230 W 2nd Ave, Chico, CA 95926

This large, attractive home is nicely settled into Chico's very popular "West Avenues". Chico was established in the 1800's by John Bidwell and neighbors. Early on they built a downtown with schools, shopping, restaurants and other entertainment. In 1887 Chico built a small college, now it is CSUC, a great University. It still sits proudly in downtown Chico. This W 2nd Ave location is not far from downtown. There is a peaceful feel to this area. You will see neighbors out walking and chatting with friends. This property at 230 W 2nd Avenue fits well into this classic, old neighborhood even though this home was built in 2000! Walk past the big shady trees, go up to this relaxing front porch. Take a minute to turn around and look at the other sweet houses on this street. Then open your front door and see that this home feels quite contemporary. This one-of-a-kind property has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The foyer goes into the living room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan with lights and other recessed lights. Doors separate the bedroom hall, from the living room. Down that hall, find a full bathroom, spacious linen closets and a whole house fan. There are 4 bedrooms off this hall. The front bedroom has a high-pitched ceiling and a pretty front window, 2 other nice bedrooms are next. At the far end of the hall there is a "Primary Bedroom" with a high ceiling, a walk-in closet and a good view of your big back yard. That bathroom has a shower in tub, combination, spacious double sinks and storage cabinets with a counter, behind the door. Going back out past the living room, the dining room has an interesting trey ceiling and a sliding door to the outside. The kitchen has all that a kitchen needs, plus a nice big pantry! Beyond the kitchen is the family room at the back of the house with a high ceiling, 2 skylights and a good view of your large back yard. Near the family room is a pleasant laundry room with a window, cabinets, counter space and a deep sink. The half bath and the direct access to your 2-car garage are near the laundry room. There are 2 other outside parking spaces, off of the side alley. The back yard is very deep, and it is fenced. Ready for a good surprise? Just walk up the outside staircase out back! It has easy steps that go up to your own private suite! There is your 5th bedroom, with a full bath, a table/microwave area, and a closet. Hurry over soon, before this gem one is gone - Oh - you may want shop for some paint to touch up in places!