---
listing_id: CRSN26159406
status: Active
price: 349500
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1271
sqft_lot: 5663
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1945
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1038 W 5th St"
city: Chico
state: CA
zip: 95928
county: "Butte County"
lat: 39.7223594
lng: -121.8472412
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Michael Fortino"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(530) 895-1545"
list_agent_license: 00596793
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-07-24
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Butte County | Chico | 95928 | 1038 W 5th St

1038 W 5th St, Chico, CA 95928

MLS: CRSN26159406 | Status: Active | Price: $349,500
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,271 5,663 1945

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRSN26159406
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathrooms Jack and Jill
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Other
Appliances Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Other, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer
Dining Room In Kitchen
Fireplace None
Flooring Laminate
Laundry In Laundry Room
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Evaporative Cooler, Window/Wall Unit
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Raised
Pool None
Style Bungalow

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Other, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Chico Unified
High School District Chico Unified
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Michael Fortino Jennifer Fortino
Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate
License #: 00596793 License #: 01755778
Phone: (530) 895-1545 Phone: –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Rosedale Elementary School public K-5 0.29 mi 4
Butte County Community School - Lead public K-12 0.80 mi N/A
Chico High School public 9-12 0.93 mi 7
Chico Junior High School public 6-8 0.96 mi 7
Citrus Avenue Elementary School public K-5 1.14 mi 6
Emma Wilson Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 8
Hooker Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.58 mi 8
Chapman Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 2
Neal Dow Elementary School public K-5 2.00 mi 8
Parkview Elementary School public K-5 2.27 mi 9
Butte County Rop School public 9-12 2.34 mi N/A
Bidwell Junior High School public 6-8 2.54 mi 6
Academy For Change public 6-12 2.61 mi N/A
Oakdale School public K-12 2.61 mi 1
Center For Alternative Learning public 6-12 2.61 mi 2
Fair View High (Continuation) School public 9-12 2.61 mi 1
Sierra View Elementary School public K-5 2.71 mi 7
Little Chico Creek Elementary School public K-5 2.74 mi 5
Mcmanus (John A.) Elementary School public K-5 2.74 mi 2
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School public 6-8 2.90 mi 8

Nearby Homes

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1131 Stewart Ave $419,000 4 2 1,108 Active
1465 W Lindo Ave $408,000 3 2 1,356 Active
1005 Windsor Way $395,000 3 2 1,186 PendingDoNotShow
1005 Windsor $395,000 3 2 1,186 PendingDoNotShow

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 24, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Michael Fortino, (530) 895-1545.