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH14259153MR

$650,000
02/19/2015

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH15035744MR

$650,000
02/16/2015

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #CH14259153

02/16/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH14259153

01/16/2015

Temporarily Off Market

CRMLS #CH14259153

01/16/2015

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH14259153

08/20/2012

Sold

CRMLS #CH12092293

$350,000
08/20/2012

Sold

CLAW #CH12092293MR

$350,000
08/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337945839

$350,000

+4.0% / yr

08/01/2012

Pending

CLAW #CH12092293MR

08/01/2012

Pending

CRMLS #CH12092293

07/25/2012

Listed (Active)

CLAW #CH12092293MR

$350,000
06/07/2012

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #CH12092293

$350,000
08/31/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #142513658

$256,000

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

Public Records for 256 East 1st Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$116,000Additions$269,000Total$385,000
Tax Record2025$4,455 ($371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,994 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,994 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningR3CountyBUTTEAPN003-102-015-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 256 East 1st Avenue

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
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Citrus Avenue Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chico Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Chico High School
Public9 to 12

Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
Charter9 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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256 East 1st Avenue is a single family home for sale in Chico, CA 95926. This property was listed for sale on May 29, 2025 by eXp Realty of California, Inc., it's currently listed at $649,000. It has been on the market for a total of 194 days and was last sold on June 10, 2021. This listing's school district is Chico Unified School District. Nearby schools include Citrus Avenue Elementary School, Chico Junior High School and Chico High School. 256 East 1st Avenue is a 8-bed, 4-bath, 2,994 sqft single family home built in 1949.

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