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CHICO, CA 95973

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Butte County
Buyer's Market
April 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The CHICO, CA real estate market (95973) currently shows 108 active listings, with 41 pending sales. Homes are averaging 48 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 28 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 48 days on market compared to 44 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 1.8% year-over-year, from $610,000 to $599,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 38,323  ·  Density: 49.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $87,667

Typical home value: $452,119  ·  Homeownership: 62.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
108
⇧ 35% vs 80 last year
Pending
41
38% pending ratio
Median Price
$599,000
⇩ 1.8% vs $610,000 last year
Average Price
$744,845
⇧ 2.8% vs $724,526 last year
Days on Market
48
⇧ 9.1% vs 44 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$312
⇩ 0.6% vs $314/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,898 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 108 this year vs 80 last year
  • Days on market: 48 now vs 44 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $599,000 (-1.8% YoY)
  • Average: $744,845 (+2.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 35.2 miles — 361 listings ($212,666,449 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
95973Chico, CA 959730.0 mi78$53,604,330$587,500$687,235
95928Chico, CA 9592813.7 mi77$48,635,587$522,000$631,631
95942Forest Ranch, CA 9594215.8 mi14$5,627,706$386,625$401,979
96090Tehama, CA 9609016.7 mi2$490,000$245,000$245,000
95978Stirling City, CA 9597817.2 mi2$409,900$204,950$204,950
95938Durham, CA 9593819.3 mi4$2,478,668$575,000$619,667
95958Nelson, CA 9595822.1 mi1$239,000$239,000$239,000
95965Oroville, CA 9596524.4 mi40$21,368,080$371,975$534,202
95974Richvale, CA 9597427.0 mi1$395,000$395,000$395,000
95917Biggs, CA 9591731.9 mi9$5,611,824$599,000$623,536
96029Flournoy, CA 9602933.9 mi2$649,000$324,500$324,500
96080Red Bluff, CA 9608034.6 mi118$68,437,522$425,725$579,979
95988Willows, CA 9598835.2 mi13$4,719,832$305,000$363,064

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in CHICO, CA 95973?

As of April 2026, there are 108 active listings in CHICO, CA (zip code 95973), compared to 80 the prior year.

What is the median home price in CHICO, CA 95973?

The median listing price in CHICO, CA 95973 is $599,000 as of April 2026, a 1.8% decrease from $610,000 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in CHICO, CA?

Homes in CHICO, CA 95973 spend an average of 48 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 44 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in CHICO, CA 95973?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, CHICO, CA 95973 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 28 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 48 days on market compared to 44 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in CHICO, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in CHICO, CA 95973 save an estimated $11,980 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $599,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.