1288 Palmetto Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
Single-family home
Sold August 2026
Listing Agent: Heather Gorman (DRE #02043356) · Listing Office: Willow & Birch Realty, Inc · Contact: Heather.wbrealty@gmail.com · Bought with: Mike McCrady · Michael McCrady, Broker · MLS #SN26089787 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
1288 Palmetto Avenue sold for $404,000 in August 2026, 2.7% under its $415,000 list price, after 55 days on the market. It was first listed at $429,000. That works out to $278 per square foot on 1,451 square feet. Across 181 closed sales in 95926 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $435,000 and the median is $286 per square foot, 2.9% above this sale's $278.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 95926 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 16 | $390,250 |
| Q2 2026 | 70 | $459,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 85 | $425,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 10 | $477,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in Chico · Homes for sale in 95926
Description
Nestled in one of Chico’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this home offers a prime location just minutes from Hooker Oak Park, Bidwell Park, In Motion Fitness, downtown Chico, and convenient freeway access. This charming 1950s home blends the timeless character you love with thoughtful modern updates. You are welcomed by charming beadboard wainscoting, a cozy fireplace, stylish flooring, dual-pane windows, and a well-designed floor plan. The kitchen offers ample counter space and with recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, a dual-basin sink, natural cabinetry, and stylish hardware, along with a comfortable eat-in area—filled with natural light from an abundance of windows, creating a bright and airy feel. This home features four generously sized bedrooms, each offering abundant closet space, with charming built-in drawers in two of the rooms, complemented by a beautifully updated hall bathroom. The easy-living backyard truly shines, offering a spacious concrete patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining, charming grapevines, a dedicated gardening area, full fencing for privacy, and a convenient storage shed to keep everything neatly tucked away. This darling home is not to be missed—call your favorite Realtor today to schedule a private showing.
Listing description from the August 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
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