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For Sale
Active Listings
222
Average Price
$499k
Price Range
$299k - $799k
Median Price
$499k

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Chico Housing Market

The median home in Chico sold for $455K over the past 12 months, down 6.0% from the year before.

There are 222 homes for sale right now, asking a median of $499K — about $291 per square foot.

Homes here take a median of 58 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price.

At 410 sales over the past year, current inventory represents about 6.5 months of supply — a balanced market by the usual six-month benchmark.

Median sale price
$455K▼ 6.0%
410 sales, last 12 months
Median list price
$499K
222 active listings
Price per sq ft
$296
Median, closed sales
Days on market
58
Median, list to close
Sale to list
100%
Of asking price
Months of supply
6.5
6 months is balanced
New this week
24
Listed in the last 7 days
Typical price range
$299K – $799K
10th–90th percentile of asking prices
Sales volume
410▼ 51.8%
vs 851 the year before

Inventory by price

Under $300K
23
$300K – $500K
91
$500K – $750K
78
$750K – $1M
17
$1M – $2M
11
$2M+
2

Inventory by property type

Residential
222
Land
87
Residential income
39

Market data derived from MLS records, updated October 15, 2026. Figures cover single-family and attached residential sales and exclude rentals and land.

How Joseph works with Chico buyers and sellers

Joseph Sardella is licensed throughout California, and the market data on this page is drawn from the same MLS records Joseph uses every day. Day-to-day local expertise, though, is in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage. For a transaction in Chico or elsewhere in the Northern California, Joseph either works the deal directly or introduces you to a vetted agent who lives in that market — and tells you which, up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Chico?▼
Homes in Chico sold for a median of $455K over the past 12 months and the median asking price on the 222 homes currently for sale is $499K. That works out to roughly $296 per square foot. Most listings fall between $299K and $799K.
Is Chico a good place to buy a home?▼
At 6.5 months of supply, the market is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers by the usual six-month benchmark, homes take a median of 58 days to sell and close at 100% of asking price. The median sale price is down 6.0% year over year.
What kinds of property are for sale in Chico?▼
Current inventory in Chico, in California's Northern California, breaks down as 222 residential, 87 land, 39 residential income. Rentals are listed separately and are not included in these counts.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy in Chico?▼
It is not legally required, but a local agent brings market data, negotiation and access to listings before they are widely marketed. Joseph Sardella works across Northern California — call (760) 333-3676 for a free consultation.

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