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Chico 95926 The Avenues
1440 Laburnum Avenue
$625,000
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1440 Laburnum Avenue

Chico, CA 95926
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,816 Ft²
$2,937
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Storybook Charm Meets Modern Convenience in the Desirable Avenues!

Welcome to this rare and enchanting property offering timeless character, flexible living, and a park-like garden retreat on approximately .40 acres. This special property features a charming vintage main home plus a separate private in-law residence, creating an ideal opportunity for multi-generational living or guest accommodations.

The adorable 1949 main home offers approximately 1,036 sq ft of light-filled living space, where large picture windows bathe the interior in natural sunlight. This warm and inviting residence features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, beautiful wood flooring, and classic architectural charm. The quaint garden-view breakfast nook provides the perfect setting to enjoy morning coffee while overlooking lush greenery and listening to birdsong. Modern comforts include central heat and air, whole house fan, new roof (2023), new range, EV charging port (NEMA 14-50), and an attached one-car garage.

Privately positioned at the rear of the property, the separate in-law unit built in 2004 enjoys its own alley access and oversized one-car garage, offering excellent privacy. This delightful residence includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, attractive flooring, and a charming kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, making it ideal place for extended family or guests. The rear unit also contains its own separate water meter as well as electric and gas meter.

Step outside and discover a truly magical garden oasis. The beautifully designed landscaping features a serene pond, custom-built bridge, and picturesque arbor, creating an idyllic setting for peaceful afternoons, entertaining or evening relaxation.

Garden lovers will be thrilled by the abundance of mature fruit trees, including peach, pluot, nectarine, apricot, sour cherry, mission fig, lemon, tangelo, satsuma mandarin, mulberry, and orange.   The grounds are further enhanced by majestic shade trees and stunning ornamental varieties such as dogwood, redbud, Japanese maple, camellia, arbutus, sequoia, golden rain tree, African sumac, crepe myrtle, cedar, and acacia baileyana.

This one-of-a-kind property combines vintage charm, flexible living space, and breathtaking garden beauty in one of the most desirable Avenues locations. A truly special opportunity that rarely comes available.
Unit Size
1,816 Ft²
Days on Market
32 days
Land Size
0.41 acres
Price per sqft
$329
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1949

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Last updated: 7 months ago (CRMLS #SN26050073)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 10, 2026 Sold
Sold
Mar 16, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Mar 9, 2026 Listed by Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc. $598,000
Listed by Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
With View

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1949
  • Effective Year Built: 1949
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 3
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 34
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 320
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17,860
  • Total Building Area: 1,036
  • Gross Building Area: 1,036
  • Building Area: 1,036
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,036
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 5
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: CHICO VECINO
  • Land Acres: 0000000410
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1110
  • County Land Use Code: R7
  • Legal Description 1: 1440 LABURNUM AVE

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Chico Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 000700

Zoning

  • Zoning: R1

Geography

  • Parcel: 003-441-019-000
  • Block: 33
  • Lot: 7
  • Latitude: 39.7432
  • Longitude: -121.844

    Address

  • Full Address: 1440 Laburnum Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1440
  • Address - Street Name: Laburnum
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Chico
  • Carrier Code: C017
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3472
  • Zip Code: 95926

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $519,792
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 002433

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.4559
  • Valuation Date: Jan 10, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 8
  • Final Value: 530,162
  • High Value: 771,901
  • Low Value: 288,422

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $462,937
  • Assessed Land Value: $200,792
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $262,145

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 19, 2016
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 07, 2016
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2016-0008510
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1440 Laburnum Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 1440 Laburnum Avenue was built in 1949 and last sold on Feb 19, 2016 for $415,000.
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