Have you been looking for a super charming home in a fabulous location on a HUGE lot for under $500,000. How about under $450,000?! You'll want to get over to see this gem ASAP! This darling 3-bedroom 2 bath home sits on a lovely 1/3-acre lot with great alley access (through a massive entry gate suitable for RVs, boats, trucks, etc.). The living, kitchen and dining area all look across the quiet country lane to a lush wall of green... and Big Chico Creek. This is 'close-in country living' at its best! The charm starts at the wrought iron fence and continues down the path to the covered front porch, darling entry alcove and into the living area with it's hardwood flooring, brick fireplace, built-ins and a large picture window. The kitchen is very functional and open to the dining area. And, though it's older, it would be an easy facelift! Two of the 3 bedrooms were extended and are extra-large. There's an interior laundry room, lots of storage... and both bathrooms have updates. PLUS, new dual pane windows, H/A ducting, new grounded plugs, upgraded insulation and many more practical features! Even with all this the star of the show might just be the awesome fully fenced lot with room for an ADU, shop, giant garden, you name it. It already has a fruit orchard and a shade structure with drip lines installed. The potential is limitless!
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Tanny Johnson DRE #00787674 530-570-2233,
Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate
$449,500
1220 Bidwell Ave, Chico, CA 95926
3beds
1,249sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.31 Acres Lot
$443,300 Zestimate®
$360/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick fireplaceHuge lotQuiet country laneCovered front porchFruit orchardWrought iron fenceShade structure
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 02, 2025 at 10:42am
Listing Provided by:
Tanny Johnson DRE #00787674 530-570-2233,
Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: SN25134747
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Center Hall, Entry/Foyer, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bathroom
- Features: Bathroom Exhaust Fan, Separate Shower, Vanity
Kitchen
- Features: Laminate Counters
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Blower Fan, Circulating, Insert, Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,249 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Direct Access, Door-Single, Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Off Street, Oversized, RV Potential, RV Access/Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs, Parking
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Concrete, Covered, Front Porch, Open, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Excellent Condition,Wood,Wrought Iron
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Across the Road Water Frontage
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 200
- Features: Back Yard, Drip Irrigation/Bubblers, Front Yard, Garden, Greenbelt, Sprinklers In Front, Lawn, Level, Near Public Transit, Sprinkler System, Street Level, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Cabana
- Parcel number: 043242019000
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Electricity - On Property
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Hiking, Horse Trails, Park
- Security: Prewired, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
Location
- Region: Chico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $358,938
- Annual tax amount: $3,977
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
- Inclusions: Gazebos on back patio, w/d
- Road surface type: Paved
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