1038 W 5th Street, Chico, CA 95928 - Photo 1

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$349,500

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Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,271 Sq. Ft.
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Attention parents and investors! Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a nicely maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with over 1,200 square feet of living space in one of Chico's most desirable college-area locations. Just minutes to Chico State and downtown, this property offers the perfect combination of convenience, comfort, and investment potential. Whether you're looking for a home for your college student or a proven income-producing rental, this property checks all the boxes. It has been consistently rented to students year after year, making it an outstanding investment with a strong rental history. Inside, you'll find a clean, move-in-ready interior featuring fresh paint, laminate flooring in the living area, new carpet in the bedrooms, and all major appliances-including the refrigerator, washer, and dryer-are included. The spacious, fully fenced backyard offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities or future enhancements. This is a rare opportunity to own a property in a high-demand location where student housing is always in demand. Whether you're purchasing for a student, expanding your investment portfolio, or searching for a great value near Chico State, this property is one you won't want to miss.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1038 W 5th St

General

Price: $349,500
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: MRMLS
MLS ID: SN26159406
Updated: 8/17/2026
Days on Market: 36 days
Added to Site: 36 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Jack & Jill, Attic, Laundry, All Bedrooms Down, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace(s): None
Eating Areas: In Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Water Heater, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Range
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: Individual Room, Washer Included, Dryer Included

Additional Information

Pool Description: None
Spa Description: None

Exterior

Deck/Patio: Front Porch, Concrete, Slab

Parking

Parking: Gravel, Off-Street, Driveway

Location

County: Butte
Driving Directions: Walnut to W. 5th Street

School Information

School District: Chico Unified

Community

Community Features: Sidewalks

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s), Evaporative Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Structure Type: Single Family Residence
Construction: Wood Siding, Stucco
Foundation: Raised
Roof: Composition
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Windows: Double-Pane Windows, Blinds, Screens
Entry Location: Front
Stories/Levels: One
Stories Description: One
Square Feet: 1,271
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1945
Year Built Source: Public Records
Property Condition: Fixer, Turnkey

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Features

Property View: Neighborhood
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,663
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Description: Level, Back Yard
Fencing (Description): Wood, Average Condition, Brick

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $274.98

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Trust, Standard
Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer.

Listed by Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, Michael Fortino and Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate, Jennifer Fortino

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Schools

Schools serving 1038 W 5th St

School District:Chico Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Citrus Avenue Elementary School 1350 Citrus Avenue, Chico, CA 95926	K-5	1.2 mi
Chico Junior High School 280 Memorial Way, Chico, CA 95926	6-8	1 mi
Chico High School 901 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926	9-12	0.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1038 W 5th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/23/2026

Listed

$349,500

58.86%

MLS

4/03/2007

Sold

$220,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 1038 W 5th St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$3,417

—

$300,632

2%

2025

$3,417

8%

$294,738

2%

2023

$3,162

—

$288,960

2%

2023

$3,162

2%

$283,295

2%

2022

$3,112

2%

$277,741

2%

2021

$3,053

—

$272,296

1%

2020

$3,044

2%

$269,505

2%

2019

$2,989

15%

$264,221

15%

2018

$2,607

—

$230,000

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2017

$2,605

10%

$230,000

2%

2016

$2,372

8%

$225,000

10%

2015

$2,195

8%

$205,000

8%

2014

$2,026

10%

$190,000

12%

2013

$1,844

—

$170,000

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1038 W 5th Street, Chico, CA 95928 (MLS# SN26159406) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1038 W 5th Street is currently listed for $349,500 and was received on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 1038 W 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chico? You can browse all Chico real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1038 W 5th St Chico, CA 95928